Sounders FC Pod-Cast With Brad and Zak Seattle Sounders FC

On this week's episode of the Sounders FC Pod-Cast, Zak and Brad are joined by VP of Sports Medicine Chris Cornish, and Team Orthopedic Surgeon Michael Morris to learn more about the medical, rehab, and recovery sectors of professional soccer. Cornish and Morris discuss their backgrounds, how they entered the Sounders fold, past injuries and players they've worked with, and more. A deep dive with two experts you won't want to miss. 

The Sounders FC Pod-Cast is back, and on the heels of a massive 5-0 Sounders victory over CF Montreal. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the win, and highlight stellar performances from Raul Ruidiaz, Cody Baker and Albert Rusnak. Zak and Brad also preview the Rave Green's upcoming road match vs FC Dallas, and end the pod with some tarot to see what's in the cards for Sounders FC on Saturday.  Tune-in on Apple TV MLS Season Pass, and listen on 93.3 KJR FM (English) / 1360 El Rey (Spanish); kickoff at 5:30pm PT. 

On this week's episode, Brad Evans is joined by goalkeeper Andrew Thomas to discuss his exciting start to the 2024 campaign. The full rundown:

How Andrew came to be a Sounder and his football journey (:59)
On his decision to leave Watford's academy and attend Stanford University (2:22)
Mental toughness of being a backup and breaking in to a winning squad (3:49)
His injury history and recovery (5:55)
His soccer idols growing up (7:55)
On learning from veteran star Stefan Frei (9:44)
History of the inaugural match in 2009 (13:47)
More on his background, and his three passports (16:39)
Mindset going into Saturday's matchup vs COL (17:40)

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Zak and Brad are back to recap the Sounders home opener, which ended in a 0-0 draw to Austin FC. Here's this episode's rundown:

-- SEA vs ATX recap (:54)
-- Can the Sounders offense get going? (3:58)
-- Steve's advice for wing players (6:56)
-- March 9 Philly preview (8:49)
-- Ozzie Alonso retires as a Sounder (11:40)
-- Sit-down with Ozzie (16:36)

On this episode, Zak and Brad discuss what it means to retire from professional soccer with special guest Kelyn Rowe. Kelyn recently announced his retirement after 12 years in Major League Soccer, and sat down with Steve Zakuani to look back at his impressive career, and all the lessons, advice, and mentors he's met along the way. As always, please listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

It's the final episode of the 2023 season for Side x Side, with extra special guest, the one and only Coach Schmetzer. Co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans break down the season with the boss himself, as the Sounders head into the offseason and prepare for 2024.  Thanks for listening this year, and as always, please listen, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Happy Holidays, and Go Sounders!