Welcome back to another edition of the Sounders FC Side x Side podcast with hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. A lot of big wins to recap, including victories against top-of-the-west foes Sporting Kansas City and Colorado Rapids. Our guest this week is a Comeback Player of the Year candidate who has scored some beauties for the Sounders this season... Jimmy Medranda. He discusses his MLS journey and reveals his personal favorite career goal. Then, the guys play their weekly round of Over/Under ...
Oct 07, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 24
It's time to debrief Leagues Cup final - Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the September 22nd Sounders FC hard-fought loss to Mexican side Club Leon, and discuss the MLS - Liga MX announcement of a new tournament kicking off in 2023. Hear from MLS commissioner Don Garber and Liga MX President Mikel Arriola, as they joined Keith Costigan and Kasey Keller in Las Vegas. Stay tuned as Zak and Brad preview Sunday's matchup vs Sporting Kansas City, and play a quick game of Over/Under p...
Sep 25, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Side x Side with Zak and Brad is back with very special guest and franchise legend Ozzie Alonso. But first, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans preview Saturday's matchup vs Minnesota, how to best integrate players returning from injury, and discuss this season's home form vs away form. Ozzie joins the pod at 15:14 as the veteran midfielder catches up with two of his former teammates. Zak and Brad play a quick round of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino, then answer some fan q...
Sep 09, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 21
The Sounders FC Side x Side podcast is back - and recording in person! Big thanks to Portage Bay Cafe for hosting your hosts, Steve Zakuani, Brad Evans, and co-host / producer Keely Dunning. This week, Zak and Brad recap the disappointing 2-0 loss to Portland Timbers, and discuss the full PNW soccer experience - big shoutout and congratulations to OL Reign for their win over the Portland Thorns. The pod closes out with another round of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino and a quick loo...
Sep 02, 2021•34 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Steve Zakuani is joined by guest host Keith Costigan on this week's episode of Side x Side. They recap the Sounders big 9-point road swing before looking ahead to the Pacific Northwest's big soccer celebration on August 29th. OL Reign take on the Portland Thorns at 4pm, followed by Seattle Sounders hosting their rival Portland Timbers. The pod wraps up with a quick game of Over/Under, presented by Emerald Queen Casino.
Aug 26, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Lots of good results to recap on the Side x Side podcast this week, including Wednesday night's 1-0 road win vs FC Dallas and of course last Sunday's 6-2 demolition of the Portland Timbers. This week's guest is none other than former NFL kicker Steven Hauschka, who discusses the differences between kicking a soccer ball and a football, what post-career life has been like for him, and whether he'd time travel or meet aliens if he had the chance. The important stuff, as always....
Aug 19, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 18
The Side x Side podcast is back with your favorite co-hosts and former Sounders, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. A lot to catch up on - first and foremost, Zak and Brad discuss the departures of Djimi Traore and Gonzalo Pineda, who move on to exciting new opportunities. Then, a mini-preview ahead of this weekend's bout vs Portland Timbers before special guest and super star Jess Fishlock joins the pod. The OL Reign star and Wales legend discusses her club season, the onus put on women in spor...
Aug 13, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 17
This week, the Side x Side Podcast crew discusses an important topic and one that too often flies under the radar: What do professional athletes go through after they retire? Joining hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani are two former Sounders and pro soccer retirees Kenny Cooper and James Riley, and they offer their insight and personal experiences of what they went through once they decided to hang up the cleats. A really special episode y'all don't want to miss.
Jul 15, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 16
On this week's episode on the Side x Side podcast, with special guest Kelyn Rowe: Recapping 2-0 win vs Houston Dynamo (1:04) Sounders break MLS record for best start to a season (2:22) Secrets to the Rave Green's success (7:01) Brad and Steve play a game of "Guess Who" (17:01) Kelyn Rowe joins the pod and discusses scoring his first goal as a Sounder (20:51) Rowe on his post-MLS career starting up his own wine bar (28:30) Euro Final predictions (37:17) Copa America thoughts a...
Jul 08, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back this week for another episode of Side x Side, where the former Sounders breakdown a tough point vs Vancouver at the weekend and rank where Ruidiaz is in the Pantheon of MLS strikers. With a 4th of July matchup with the Rapids in Colorado looming, they welcome in Rapids and USMNT legend Marcelo Balboa to preview the matchup, who Sounders fans should keep an eye on, and tells us why he's so excited about this group of USMNT players.
Jul 01, 2021•48 min
Lamar Neagle is back with another episode of Side x Side: Community Spotlight. With June being PRIDE month, the former Sounder attacker welcomes founder of The Intentionalist Laura Clise on to tell you how to spend like it matters in our LGBTQ+ community. BJ Kuntz, the Assistant Director of the WIAA, also stops by to share how they are creating a safe and inclusive environment for our youth to participate in sports across the state of Washington.
Jun 24, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Side x Side is back after a one-week hiatus with plenty of Sounders FC news to catch up on. This week's guest host is none other than your favorite play-by-play guru Keith Costigan, and he joins Steve Zakuani and Keely Dunning to preview discuss the first leg of the season (1:36), breakdown the various forward pairings at Schemtzer's disposal (10:00), preview Saturday's match at LA Galaxy (13:09), and give their hot takes on the MLS season so far (28:36).
Jun 17, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 12
This week on the Side x Side Podcast: -- Recap of 0-0 draw vs Austin FC (1:10) -- Starting Fredy Montero vs Starting Will Bruin (4:28) -- What we learned about Austin FC (9:09) -- Takeaways from Sounders season so far (12:30) -- Importance of coaching with injuries to stars (13:49) -- Another fun round of Sounders Over/Under (20:25) -- Some info on Brad Evans' new project Contrib (24:36)
Jun 03, 2021•27 min
It's officially the 100th episode celebration of the podcast, and what better way to send it than by showcasing the OG host and first ever Sounders FC draft pick, Steve Zakuani. Brad Evans, Keely Dunning and more Front Office Fairy Godparents surprise Steve with a few guests from his past and present - first, his former roommate and teammate Patrick Ianni, then his former college coach and current Columbus Crew head coach Caleb Porter, and finally current Sounders front office guru and form...
May 27, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The Sounders are lighting up the pitch and hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans along with Keely Dunning have lots of thoughts following a big win vs LAFC (1:37). They then discuss the versatility of this current Sounders roster (5:12) and why it's been such a big part of the squad's success so far. On the flip side, is this the last year in LAFC's championship window with their current team (7:47)? Then, time to turn the page with a preview of Atlanta United and a comparison betwee...
May 20, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 9
It's Episode 98 of Side x Side and who better to have on the pod than the Man, the Myth, the Legend: Chad Marshall. Before the former Sounders FC defender could figure out how to click on his Zoom link, our hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans discuss the record-tying start of Seattle's season (1:37). Then, two games to recap: first Sunday's big win at Portland Timbers (2:15 - 7:20) and Wednesday night's even crazier road win at San Jose (7:26 - 17:05). Chad Marshall joins 2021...
May 13, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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...
May 06, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 Fie...
Apr 29, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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).
Apr 26, 2021•35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 ...
Apr 22, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 ...
Apr 15, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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 predict...
Apr 08, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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...
Apr 01, 2021•51 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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.
Dec 10, 2020•48 min•Season 3Ep. 34
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.
Dec 04, 2020•41 min•Season 3Ep. 33
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.
Nov 19, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This week, Brad and Steve welcome in guest-host Kasey Keller to talk through the Sounders last 6 games, what to expect for Decision Day, and how they are built for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. Then, the chat with the USMNT legend about his time abroad, who starstruck him the most, and a pitch invasion or three at Millwall.
Nov 06, 2020•56 min•Season 3Ep. 31
This week, Zak and Brad breakdown the late heroics from Will Bruin to keep the Sounders atop at tight Western Conference before talking about what needs to happen for Seattle to stay there. Then, defender Shane O'Neill drops in to talk about his journey to Seattle and why he's grown so much as a player this year.
Oct 24, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 30
This week, Brad and Steve break down the loss to LAFC at the weekend, and preview the Jekyll and Hyde San Jose Earthquakes ahead. Then VP of Soccer and Sporting Director Chris Henderson drops in to chat about the state of the team, where he's looking to add next, and what brought Roman Torres and Brad Smith back to Seattle.
Oct 14, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 29
Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap another Sounders victory and why this one really showed the signs of a good team. They also discuss if this is the deepest Sounders team in history, why reseeding the playoffs makes the most sense, and how they see things unfolding at LAFC this weekend.
Oct 08, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 28
