Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

Join former Seattle Sounders midfielders Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans as the two offer their insights and analysis on the Sounders, drop weekly interviews with players, coaches and other personalities in the world of soccer and beyond.

Episodes

May 17, 2024 32 mins

In this first episode of Behind The Shield, presented by Regence BlueShield, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are joined by Stefan Frei to discuss finding balance with his health. Frei goes into his career, and how fully balanced health care has evolved for professional athletes. Then, Community Hero and Regence BlueShield Executive Medical Director Dr. Nicole Saint Clair joins the pod to continue the thread of fully balanced ...

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US Open heroics and an upcoming rivalry bout with the Portland Timbers headline this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast presented by Toyota. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani re-live the penalty shootout between your Sounders and USL side Louisville City, and Andrew Thomas solidifying himself in Sounders lore with his incredible PK saves and game-winning penalty goal.  The Rave Green return to MLS action this Sunda...

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May 3, 2024 19 mins

Zak and Brad are back and ready to recap what was a massive road win vs Philadelphia Union on Tuesday. The guys discuss the importance of the victory, especially heading into this next stretch of matches versus tough opponents, including Sunday's afternoon kickoff vs Los Angeles Galaxy. Zak and Brad give a quick preview, and examine the Rave Green's storied history with LA. Tune in Sunday at 3pm on 93.3 KJR FM for an exte...

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April 26, 2024 23 mins

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap a disappointing result vs Cascadia rival Vancouver Whitecaps, and break down what went wrong after the controversial Jackson Ragen red card. Then a quick turn of the page as the Sounders head first to DC on Saturday, then Philadelphia on Tuesday -- the "redo" of the previous match at Subaru Park that was abandoned due to w...

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April 19, 2024 36 mins

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, Zak and Brad are joined by VP of Sports Medicine Chris Cornish, and Team Orthopedic Surgeon Michael Morris to learn more about the medical, rehab, and recovery sectors of professional soccer. Cornish and Morris discuss their backgrounds, how they entered the Sounders fold, past injuries and players they've worked with, and more. A deep dive with two experts you won'...

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April 12, 2024 24 mins

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back, and on the heels of a massive 5-0 Sounders victory over CF Montreal. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the win, and highlight stellar performances from Raul Ruidiaz, Cody Baker and Albert Rusnak. Zak and Brad also preview the Rave Green's upcoming road match vs FC Dallas, and end the pod with some tarot to see what's in the cards for Sounders FC on Saturday.  Tune-in on App...

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March 15, 2024 20 mins

On this week's episode, Brad Evans is joined by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas to discuss his exciting start to the 2024 campaign. The full rundown:

How Andrew came to be a Sounder and his football journey (:59)
On his decision to leave Watford's academy and attend Stanford University (2:22)
Mental toughness of being a backup and breaking in to a winning squad (3:49)
His injury history and recovery (5:55)

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March 8, 2024 24 mins

Zak and Brad are back to recap the Sounders home opener, which ended in a 0-0 draw to Austin FC. Here's this episode's rundown:

-- SEA vs ATX recap (:54)
-- Can the Sounders offense get going? (3:58)
-- Steve's advice for wing players (6:56)
-- March 9 Philly preview (8:49)
-- Ozzie Alonso retires as a Sounder (11:40)
-- Sit-down with Ozzie (16:36)


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February 16, 2024 54 mins

On this episode, Zak and Brad discuss what it means to retire from professional soccer with special guest Kelyn Rowe. Kelyn recently announced his retirement after 12 years in Major League Soccer, and sat down with Steve Zakuani to look back at his impressive career, and all the lessons, advice, and mentors he's met along the way. As always, please listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

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December 15, 2023 42 mins

It's the final episode of the 2023 season for Side x Side, with extra special guest, the one and only Coach Schmetzer. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the season with the boss himself, as the Sounders head into the offseason and prepare for 2024.  Thanks for listening this year, and as always, please listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Happy Holidays, and Go Sounders! 

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December 7, 2023 19 mins

Steve Zakuani is back for another episode of Side x Side. The Flying Winger gives his thoughts on the Sounders' 1-nil playoff loss to LAFC before giving a quick preview of MLS Cup. Stay tuned for next week's mega-offseason episode, which should feature some big guests from the front office as well as tons of analysis from Zak and Brad. 

As always, listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

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December 1, 2023 26 mins

Side x Side's Brad Evans is back to recap a disappointing ending to an overall stellar season from your Seattle Sounders. Evans breaks down the heart-breaking 1-nil postseason loss to LAFC, and gives his thoughts on the remaining for teams set to square up in the conference finals. As always, listen / review / subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and Go Sounders. 

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November 17, 2023 41 mins

On this edition of Side x Side, Zak and Brad are joined by Taylor Graham to delve into the Sounders round one victory vs FC Dallas. The Rave Green gear up for a Semifinal matchup against SoCal rivals LAFC on November 26th at Lumen Field. Reserve your seat today at SoundersFC.com/tickets, and tune-in for the local call on 950 KJR AM for English / 1360 El Rey for Spanish and Apple TV - MLS Season Pass. 

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November 8, 2023 23 mins

After a tough 3-1 road loss to FC Dallas last week, the Sounders return to Lumen Field in a winner-take-all playoff elimination match on November 10th. Side x Side co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani breakdown what went wrong in Game 2 before turning the page to preview Friday night's matchup. For tickets, make sure to visit SoundersFc.com/tickets, and if you can't attend make sure to tune-in on Apple TV -- MLS Season P...

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November 2, 2023 29 mins

The Sounders are one win away from advancing to the Conference Semifinal after earning a hard-fought 2-nil victory vs FC Dallas this past Monday. Side x Side co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown the win, and laud individual performances from Stefan Frei (15th clean sheet on the season) and shutdown defending by Nouhou. Then, it's time to look ahead to Saturday, when the Sounders can advance with a win at Toyota Stad...

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October 27, 2023 26 mins

The Sounders are back where they belong -- in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. On this episode of Side x Side, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans quickly recap an exceptional Decision Day victory against St. Louis, then head straight to previewing the Rave Green's first round opponent, FC Dallas. 

Sounders FC take on FC Dallas for match one of a potential three-match series on Monday, October 30th at Lumen Field (kickoff 6p...

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October 13, 2023 31 mins

On this week's episode of Side x Side, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans do a full recap of October 7th's Cascadia matchup vs Vancouver Whitecaps, then look back at the season so far as the Sounders gear up for one last regular season match before the postseason.  It's a big one vs top of the table's St. Louis City, with playoff seeding on the line as the Sounders can finish anywhere from 2nd to 6th in the W...

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October 5, 2023 45 mins

A very special edition of the Side x Side podcast this week, with special guests Kwame and Chelsea from season 4 of the Netflix series "Love is Blind."  The quick hits:

Kwame's soccer journey and career (2:26)
Chelsea's soccer background (5:59)
Why they decided to sign up for Love Is Blind (7:24)
Casting process (9:50)
Reaction from friends and family (11:28)
More on being vulnerable...

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September 29, 2023 44 mins

Welcome to another episode of Side x Side, and this one's pretty special. Brad Evans, Michelle Ludtka, and Keely Dunning recorded the pod live from the Seattle Sounders official brand relaunch party at the Museum of Pop Culture. Some special guests:

Taylor Graham (:15)
Danny Jackson (13:27)
Paul Rothrock and Mike Fucito (21:08)
Jackson Felts (33:27) 

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September 22, 2023 22 mins

A quick episode of Side x Side as the Sounders hit the home stretch of the regular season. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the Sounders results at FC Dallas and Colorado Rapids, and breakdown the final four regular season matches for the Rave Green. 

As always, listen / review / and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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