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 and share their early thoughts on a massive Leagues Cup semifinal showdown against LA Galaxy on August 27.

The co-hosts discuss why Head Coach Brian Schmetzer remains one of the most underrated figures in American soccer—despite his consistent results—and explore what benchmarks would make 2025 a successful season for the Rave Green.

Tune in now to get insider insight from two club legends and passionate voices of the Sounders.

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 match, including a clinical brace from red-hot forward Danny Musovski, who’s enjoying his finest season in Major League Soccer to date.

Joining the show is Musovski himself, who shares insights on his standout form, his growth as a player, and how he earned the fan-favorite nickname “Mooseiah,” a moniker gifted by Head Coach Brian Schmetzer.

Whether you're a diehard or a casual fan, this episode offers plenty to chew on heading into a key clash this weekend.

Tune In:

• Radio: 93.3 KJR FM / 1360 El Rey (Spanish)
• TV: Apple TV+ (MLS Season Pass), FS1, FOX Deportes
• Radio coverage begins: 5:00 PM PT
• Kickoff: 5:55 PM PT

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 three and a flawless nine-point tally.

Zak and Brad dive into the big-picture implications of these results: Has the gap between MLS and Liga MX finally closed? The duo debate that hot topic and also revisit Pedro de la Vega’s jaw-dropping golazo against Cruz Azul — comparing where it ranks among the all-time great Sounders goals.

Up next: Seattle shifts focus back to league play as they hit the road to face defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy this Sunday. Catch the match on Apple TV+ (and MLS Season Pass), FS1, FOX Deportes, or listen live on 93.3 KJR FM and El Rey 1360 AM for Spanish-language coverage.

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 Seattle | King | Snohomish in 1998 as an Employment Counselor and was promoted to Program Director within six months. She advanced to Regional Director of King County Emergency Housing and Intervention, overseeing the largest and most diverse portfolio among YWCA regional directors—including emergency shelter, housing stability, youth services, gender-based violence programs, and parent reunification. Before YWCA, she owned Washington Works for eight years, a welfare-to-work program for low-income women.

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 wishes he had played with. Then, the guys give a quick preview on Saturday's upcoming road match vs Atlanta United and give some of their thoughts on the MLS All-Star Game.

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 Philanthropy Officer at Sound Generations, where she has dedicated more than 16 years to building relationships and community connections to ensure older adults facing barriers in King County have access to a safety net of services, so they too can lead full and connected lives.

Pedro sits down with Brad and Steve to talk his transition from Argentina to Seattle, overcoming injuries and obstacles, and his desire to win trophies with the Rave Green.

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, and talks his experience learning to be versatile as well as his ability to play multiple positions. He also gives a quick play-by-play of his infamous turn as a goalkeeper for the Sounders back in 2021 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8oNNvGkuwo).

Sounders kick off on Saturday at 5:30pm PT, on the road against SPorting Kansas City. Tune-in on 93.3 KJR AM / 1360 El Rey / MLS Season Pass.

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 action, starting with a home match Saturday vs Austin FC at Lumen Field.

For more info on Arena Sports Mill Creek, check out their web site: https://www.arenasports.net/mill-creek/