Best 2020 Mls Regular Season Podcasts (2025)

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Behind The Shield -- Georgi Minoungou and Sabra Bryant 45:22

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1h ago45:22

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On this episode of Behind the Shield, Georgi Minoungou and Sabra Bryant join Brad Evans to discuss their journeys and work in the community. Georgi gives the full story on how he ended up on the Sounders, recovering and adjusting to a medical issue affecting his eye, and how he's been able to overcome what many would have considered an insurmountab…

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Episode 240 43:29

7d ago43:29

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In this edition of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani took the stage at Arena Sports Mill Creek on Tuesday, September 16th to connect directly with fans. The event featured an open Q&A session where supporters brought their questions straight to the duo. Back in studio, Brad and Steve dive into several key topics shaping t…

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Episode 239 42:49

13d ago42:49

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In this week’s episode, Steve and Brad set the stage for a pivotal stretch in the Sounders’ season. They preview Saturday’s home clash against LA Galaxy and look ahead to next Tuesday’s showdown at Inter Miami, breaking down the key matchups and what’s at stake in this final stretch of the regular season. With the Western Conference standings tight…

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Episode 238 1:03:51

20d ago1:03:51

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In this episode, Steve and Brad relive the unforgettable night at Lumen Field, where the Sounders lifted the Leagues Cup trophy with a commanding 3-0 victory over Inter Miami and Lionel Messi. They break down the performance, the key moments, and why the electric atmosphere might have been the best in stadium history. Following the match recap, the…

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Episode 237 27:03

1M ago27:03

27:03

Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani return to the mic for another episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast. Fresh off a thrilling win in the Leagues Cup, the duo break down Seattle's PK victory over Club Puebla and what it means for the team moving forward. Looking ahead, Brad and Steve preview the upcoming MLS clash against Sporting Kansas City this Sunday an…

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Episode 236 19:18

1M ago19:18

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In this episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, host Brad Evans recaps a resounding 4-0 victory over the LA Galaxy, highlighting a dominant performance that vaulted the Rave Green into 4th place in the Western Conference standings—just behind Minnesota United, whom the Sounders face this Saturday. Evans takes a deep dive into all four goals from the m…

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Episode 235 23:52

2M ago23:52

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Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back on the mic to break down a commanding performance from the Seattle Sounders in the opening round of this year’s Leagues Cup. The Rave Green punched their ticket to the knockout rounds with a 2-1 win over Liga MX side Club Tijuana on Wednesday night — capping off a perfect group stage run with three wins from th…

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Episode 234 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Throughout the season, Change Champions will share stories of neighborhood impact. Together, Boeing and Seattle Sounders FC will help shine a light on local organizations that strengthen the communities where our employees and fans live and work. This episode's guest is Jeanice Hardy, Chief Officer of Programs at YWCA Seattle. Hardy joined YWCA Sea…

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Episode 233 48:57

2M ago48:57

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Another special guest joins the podcast this week: Sounders midfielder Albert Rusnak sits down with Zak and Brad to breakdown his football career from the Dutch league to RSL and now as a Sounder. The four-year Sounders No. 11 also gives more insight into the club's performance in the Club World Cup, and reveals which all-time Sounder great he wish…

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Behind The Shield -- Pedro de la Vega and Brittany Blue 24:17

2M ago24:17

24:17

Each Behind the Shield Community Hero is honored for their dedication to improving the health and wellness of their community. Brittany Blue will be featured on the Sounders website and was honored recently at a Sounders FC home match and met her Behind the Shield player, forward Pedro de la Vega, after the game. Brittany is Chief Marketing and Phi…

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Episode 232 30:23

3M ago30:23

30:23

Brad and Steve are back this week as the Sounders return to MLS play following a solid showing in the Club World Cup. Our hosts recap a 1-1 draw to Columbus Crew, and discuss the current battles for starting spots in what may be the deepest roster in recent Sounders history. Alex Roldan joins the pod after stepping up in recent games at center back…

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Episode 231 23:32

3M ago23:32

23:32

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back, in this special live podcast recorded from Arena Sports Mill Creek. Brad and Steve recap an exciting Club World Cup performance by the Seattle Sounders, and give their flowers to top performers Cristian Roldan and Obed Vargas. With the Sounders' CWC journey officially over, our hosts preview the team's upcoming MLS…

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Episode 230 35:01

4M ago35:01

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On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, host Steve Zakuani recaps what could be shaping up to be a nine-point week for the Seattle Sounders. First, a solid win over FC Dallas last weekend, followed by a grind-it-out victory over San Diego FC on Wednesday, which saw Jesus Ferreira open his scoring bank account for the first time in a Rav…

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Episode 229 37:04

4M ago37:04

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On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap a 4-point road trip that took the Rave Green to Houston, LAFC and Portland. They discuss the busy home schedule ahead, starting with Saturday afternoon's matchup against FC Dallas, then San Diego FC on the 28th and Minnesota to open up June. Brad and Zak…

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Episode 228 24:02

4M ago24:02

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It's Portland Timbers week! Time for the Rave Green to head down to the Rose City to face the team's biggest rival, the Portland Timbers. Host Steve Zakuani does a quick recap of the midweek match at LAFC, then it's on to a preview of the PNW Derby. Broadcast Info: Apple TV+ / Apple TV - MLS Season Pass / FS1 / FOX Deportes / 93.3 KJR FM / 1360 El …

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Behind The Shield -- Obed Vargas and Michelle McDaniel 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

This week's episode is a continuation of last season's Behind the Shield series. Michelle McDaniel, CEO of Crisis Connections, is being honored as a Community Hero as part of the Behind the Shield series, a partnership between Regence BlueShield and Sounders FC. The content series, profiling both Sounders players and community leaders, celebrates h…

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Episode 227 31:59

5M ago31:59

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On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani recap one of the team's best results of the season, a 3-0 home victory against Nashville SC. Brad then sits down with Champion of Change Alondra Gonzalez, youth organizer for Para Los Ninos, whose mission is "to support the success of the Latin American commun…

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Episode 226 33:09

5M ago33:09

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Brad Evans is back for another episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, alongside Jackson Felts, and finally a road victory to recap after the Rave Green defeated FC Dallas 1-0 on the weekend. Sounders stars are also on the mend, with Pedro De La Vega making his return at Dallas and Jordan Morris back in full training. The boys face a tough opponent th…

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Episode 225 29:11

6M ago29:11

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Brad Evans and Jackson Felts return this week to recap a disappointing road loss to new expansion club San Diego FC. The road swing ends after the weekend when Sounders take on FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas in a matchup between new SFC signing Jesus Ferreira and his former team. Then, a fun game of Over / Under and a preview of the weekend's matchup b…

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Episode 224 34:02

6M ago34:02

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On this week's episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a 0-0 draw to the Houston Dynamo at Lumen Field, before quickly turning the page and to preview Saturday's road match against the San Jose Earthquakes, a team that has been a thorn in the side of the Sounders for the past few seasons. Then, the guys are joined by longtime Sounders …

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Episode 223 40:20

6M ago40:20

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On this episode of the Sounders FC PodCast, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are joined by longtime Sounders reporter and current host of KJR's Pre / Half / Post shows, Jackson Felts. The guys do a quick look-back and discuss the 1-0 loss at St. Louis, but quickly shift to this weekend's home match against Houston Dynamo. This is a special one…

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Episode 222 28:32

6M ago28:32

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On this week's episode of the Sounders FC PodCast, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a tale of two matches: first, a 5-2 rout of LAFC. This win was made extra special from a Jordan Morris goal in the 77th minute, solidifying Morris as the all-time leading scorer in Sounders FC history. The Rave Green followed with a hard-fought but disapp…

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Episoded 221 40:24

7M ago40:24

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The Sounders officially advanced in the Concacaf Champions Cup with a victory over Antigua on Wednesday, and are set to travel to Sandy, Utah for MLS play against Real Salt Lake. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans are back to break it all down and preview both the match on Saturday and the upcoming CCC match at Lumen Field against Liga MX side C…

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Episode 220 39:51

7M ago39:51

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The MLS season is finally kicking off, with Sounders FC set to host Charlotte at Lumen Field on Saturday. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani start with a quick preview of Wednesday's 3-1 CCC victory over Guatemalan side Antigua GFC; a win that included goals from Paul Arriola, Pedro de la Vega, and Albert Rusnak. Brad and Zak also preview a Char…

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Episode 219 41:15

7M ago41:15

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It's a two-match week for the Sounders, so it's also a two-episode special from the Sounders FC PodCast. Longtime Seattle soccer fixture Pete Fewing joins the podcast, with tons of stories to tell, centering soccer history in the Sound. Sounders kick off on Wednesday, February 19th at 5pm PT for an opening CCC match against Antigua (available to st…

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Episode 218 28:36

8M ago28:36

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The Sounders are back from preseason in Spain and ready to begin a gauntlet of a season. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani begin by looking back at some preseason results, and commend Craig Waibel, Brian Schmetzer and staff for putting together a roster with depth all around the pitch. And it's a good thing given the congested upcoming schedule…

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Episode 217 27:35

8M ago27:35

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On this episode of the Sounders FC PodCast, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani discuss the signing of Kim Kee-hee, give some Over / Under predictions for the upcoming season, and give their takes on some Sounders FC superlatives, both for last season and 2025. Have questions for Brad and Steve? Leave a voicemail at 206-867-8545 for a chance to g…

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Episode 216 44:58

8M ago44:58

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Lots of news to cover on this week's edition of the Sounders FC PodCast, and co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani dive right in. Former FC Dallas and stalwarts of the US Men's National Team will now wear the Rave Green this season: forward Jesus Ferreira and midfielder Paul Arriola. Paul joins the pod to talk about his career and move to Seattle -…

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Episode 215 33:41

9M ago33:41

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Happy 2025! The Sounders FC PodCast is back and just in time, as the Rave Green have already made some big roster moves. First, a blockbuster trade for Jesus Ferreira, adding a premier MLS goal-scorer to the roster. And not to be outdone, the Sounders also re-signed club stalwarts Albert Rusnak and JP. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break it…

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Episode 214 45:26

9M ago45:26

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Happy Holidays from the Sounders FC PodCast crew, and an early gift for fans on this week's episode: special guest and the boss himself, Brian Schmetzer. Coach takes a look back at the 2024 season, gives some behind-the-scenes insight into how the coaching staff works together every week, and looks ahead to what's sure to be an action-packed 2025. …

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Episode 213 35:32

10M ago35:32

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The Sounders FC Podcast Presented by Toyota is back after a week hiatus, and a week to let the results of the 2024 season sink in. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap the Rave Green's loss to LA Galaxy in the WCF before switching gears to next season. With preseason on the horizon, the Club World Cup draw in the books, and roster decisions …

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Episode 212 25:15

10M ago25:15

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The postseason magic continues as Sounders FC is set to take on Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in the Western Conference Final! Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans welcome Sounders assistant Andy Rose to the pod to preview a huge matchup down in Carson, California. Kick-off is this Saturday, November 30th, at 7:30pm PT -- make sure to tune in on …

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Episode 211 25:45

10M ago25:45

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The Sounders FC Pod-Cast welcomes a very special guest this week: MLS and USMNT legend, and current assistant coach for the Seattle Sounders, Preki. Brad and Steve discuss Preki's career, how he came to Seattle, and insight into some of the Rave Green's exciting new players from 2024. Make sure to tune-in next week when the guys give their full LAF…

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Episode 210 31:18

11M ago31:18

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It's official -- the Seattle Sounders will face LAFC in the next round of the MLS Cup Playoffs after the Black and Gold advanced on Friday. The Sounders will hit the road for what's sure to be an exciting conference semifinal, and in this episode, podcast co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans give their reactions to the match-up. More details on da…

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Episode 209 19:58

11M ago19:58

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The Sounders are set to take on Houston Dynamo on Sunday in the second match of a best-of-three playoff series -- but first, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown all the action from October 28th. Can the men in Rave Green close it out on November 3rd and advance to play either Vancouver Whitecaps or LAFC? Tune-in on Sunday for the full 9…

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Behind The Shield -- Cristian Roldan 24:40

11M ago24:40

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On this final installment of Behind the Shield, Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani sit down with Regence Community Hero Manny Morales and Sounders midfielder Cristian Roldan, and learn more about both of their experiences as first generation Americans now living in the Pacific Northwest. Manny was honored at the October 19th home match against Portland T…

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Episode 208 26:46

11M ago26:46

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The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back and ready to preview an extra-exciting Decision Day matchup for your Seattle Sounders as they take on rival Portland Timbers at Lumen Field on Saturday. The Rave Green can finish either 3rd or 4th in the Western Conference, and the Cascadia Cup is on the line. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani breakdown all the …

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Episode 207 23:11

12M ago23:11

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A quick-hitter this week on the podcast as co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown a solid home victory vs Houston Dynamo, and preview a Cascadia bout between Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps. Huge congrats to the Rave Green for clinching a playoff berth for the 15th time in franchise history! Tune in for matches this week: Oct. 2nd at V…

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Behind The Shield -- Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock 32:40

12M ago32:40

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On this edition of Behind the Shield, Zak and Brad get back to Washington's roots, sitting down with native Washingtonians doing great work for their community and following their dreams: Jackson Ragen and Paul Rothrock, and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Regence BlueShield, Celicia Yeoman. Jackson and Paul grew up playing youth soccer …

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Episode 206 26:55

1y ago26:55

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On this episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans recap a fortunate but still impressive road victory at Columbus Crew. They then take a deeper dive into US Soccer: first, on the hiring of Mauricio Pochettino as head coach of the men's side; then, to celebrate a legend of the women's game, Alex Morgan, as she retires from the sport. And of cou…

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Episode 204 22:32

1y ago22:32

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Zak and Brad are back to recap a thrilling, but ultimately disappointing US Open Cup exit for your Seattle Sounders. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans breakdown the 1-0 loss to LAFC before turning their attention to MLS play. The Rave Green sit in 5th place in the Western Conference table, and are just one point shy of a Top-4 seed as the team …

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Episode 203 30:50

1y ago30:50

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Sounders return to MLS regular season action on August 24th, and the Sounders FC PODCast Presented by Toyota is back to break it all down. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans first recap the Sounders run in Leagues Cup, ending with a loss to Western Conference rival-LAFC. The Rave Green hit the road this weekend to Minnesota before returning home…

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Episode 202 51:00

1y ago51:00

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The episode we've all been waiting for -- hometown kid Paul Rothrock joins co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans to discuss his recent run of form, his soccer journey from youth to college and now the pros, and what he's learned about resiliency along the way. Fans can see Paul and the rest of the Rave Green in Leagues Cup action on Sunday, August …

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Episode 201 45:09

1y ago45:09

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Guest host James Riley joins Steve Zakuani and the pod this week to discuss Ballard FC, his success at Eastside FC, and of course Sounders soccer. The former Rave Green teammates breakdown the loss against LAFC, before moving on to the upcoming Leagues Cup AND US Open Cup semifinal, hosted at Starfire Sports. Sounders take on Minnesota United on Ju…

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Episode 200 31:29

1y ago31:29

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On this episode, co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans have a ton of positive results to recap as the Sounders are hitting their form just ahead of the summer transfer window. First, a 2-0 result on Saturday against visiting New England Revolution; followed by a 2-1 victory in US Open Cup play, this time on the road against Sacramento Republic. Zak…

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Behind The Shield -- Jordan Morris 15:55

1y ago15:55

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On this edition of Behind the Shield, Zak and Brad talk to two true caregivers in the community: Sounders forward Jordan Morris, and Customer Service Professional at Regence BlueShield, Buffy Anderson. Jordan has exemplified being a caregiver for himself and others through his own Type 1 diabetes TD1 diagnosis, and through the work his charitable f…

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Episode 199 18:31

1y ago18:31

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A big 7-point week to recap on this week's edition of the Sounders FC PodCast. Co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani discuss the two Texas comebacks; first, a road draw against Houston, followed by a thrilling come-from-behind home victory versus FC Dallas. Zak and Brad also go back to June 15th's 50th Anniversary celebration, and memories they sha…

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Episode 198 36:39

1+ y ago36:39

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The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is celebrating the club's 50th Anniversary on this special episode. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans talk shop with some of your favorite former Sounders players and staff: Peter Hattrup (0:34 - 9:10) Randy Noteboom (9:12 - 21:58) Chris Eylander (22:03 - 29:19) Erik Friberg (29:29 - 36:31) Sounders kickoff against Minn…

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Episode 197 34:32

1+ y ago34:32

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On this week's episode, co-hosts Brad Evans and Steve Zakuani preview what's sure to be a tough road test against a Peter Vermes-side looking to turn their own slow start around. Zak and Brad discuss the history and rivalry between the two squads, then are joined by former Sounder and current broadcaster, Kelyn Rowe, to give his thoughts on the sea…

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Episode 196 32:45

1+ y ago32:45

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Zak and Brad are back to recap four points in two matches: first, an impressive 2-1 road win vs St. Louis, followed by a 1-1 home draw against top-of-the-table Real Salt Lake. The guys highlight Albert Rusnak's performances in both games, which included an assist vs St. Louis and goal on Wednesday vs his former team, RSL. Our co-hosts also discuss …