Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

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! 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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 Pass. Local English radio tune-in on 93.3 KJR FM for English, 1360 El Rey for Spanish, and the match will also be available nationally on SiriusXM FC Ch. 157. 

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 Stadium in Frisco, TX. 

Tune in on the Sounders app + iHeart radio to hear Danny Jackson and Brad Evans on the call, 1360 El Rey for Spanish radio, and Apple TV -- MLS Season Pass to view the match. 

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 6pm PT). For tickets, visit SoundersFC.com/tickets. 

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 Western Conference. 

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

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 in the pods / in front of cameras (23:03)
Transition from the pods to TV to real life (24:57)
What other reality shows the crew would sign on for (38:46)