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&apos;s pod with a quick preview of the Rave Green&apos;s upcoming match against the Houston Dynamo - thanks for tuning in!

Winging it with Zakuani

Episode 115

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 presented by Emerald Queen Casino before closing out another week on the pod. 

Episode 114

It&apos;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&apos;s matchup vs Sporting Kansas City, and play a quick game of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino. 

Episode 113

Side x Side is back with a special two-guest episode. Hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a successful Leagues Cup semifinal, and answer some Las Vegas-themed questions from fans. Sounders forward Will Bruin joins the pod to discuss his role on the squad, Supporter&apos;s Shield, and balancing winning Leagues Cup with ensuring a strong end of season heading into the playoffs. Then, we introduce the second special guest to the podcast, former Sounder from the USL days, Craig Tomlinson. He touches on his relationship with Brian Schmetzer, his journey from Jamaica to the United States, and joins the hosts in a quick game of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino. 

Episode 112

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&apos;s matchup vs Minnesota, how to best integrate players returning from injury, and discuss this season&apos;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 questions before closing it out until next week. 

Episode 111

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 look ahead at the rest of the season. 

Episode 110

Steve Zakuani is joined by guest host Keith Costigan on this week&apos;s episode of Side x Side. They recap the Sounders big 9-point road swing before looking ahead to the Pacific Northwest&apos;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. 

Episode 109

Lots of good results to recap on the Side x Side podcast this week, including Wednesday night&apos;s 1-0 road win vs FC Dallas and of course last Sunday&apos;s 6-2 demolition of the Portland Timbers. This week&apos;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&apos;d time travel or meet aliens if he had the chance. The important stuff, as always. Thanks for tuning in!

Episode 108

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&apos;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 sports to be "more" than just an athlete, and much more. Finally, we play a little game of Over/Under presented by Emerald Queen Casino and answer some of your questions. Thanks for tuning in! 

Episode 107

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&apos;all don&apos;t want to miss. 

Episode 105

On this week&apos;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&apos;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 and predictions (41:46)

Episode 104

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&apos;s so excited about this group of USMNT players.

Episode 103

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: Community Spotlight

Side x Side is back after a one-week hiatus with plenty of Sounders FC news to catch up on. This week&apos;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&apos;s disposal (10:00), preview Saturday&apos;s match at LA Galaxy (13:09), and give their hot takes on the MLS season so far (28:36). 

Episode 102

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&apos; new project Contrib (24:36)

Episode 101

Join former Seattle Sounders midfielder and #1 overall pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft Steve Zakuani for "Winging It with Zakuani", the Sounders' new podcast dropping weekly interviews with players, coaches and other personalities in the world of soccer.