Sound of Soccer

The guys look back at the Seattle Sounders' loss in the MLS season opener against Sporting Kansas City, and the two plays that defined the game. Steve also tries in vain to defend the honor of SKC forward Dom Dwyer and Will breaks down what to expect when the Sounders take on Real Salt Lake, after locking himself out of the studio before the show. Music on today's episode by Seattle indie rock singer Damien Jurado.

The MLS regular season opener is right around the corner, and FS1 analyst Alexi Lalas has a few thoughts on how the Seattle Sounders' offseason shaped the team, what fans should expect in 2016 and why he loved Bellevue 80's rockers Queensrÿche. The guys also discuss the Sounders' loss in the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, and Steve breaks down the best-dressed Sounders players in franchise history. Music on today's episode by Seattle indie rock band Timbre Barons.

Wondering what to make of the Seattle Sounders' draw against Club America in the opening leg of the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals? The guys break down the result, Clint Dempsey's performance and what it all means heading into the second leg next week in Mexico City. The guys also discuss the temptation of KFC in Honduras and Steve upsets the natural order by wearing leather pants into the Sound of Soccer studio. Music on today's show by Seattle rockers Versing.

With less than a week before the Seattle Sounders' first competitive game of 2016, the guys try and make sense of a surprising offseason storyline: the departure of Obafemi Martins. ESPNC FC writer Tom Marshall also joins the show to talk about Club America and the Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League, and the Sounders' new third kit gets rave reviews. Music on today's show performed by Seattle surf pop group Tacocat.

New Seattle Sounders broadcasters Keith Costigan and Matt Johnson join the show to talk about their roles in 2016, and share some of their worst on-air miscues. Former Sounders player and current club exec Taylor Graham also joins Nick Firchau and Steve Zakuani in the studio to discuss the Sounders' first three preseason games and a rookie prank for the ages at Pike Place Market. Music on today's show performed by Seattle rock/R&B group Pickwick.

It's the perfect time to make presumptions about the year ahead, whether it's the latest USMNT camp or the Seattle Sounders' preseason roster. Nick Firchau, Will Parchman and Steve Zakuani discuss all that and much more, including electric yellow jerseys, baby names and Liam Neeson. Plus, music from Seattle surf rockers La Luz.

What does the signing of Jordan Morris mean for the Seattle Sounders? Nick Firchau, Will Parchman and Steve Zakuani discuss that and more, and Sounders GM and President of Soccer Garth Lagerwey joins as a guest on the debut episode of the show.