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.
Welcome back to another episode of Side x Side. This week, hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a wild 2-2 draw in Leg 1 of the CCL Final between Sounders FC and Pumas. They break down all the action and give their takes on the goals and late-game heroics (and scuffles). Leg 2 of the final kicks off from Lumen Field at 7:00pm on May 4th.
On this episode of Side x Side, hosts Steve Zakuani (back from across the pond) and Brad Evans recap both CCL and MLS action. They discuss the upcoming CCL final, with the first leg set to kickoff from Mexico City at 7:36 PT -- and the next MLS matchup in San Jose on Saturday. As always, the pod closes with a quick game of over/under and predictions for the next Sounders FC fixture.
After a week hiatus, the Sounders FC Side x Side podcast is back with Brad Evans and guest-host Pete Fewing. Sounders FC assistant coach Andy Rose joins the pod to discuss all things CCL, his transition from player to coach, and his assessment of the current squad. Brad and Coach Fewing close out the episode answering some of your questions from Twitter... including a storytelling sesh on locker room pranks. Thanks as always for listening, and continue to download, subscribe, and review.
Side x Side is back with tons to discuss, number one on the list being CONCACAF Champions League action and the Sounders upcoming semifinal matchup vs New York City FC. Sounders FC Senior VP of Soccer & Sporting Director Craig Waibel joins the pod to talk all things CCL, preview the April 6th Leg 1 matchup (at Lumen Field), and give more updates on all things Rave Green. Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans close things out with a preview of Saturday's road match vs Minnesota United and play a ...
It's a lovefest on the podcast this week, as the Sounders come off a tough 1-1 result on the road vs Austin FC. Lots of great performances to breakdown, including Stefan Cleveland's heroics in goal and Will Bruin scoring his 75th career regular season MLS goal. In honor of the achievement, our hosts play a Will Bruin-inspired game of Over/Under before giving quick predictions for Thursday night's USA vs Mexico World Cup qualifier.
A big week for the Sounders after advancing to the semi-final round of CONCACAF Champion's League. Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the huge result before looking ahead to Sunday's match vs Austin FC. As always, download, review, and subscribe.
One of our favorite episodes every season is finally here: head coach Brian Schmetzer joins the podcast to discuss this year's Sounders squad, and answer some of your questions curated from Twitter. The pod wraps up with a quick round of Over/Under LA Galaxy trivia edition, and Zakuani (once again) impresses with his photographic memory.
Side x Side co hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a tough opening week loss to Nashville SC -- but lots to look forward to. The Rave Green have a big match this weekend vs Real Salt Lake, the team that eliminated them for the 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs. Our hosts discuss the Sounders' history in Utah, a notoriously tough place to play, before being joined by special guest Alex Roldan. Pod closes out with quick predictions and a weekly round of Over/Under.
Side x Side returns with guest host and Sounders FC play-by-play man, Keith Costigan, to preview the team's season opener vs Nashville. They discuss possible positions for a loaded attack, talk Nashville's move to the West, and give some season predictions. The pod closes with a quick game of Over/Under. Thanks for tuning in!
Welcome back to Side x Side with Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. The Sounders are back on the pitch after last night's 0-0 CCL draw to Honduras side Montagua, and with just over two weeks to go before the MLS opener, your hosts have a lot to recap / review. From offseason signings and breaking down the current squad, to their thoughts on the new training facility coming in 2024, Zak and Brad have you covered.
An unfortunately early "season recap" episode - Side x Side co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back to summarize a Sounders season that may have ended in heartbreak, but had a lot of positives to carry over into 2022. We'll be taking a quick offseason break, but will be back ahead of preseason, CONCACAF Champions League, and the kick-off to the 2022 MLS season. Thanks for tuning in.
Welcome back to another episode of Side x Side with Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. This week, Zak and Brad preview the Sounders' upcoming Round 1 matchup vs Real Salt Lake before being joined by the man leading the charge, head coach Brian Schmetzer. Coach Schmetzer stays on to answer some of your questions - covering everything from where Jess Fishlock would play if she were on the Sounders to his favorite Taylor Swift bop. As always, we close out the pod with a quick game of Over/Under pre...
On this episode of Side x Side, Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans answer your questions on all things Sounders FC. Lots of fans reached out this week, and our hosts have tons of insight to share. The pod ends with a quick, Cascadia-Cup themed round of Over/Under, and make sure to tune into Fox 13+ this Sunday as Sounders FC visit Vancouver Whitecaps in a match that will decide playoff positioning as well as the 2021 Cascadia Cup winner. As always, review, like, and subscribe.
Welcome to a special episode of Side x Side with former Sounders forward Lamar Neagle. This week, he's joined by King County Elections Communications Officer, Halei Watkins, to discuss not only the importance of voting, but also the education and outreach programs run and supported by KCE. Learn more about voting in Washington State as well as current reforms happening meant to ensure a fair election process.
A lot to recap on today's episode of Side x Side with Zak and Brad, starting (of course) with the Tim Melia / Cristian Roldan incident from the weekend. Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down what they saw on the play, and their thoughts on the post-game reaction from MLS. Our hosts briefly recap the loss at LAFC, then answer some fan questions regarding the return of Jordan Morris, Nico Lodeiro and Raul Ruidiaz. Then, a quick game of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino and our pl...
A busy week for Sounders FC means a jam-packed episode of Side x Side with your hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans. First, a disappointing result at Houston Dynamo, but followed-up by a strong performance and eventual 1-1 draw at Colorado Rapids on Wednesday. Zak and Brad recap both matches, and assess where the Sounders stand ahead of the playoffs. Then, it's time to preview Sporting KC, who the Sounders are set to host at Lumen Field this Saturday at 12:30pm. Our hosts also discuss rumors...
Welcome back to another episode of Side x Side with Zak and Brad. Some good results to recap, including two consecutive home victories against tough Western Conference foes. Former Sounder and broadcast-regular James Riley joins the podcast as we take a step back to discuss the recent news surrounding the NWSL and former head coach Paul Riley. Host Steve Zakuani closes this week's pod with a quick preview of the Rave Green's upcoming match against the Houston Dynamo - thanks for tuning...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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....
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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).
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)
