Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

It's Rivalry Week in the Pacific Northwest as Sounders FC visit Portland Timbers on Sunday afternoon. Side x Side hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans first recap what they say was an "easy win" vs LA Galaxy (1:03). They discuss the back line rotation (3:50) as well as Nicolas Lodeiro's first minutes of the season (4:33). Keely Dunning judges our hosts on their weekly Man of the Match picks (6:53) before The Black Tones (Eva and Cedric Walker) make their guest appearance on the pod (10:17). The Seattle-local punk rock band hit on a bunch of topics, including the Jimi Hendrix kit and his influence on their journeys as musicians (11:02), what their walk-out music would be if they suited up for the Rave Green (16:54) and just the synergy and similarities between music and sports (22:55). Our hosts wrap up this week's podcast by previewing Sunday's match vs Portland (33:24) and give some predictions in another game of Over/Under (38:56) before ending with a quick fan Q&A (42:26). 

This episode of Side x Side features not one, but two Brads. Sounders FC wingback Brad Smith is this week's guest, but before he joins the pod our hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a solid 1-1 road result vs LAFC (1:37). They breakdown the first LAFC goal in detail (3:35) and go into the specifics of set piece defending before debating their "Man of the Match." (8:52). Then it's time to turn the page as the Rave Green preps to face Chicharito and LA Galaxy at Lumen Field this coming Sunday (11:26). Brad, Steve, and Keely segue into their guest interview by naming some of their favorite bald celebrities (19:15) before Brad Smith joins the party (22:18) to talk about his haircut and more importantly what he's seen on the field so far for your Seattle Sounders. 

This is Side x Side Community Spotlight, a special edition of the podcast that is the crossroads between soccer and community and features former Sounders FC midfielder and Puget Sound native Lamar Neagle connecting with individuals and organizations that are creating positive change in our communities.  Joining Lamar on this first edition is Meredith Lohr (Executive Director of EarthGen) and Samuel Perlin (Executive Director of America Scores Seattle).  

The Side x Side podcast is back for another episode, this time with a Sounders FC win to recap. Hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans discuss how the new-look backline fared vs Minnesota (1:52) and the adjustments made between the first half and 4-goal second half explosion (3:35). Brad and Zak debate their "Man of the Match" picks (7:29) before breaking down the unsung heroics of Cristian Roldan (9:48). Then, it's on to LAFC (13:47), who the Rave Green are set to face on April 24th at 3 pm PT. They discuss whether or not they think Yeimar will start vs the Black and Gold (18:52) and provide more insight into locker room dynamics before answering your questions (24:57). 

With the opening match of the season just on the horizon, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are joined by Sounders FC play-by-play man Keith Costigan. Keith gives his debrief of the Sounders offseason (1:48) and scouts some of the younger guys on the roster (3:57). The guys (and girl) break down Friday's opponent Minnesota United (9:50), including Loons No. 10 Emanuel Reynoso. Keely Dunning asks the hosts to give their Sounders end-of-season superlative predictions (14:01) before wrapping the podcast up with a little game of "Two Truths and a Lie" (34:08). 

This week, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the first part of the schedule and how they see the first few games shaping up for Sounders FC (1:38), including April 16th's match vs Minnesota United (4:37). Head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the pod (13:31) and gives his two cents on how the 2020 season ended (19:18) as well as his views on how to coach younger, less experienced players (25:04). We wrap up this week's episode with your questions (42:33) and some quirky season predictions (52:41). 

Your two favorite former Sounders are back on the revamped "Side x Side" Sounders FC podcast! On this episode, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the Rave Green's 2020 MLS Cup loss at the hands... or feet... of Columbus Crew (2:31). Then, they're joined by new Sporting Director and Senior Vice President of Soccer Operations Craig Waibel to discuss his recent hiring and plans for the squad in 2021 and beyond (13:43). Brad and Zak wrap up the pod by answering your questions (31:11) and make some Sounders-centric over/under predictions (43:50). 

Winging It is back ahead of MLS Cup, with guest host Chad Marshall filling in for Steve Zakuani. Brad Evans catches up with his former Sounders AND Columbus Crew teammate, touching on the centerback's careers with both teams. Also, a big shout out to "Air Marshall" for cracking MLS's list of the top 25 greatest players. Sounders forward Will Bruin joins the pod to help preview Saturday's Cup Final, and give a few updates on the team side. 

On this week's episode, Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan joins Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani to help preview on the squad's upcoming western conference clash vs Minnesota United. The hosts rewind back to Tuesday's big semifinal win against FC Dallas, and give their takes on what to watch for at Lumen Field in the conference final. 

On this edition of Winging It, hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani delve into a full preview of the Sounders first round playoff matchup against rival LAFC. Continuing on that theme, this week's guest is none other than LAFC assistant coach (and former Sounders FC assistant) Ante Razov to discuss the Black and Gold's up-and-down 2020 campaign. Last - and certainly not least - our hosts hand out end-of-season awards across MLS.