Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak

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Episode 103 Jul 01, 2021

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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.

Side x Side: Community Spotlight Jun 24, 2021

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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.

Episode 102 Jun 17, 2021

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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).

Episode 101 Jun 03, 2021

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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)

Episode 100 May 27, 2021

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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 former Sounders defender Taylor Graham. From all of us in Rave Green nation: a big thank you to our favorite flying winger.

Episode 99 May 20, 2021

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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 between ATL and SEA as "model" expansion franchises (10:44). And, speaking of expansion franchises, Steve asks the million dollar question: are the Sounders still the bright, shiny franchise in MLS (20:23). Sounders defender Shane O'Neill joins the pod (21:59) and discusses the fast start (23:31), playing in a 3-CB system (26:26), how his time playing for Orlando has prepared him to play in a 3-5-2 (31:09) and finally whether he remains an eligible bachelor in Seattle (33:55). Our hosts close the pod with quick predictions vs ATL (35:07) and another round of Over/Under (36:39).

Episode 98 May 13, 2021

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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 and the podcast Zoom call (17:11) and touches on his thoughts on playing in a 3-5-2 (21:14), why he rates Cristian Roldan as one of the top midfielders in MLS (25:57), his experience on the USMNT (32:45) and finally gives his prediction for the Rave Green's upcoming match vs LAFC (42:58).

Episode 97 May 06, 2021

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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 pod (10:17). The Seattle-local punk rock band hit on a bunch of topics, including the Jimi Hendrix kit and his influence on their journeys as musicians (11:02), what their walk-out music would be if they suited up for the Rave Green (16:54) and just the synergy and similarities between music and sports (22:55). Our hosts wrap up this week's podcast by previewing Sunday's match vs Portland (33:24) and give some predictions in another game of Over/Under (38:56) before ending with a quick fan Q&A (42:26).

Episode 96 Apr 29, 2021

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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 Field this coming Sunday (11:26). Brad, Steve, and Keely segue into their guest interview by naming some of their favorite bald celebrities (19:15) before Brad Smith joins the party (22:18) to talk about his haircut and more importantly what he's seen on the field so far for your Seattle Sounders.

Side x Side Community Spotlight Apr 26, 2021

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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).

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