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 health, giving advice and support to the next generation of Sounders athletes and fans.

Make sure to check out the full series at SoundersFC.com! 

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 Sunday, when they head down to Portland to face the Timbers. Zak and Brad give a quick preview, and discuss their experiences participating in this storied rivalry. Tune-in Sunday, May 12th on Apple TV - Watch Free or FOX, and listen on 93.3 KJR FM for English radio and 1360 El Rey for the Spanish language call. 

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 extended prematch show full of player interviews and analysis. Kickoff is at 3:55pm PT, with coverage starting on Apple TV -- Watch Free, as well as FS1, at 3:45pm. Listen on 1360 El Rey for Spanish language coverage. 

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 weather. Zak and Brad preview both matches, and set their expectations for what a successful road trip looks like for the Rave Green.  Tune-in to both matches on Apple TV - MLS Season Pass, and listen on the radio on 950 KJR AM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish) at 4pm PT for the prematch show ahead of a 4:30pm PT kickoff. 

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't want to miss. 

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 Apple TV MLS Season Pass, and listen on 93.3 KJR FM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish); kickoff at 5:30pm PT. 

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)
His soccer idols growing up (7:55)
On learning from veteran star Stefan Frei (9:44)
History of the inaugural match in 2009 (13:47)
More on his background, and his three passports (16:39)
Mindset going into Saturday's matchup vs COL (17:40)

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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)

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. 

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!