Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

Host Steve Zakuani recaps Seattle's 2-1 loss to Chicago Fire in the MLS Is Back Tournament. He's then joined by the Rave Green's lone goal-scorer, Handwalla Bwana, to break down the match even more and discuss Bwana's battle for minutes. Steve ends this week's podcast with his thoughts on how the Sounders have played thus far, and what they need to do to advance in the tourney. 

Your hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are back just in time as MLS returns to live matches on July 8. Sounders FC assistant coach Gonzalo Pineda joins the pod from Orlando to give an update on the team's fitness before the Sounders kick off against San Jose Earthquakes on July 10. Speaking of San Jose - Brad and Steve speak with forward and SJ veteran Chris Wondolowski ahead of Friday's match. Our hosts close the episode with a quick preview and some predictions for the Sounders' opening match of the tournament. 

On this episode, Sounders midfielder and Swedish international Gustav Svennson talks about the upcoming MLS is Back tournament, where the team is fitness-wise, and if he'll be missing his normal roommate on the road, Stefan Frei.  Then Steve and Brad breakdown the club position by position to get you set for Orlando.

Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back with another episode of "Winging It" and there is plenty to discuss with MLS poised to make its return in July. Special guests this week include Jess Fishlock, midfielder for the Seattle Reign and Adam Owen, High Performance Director & Technical Advisor for Sounders FC. 

This week on Winging It With Zak and Brad, Sounders right back Kelvin Leerdam joins the guys to talk about the upcoming MLS is Back tournament, why Holland has never won the World Cup and just how close USA is to being a world football power.  Steve and Brad offer their thoughts on Group B and talk the career of Harry Shipp.

With the announcement of MLS returning to play in an Orlando tournament, winger Jordan Morris and Sounders TV voice Keith Costigan join the show to break it all down.  They talk on how are the boys feeling, the approach to the tournament, and how the viewing experience will come across.

On this week's episode, Steve and Brad start the show by addressing the issues of race in America, the power of protest and next steps toward making a real change.  Then, the 5th all-time leading goal scorer in MLS and current Rapids striker Kei Kamara joins the show to share his perspective, returning to play, and whether or not he gets enough credit for his MLS career.  And lastly, Sounders FC midfielder and a Players Union Rep Harry Shipp drops in to talk about the process to getting back to playing again and how itchy the guys are to get back to real action.

This week, head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the team's return to the training pitch, his favorite moments as a Sounder, and how his coaches help make him so successful.  Then, former Sounders goalkeeper and local product Ben Dragavon stops by to chat about working with Kasey Keller, Hope Solo and the prestigious Northwest goalkeeping fraternity.

Sounders FC and USMNT midfielder Cristian Roldan joins Zak and Brad to talk about the first steps back on the practice pitch and staying fit. Then as Seattle and Portland celebrate their long-standing rivalry this week, former Timbers Jack Jewsbury and Ryan Pore stop by to take a trip down memory lane of the best derby in MLS.

On this week's podcast, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are first joined by Sounders FC midfielder and player rep Harry Shipp as he gives more insight into the state of the team and how players are coming together to discuss return-to-play options. Then, Club Director of Goalkeeping Tommy Dutra makes an appearance - definitely worth a listen.