Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

On this episode of Side x Side, hosts Steve Zakuani (back from across the pond) and Brad Evans recap both CCL and MLS action. They discuss the upcoming CCL final, with the first leg set to kickoff from Mexico City at 7:36 PT -- and the next MLS matchup in San Jose on Saturday. As always, the pod closes with a quick game of over/under and predictions for the next Sounders FC fixture. 

After a week hiatus, the Sounders FC Side x Side podcast is back with Brad Evans and guest-host Pete Fewing. Sounders FC assistant coach Andy Rose joins the pod to discuss all things CCL, his transition from player to coach, and his assessment of the current squad. Brad and Coach Fewing close out the episode answering some of your questions from Twitter... including a storytelling sesh on locker r...

Side x Side is back with tons to discuss, number one on the list being CONCACAF Champions League action and the Sounders upcoming semifinal matchup vs New York City FC. Sounders FC Senior VP of Soccer & Sporting Director Craig Waibel joins the pod to talk all things CCL, preview the April 6th Leg 1 matchup (at Lumen Field), and give more updates on all things Rave Green. Steve Zakuani and Brad...

It's a lovefest on the podcast this week, as the Sounders come off a tough 1-1 result on the road vs Austin FC. Lots of great performances to breakdown, including Stefan Cleveland's heroics in goal and Will Bruin scoring his 75th career regular season MLS goal. In honor of the achievement, our hosts play a Will Bruin-inspired game of Over/Under before giving quick predictions for Thursda...

A big week for the Sounders after advancing to the semi-final round of CONCACAF Champion's League. Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the huge result before looking ahead to Sunday's match vs Austin FC. As always, download, review, and subscribe. 

One of our favorite episodes every season is finally here: head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the podcast to discuss this year's Sounders squad, and answer some of your questions curated from Twitter. The pod wraps up with a quick round of Over/Under LA Galaxy trivia edition, and Zakuani (once again) impresses with his photographic memory. 

Side x Side co hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a tough opening week loss to Nashville SC -- but lots to look forward to. The Rave Green have a big match this weekend vs Real Salt Lake,  the team that eliminated them for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Our hosts discuss the Sounders' history in Utah, a notoriously tough place to play, before being joined by special guest Alex Roldan. Pod c...

Side x Side returns with guest host and Sounders FC play-by-play man, Keith Costigan, to preview the team's season opener vs Nashville. They discuss possible positions for a loaded attack, talk Nashville's move to the West, and give some season predictions. The pod closes with a quick game of Over/Under. Thanks for tuning in! 

Welcome back to Side x Side with Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. The Sounders are back on the pitch after last night's 0-0 CCL draw to Honduras side Montagua, and with just over two weeks to go before the MLS opener, your hosts have a lot to recap / review. From offseason signings and breaking down the current squad, to their thoughts on the new training facility coming in 2024, Zak and Brad ha...

An unfortunately early "season recap" episode - Side x Side co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back to summarize a Sounders season that may have ended in heartbreak, but had a lot of positives to carry over into 2022.  We'll be taking a quick offseason break, but will be back ahead of preseason, CONCACAF Champions League, and the kick-off to the 2022 MLS season. Thanks for tu...

Welcome back to another episode of Side x Side with Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. This week, Zak and Brad preview the Sounders' upcoming Round 1 matchup vs Real Salt Lake before being joined by the man leading the charge, head coach Brian Schmetzer. Coach Schmetzer stays on to answer some of your questions - covering everything from where Jess Fishlock would play if she were on the Sounders t...

On this episode of Side x Side, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans answer your questions on all things Sounders FC. Lots of fans reached out this week, and our hosts have tons of insight to share.  The pod ends with a quick, Cascadia-Cup themed round of Over/Under, and make sure to tune into Fox 13+ this Sunday as Sounders FC visit Vancouver Whitecaps in a match that will decide playoff positioning as w...

Welcome to a special episode of Side x Side with former Sounders forward Lamar Neagle. This week, he's joined by King County Elections Communications Officer, Halei Watkins, to discuss not only the importance of voting, but also the education and outreach programs run and supported  by KCE. Learn more about voting in Washington State as well as current reforms happening meant to ensure a fair...

A lot to recap on today's episode of Side x Side with Zak and Brad, starting (of course) with the Tim Melia / Cristian Roldan incident from the weekend. Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down what they saw on the play, and their thoughts on the post-game reaction from MLS. Our hosts briefly recap the loss at LAFC, then answer some fan questions regarding the return of Jordan Morris, Nico Lod...

A busy week for Sounders FC means a jam-packed episode of Side x Side with your hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. First, a disappointing result at Houston Dynamo, but followed-up by a strong performance and eventual 1-1 draw at Colorado Rapids on Wednesday. Zak and Brad recap both matches, and assess where the Sounders stand ahead of the playoffs. Then, it's time to preview Sporting KC, who...

Welcome back to another episode of Side x Side with Zak and Brad. Some good results to recap, including two consecutive home victories against tough Western Conference foes. Former Sounder and broadcast-regular James Riley joins the podcast as we take a step back to discuss the recent news surrounding the NWSL and former head coach Paul Riley.  Host Steve Zakuani closes this week's pod with a...

Welcome back to another edition of the Sounders FC Side x Side podcast with hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. A lot of big wins to recap, including victories against top-of-the-west foes Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids.  Our guest this week is a Comeback Player of the Year candidate who has scored some beauties for the Sounders this season... Jimmy Medranda. He discusses his MLS journey...

It's time to debrief Leagues Cup final - Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the September 22nd Sounders FC hard-fought loss to Mexican side Club Leon, and discuss the MLS - Liga MX announcement of a new tournament kicking off in 2023. Hear from MLS commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX President Mikel Arriola, as they joined Keith Costigan and Kasey Keller in Las Vegas. Stay tuned as Zak a...

Side x Side with Zak and Brad is back with very special guest and franchise legend Ozzie Alonso. But first, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans preview Saturday's matchup vs Minnesota, how to best integrate players returning from injury, and discuss this season's home form vs away form. Ozzie joins the pod at 15:14 as the veteran midfielder catches up with two of his former teammates. Zak...

The Sounders FC Side x Side podcast is back - and recording in person! Big thanks to Portage Bay Cafe for hosting your hosts, Steve Zakuani, Brad Evans, and co-host / producer Keely Dunning. This week, Zak and Brad recap the disappointing 2-0 loss to Portland Timbers, and discuss the full PNW soccer experience - big shoutout and congratulations to OL Reign for their win over the Portland Thorns. T...

Steve Zakuani is joined by guest host Keith Costigan on this week's episode of Side x Side. They recap the Sounders big 9-point road swing before looking ahead to the Pacific Northwest's big soccer celebration on August 29th. OL Reign take on the Portland Thorns at 4pm, followed by Seattle Sounders hosting their rival Portland Timbers. The pod wraps up with a quick game of Over/Under, pr...

Lots of good results to recap on the Side x Side podcast this week, including Wednesday night's 1-0 road win vs FC Dallas and of course last Sunday's 6-2 demolition of the Portland Timbers. This week's guest is none other than former NFL kicker Steven Hauschka, who discusses the differences between kicking a soccer ball and a football, what post-career life has been like for him, an...

The Side x Side podcast is back with your favorite co-hosts and former Sounders, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. A lot to catch up on - first and foremost, Zak and Brad discuss the departures of Djimi Traore and Gonzalo Pineda, who move on to exciting new opportunities.  Then, a mini-preview ahead of this weekend's bout vs Portland Timbers before special guest and super star Jess Fishlock joins...

This week, the Side x Side Podcast crew discusses an important topic and one that too often flies under the radar: What do professional athletes go through after they retire? Joining hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are two former Sounders and pro soccer retirees Kenny Cooper and James Riley, and they offer their insight and personal experiences of what they went through once they decided to han...

On this week's episode on the Side x Side podcast, with special guest Kelyn Rowe: Recapping 2-0 win vs Houston Dynamo (1:04) Sounders break MLS record for best start to a season (2:22) Secrets to the Rave Green's success (7:01) Brad and Steve play a game of "Guess Who" (17:01) Kelyn Rowe joins the pod and discusses scoring his first goal as a Sounder (20:51) Rowe on his post-ML...