Join former Seattle Sounders midfielders Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans as the two offer their insights and analysis on the Sounders, drop weekly interviews with players, coaches and other personalities in the world of soccer and beyond.
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&apos...
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 ...
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.
In this episode of Wingin' It with Zak and Brad, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans speak with a couple of former Sounders teammates. First, they catch up with David Estrada, currently playing for USL side New Mexico United. Current Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Andy Rose joins the pod before our hosts close it out with a little preview of Saturday's upcoming Sounders FC classic match.
Steve and Brad welcome a pair of Sounders legends who were instrumental to launching the MLS-era of Sounders FC. Forwards Nate Jaqua and Fredy Montero each stop by to talk about that special inaugural match in 2009, plus Nate tells us how he got into ultra marathoning and Fredy recounts some of his favorite moments in the Rave Green.
Former Sounders FC forward and Federal Way native Lamar Neagle kicks off this edition Winging It with Zak and Brad to talk post-retirement life and give more background on how his pro career developed. Our hosts are then joined by Kevin Wilhelm, CEO of Sustainable Business Consulting (and season ticket member #499) to discuss sustainability in pro sports. Brad and Steve close this Earth Week edition of the pod by giving the listeners a glimpse into college soccer in the US, their respective coll...
On the newest episode of Winging It, hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani catch up with Sounders FC forward Will Bruin and learn how he's staying fit while in quarantine. US Soccer legend and current Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas joins the pod to discuss his career as an athlete, MLS general manager and as a television personality. The hosts close it out answering your questions.
Sounders winger Jordan Morris checks in with Steve and Brad to talk about life in quarantine, his first call in for the USMNT, and facing Chad Marshall for the first time. Then former Dynamo and Bolton midfielder and current FOX broadcaster Stu Holden stops in to talk about his early years in MLS, his time in England and how he reinvented his career after injuries ended it early.
In another quarantine edition of "Winging It With Zak and Brad", they welcome former Seahawks (and current Bills) kicker Stephen Hauschka to the show to chat about how he's approaching this unorthodox offseason and his soccer background. And, friend of the show, rival to the club Darlington Nagbe calls in for a trip down memory lane with Steve and Brad.
In this week's episode of Winging It, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans check in with current Sounders FC defender Kelvin Leerdam, and later with former Sounders forward Kenny Cooper. Brad and Zak close the pod with questions from fans -- make sure to reach out on Twitter (@zakuani11 and @brad_evans3) throughout the week to get your questions answered!
Cristian Roldan joins the podcast to talk through these uncertain times, what he's doing to keep busy, and who on the team he would least want to be quarantined with. Then Brad and Steve answer a series of questions from the minds of inquiring Sounders FC fans.
On this week’s episode of Winging It With Zak and Brad, our hosts break down last Saturday’s home draw vs. Caleb Porter and Columbus Crew SC. Then it’s time to turn the page as the Sounders prep for the team’s first MLS road match of 2020 on Saturday in Houston. Steve and Brad are joined by former Dynamo attacking presence Brian Ching before closing out the pod by answering your questions.
On this episode, we assess the MLS season opener, what makes Jordan Morris so special and preview a much-changed Columbus Crew side. Plus, the two make a surprise phone call to Sounders legend Chad Marshall who tells us what he’s up to now, his MLS Cup memories and why he loves JMo.
In the season's 2nd episode, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans digest the Sounders' Concacaf Champions League exit, the club's shifting priority to Supporters' Shield and what’s up next with the Chicago Fire. Tv commentator Keith Costigan stops by to talk state of MLS and debate Supporters' Shield vs MLS Cup.
Steve Zakuani introduces the first episode of the 2020 season and announces the addition of Sounders FC brand ambassador Brad Evans as a co-host on the show. Zak and Brad recap Leg One of the Sounders' Round of 16 tilt with C.D. Olimpia in the Concacaf Champions League and Steve interviews Head Coach Brian Schmetzer during the team’s preseason trip to Long Beach, Calif.
The final pod of 2019 — Steve recaps the big win vs Toronto FC before Brian Schmetzer joins for an exclusive interview. Coach Schmetzer breaks down the tactics behind beating LAFC, the game plan ahead of MLS Cup, and shares more insights into his already illustrious career at the helm of the Seattle Sounders. Steve ends the pod with his thoughts on offseason priorities, and how Sounders FC should go all-out in Concacaf Champions League.
It's here! Steve Zakuani's full preview of MLS Cup. He's joined by former teammate and current Sounders FC broadcast analyst James Riley as well as majority owner Adrian Hanauer before giving his final Big 3 Things of the 2019 season. Listen to the full pod to hear his final prediction.
Steve Zakuani recaps the Western Conference Semifinals victory against RSL, then looks ahead to Tuesday's clash with LAFC for the right to play in the 2019 MLS Cup. Joining the show is Sounders' MLS Cup champion and current ESPN personality, Herculez Gomez.
Steve Zakuani recaps a thrilling Round 1 MLS Cup Playoffs victory for the Sounders and analyzes the good, the bad, and the ugly from Saturday's 4-3 win over FC Dallas. Steve breaks down the rest of the results around the league before turning the page to Wednesday's Western Conference Semifinal match vs. Real Salt Lake.
Steve Zakuani is back for a full playoff preview. Your favorite winger gives his reasons why FC Dallas is an ideal opponent for the Sounders, and why he believes they will advance following Saturday's Round 1 clash. He's then joined by a special guest: former Sounders captain Brad Evans. They discuss his career in Seattle and beyond before Zakuani shares his full playoff bracket and goes into his Big 3 Things.
Steve Zakuani returns for the final episode of the regular season. Steve breaks down the win at San Jose and why Jordan Morris has reached another level. He's joined by radio play-by-play stalwart Matt Johnson to discuss all things Decision Day: playoff seeding, the tough test vs. Minnesota United, and the return of former Sounders captain Ozzie Alonso to CenturyLink Field. Steve ends the podcast with his Big 3 Things as the Sounders prepare for both their final regular season match, and a ...
Steve recaps the past few matches (win vs RBNY, draw vs FC Dallas, loss vs DC) and discusses the playoff picture. He's joined by Keith Costigan as they reunite to analyze the Western Conference and Sounders' rivals, and Steve ends the pod with a preview of Sunday's match at San Jose and his "Big 3 Things."
Steve Zakuani quickly recaps the 3-2 home loss to Sporting Kansas City before turning the page to the opponent this week: New England. He's joined by his former college teammate and current Revolution striker Teal Bunbury for a quick interview, then jumps into his Big 3 Things and provides an extended preview for Saturday's matchup.
