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Nos AudietisWas Brian Schmetzer's critique of Pedro de la Vega over the top?Jeremiah is once again joined by Niko Moreno as the Sounders get ready to face Real Salt Lake in their second league match of the season. Niko provides some analysis of Real Salt Lake’s early-season struggles and thinks this is a good opportunity for the Sounders to finally break their winless streak in Utah.Perhaps more interestingly, Jeremiah and Niko discuss Pedro de la Vega’s performance against Antigua and specifically some of Brian Schmetzer’s comments after the game. Although he walked it back a bit on Friday, Schmetzer somewhat called our de la Vega for so...2025-03-0154 minNos AudietisWas Brian Schmetzer's critique of Pedro de la Vega over the top?Jeremiah is once again joined by Niko Moreno as the Sounders get ready to face Real Salt Lake in their second league match of the season. Niko provides some analysis of Real Salt Lake’s early-season struggles and thinks this is a good opportunity for the Sounders to finally break their winless streak in Utah.Perhaps more interestingly, Jeremiah and Niko discuss Pedro de la Vega’s performance against Antigua and specifically some of Brian Schmetzer’s comments after the game. Although he walked it back a bit on Friday, Schmetzer somewhat called our de la Vega for so...2025-03-0154 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Playoff at LAFC, Team Injuries, Road StrategiesSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the one-off playoff game this weekend in Los Angeles, once again facing LAFC for another knockout game, the team’s health, and strategy on the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2007 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 11-6 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, Hawks Poll, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Kevin Harlan about Monday Night Football this week, the Lions, and more NFL, plus talk to Brian Schmetzer about the Sounders’ playoff series win in Houston, and the duo discuss a new Seahawks poll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-0736 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Sounders Series Win, Shootouts, Next RoundSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team winning the series against Houston with another penalty kick shootout, this time on the round, a player spitting at a referee, and their next opponent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-0709 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 10-30 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, NYY-LAD, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Kevin Harlan about Seattle getting blown out by Buffalo, Russell Wilson, and more NFL, then give a World Series update before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer talks about their playoff win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-3137 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Game 1 PK Win, JMo’s Health, Game 2 in HoustonSeattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s playoff win over the Dynamo in Game 1 in penalty kicks, the health of Jordan Morris who came out of Game 1, and Game 2 in Houston on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-3107 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 10-23 Hour 3: Kevin Harlan, New LB, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Kevin Harlan about NFL news and the Seahawks win over Atlanta, then talk about Seattle’s trade today to get a new linebacker from Tennessee before talking Sounders soccer with Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2436 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Sounders Playoff Game Ahead, Draw vs PortlandSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s draw against Portland last weekend and the poor referee performance in it, the team’s health, and facing Houston in the first round of the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2408 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 10-17 Hour 3: Seahawks, John Michaels, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the state of the Seahawks sitting at 3-3 with some concerns, then get the scoop on the Falcons with John Michaels down in Atlanta before looking ahead to Sounders FC vs Timbers with Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-1835 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Sounders vs Portland Stakes and Club World CupSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the giant stakes in this weekend’s Cascadia Cup clash against the Timbers, the Club World Cup news and FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino being here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-1807 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 10-4 Hour 3: Hugh Millen, Jon Jansen, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk to Hugh Millen about this week’s Seahawks and Huskies games against the Giants and Michigan, chat with Jon Jansen about his Wolverines coming to Montlake, and talk to Sounders coach Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0542 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Two Wins, Georgi, Paul, Obed, PDLV, ColoradoSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team getting back to back shutout wins, Georgi Minoungou’s rise and Paul Rothrock’s continued rise, Obed Vargas, Pedro de la Vega, and Rapids next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0506 minNos AudietisWhat does the future hold for Brian Schmetzer?Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the somewhat uncertain future of Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer, who is due to be out of contract at the end of the season. Could the Sounders really turn over the reins to someone else? Who might that be? Would Schmetzer have a position elsewhere in the organization? Or is he going to be in charge of the team for the foreseeable future.Niko and Jeremiah also discuss Jordan Morris’ emergence as a bonafide No. 9 and look ahead to what will almost certainly be the defining stretch of the Sounders’ seas...2024-09-2745 minNos AudietisWhat does the future hold for Brian Schmetzer?Niko Moreno joins Jeremiah to discuss the somewhat uncertain future of Seattle Sounders head coach Brian Schmetzer, who is due to be out of contract at the end of the season. Could the Sounders really turn over the reins to someone else? Who might that be? Would Schmetzer have a position elsewhere in the organization? Or is he going to be in charge of the team for the foreseeable future.Niko and Jeremiah also discuss Jordan Morris’ emergence as a bonafide No. 9 and look ahead to what will almost certainly be the defining stretch of the Sounders’ seas...2024-09-2745 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 9-24 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, M’s Frustration, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Pac-12 expansion, Gonzaga, UW vs Rutgers and field-storming, then discuss the lack of belief in the Mariners right now before Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer jumps on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2534 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on San Jose Draw, Last 4 Games, Houston This WeekBrian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the disappointing draw last week, what the heck is it with San Jose, the last four games ahead starting with Houston this weekend, and Joao Paulo’s health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-2506 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 9-17 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, Steven Souza Jr.In the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the Apple Cup loss by the Huskies and more West Coast college football, then visit with Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer after another win before talking M’s with Steven Souza Jr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-1850 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Kansas City W, Stefan Frei, Joao Paulo, San JoseSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s 2-0 win over Kansas City last weekend, Stefan Frei’s 113 shutouts, where Pedro de la Vega is at, health updates, and facing San Jose tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-1808 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 9-10 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, NIU GarciaIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain talk about the week in West Coast football and the Apple Cup ahead with Jon Wilner, chat with Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer, then visit with North Illinois voice Andy Garcia after their big upset win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-1147 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Big, Weird Win in Columbus, Ruidiaz, KC AheadSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the weird blowout win in Columbus last weekend and the fallout of Columbus not having a backup keeper, Raul Ruidiaz, injuries, and Kansas City ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-1108 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 9-3 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, Darren McKeeIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler talks to Jon Wilner about the opening week in college football including the Big Ten debuts for West Coast schools, then Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins before Darren McKee previews Seahawks-Broncos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-0450 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Portland Loss, Offensive Issues, Columbus NextSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team losing in Portland last weekend, offensive issues coming off back to back 1-0 losses, and facing a great Columbus team on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-09-0406 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 8-27 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Brian Schmetzer, Bob ThompsonIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about the Big Ten and Comcast dispute, plus Big Ten schedules and tiebreakers, then talk to Brian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders Head Coach, and former Fox Executive Bob Thompson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-2849 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Win in Minnesota, Open Cup vs. LAFC, StarfireSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s big road win in Minnesota last week, facing LAFC again in the U.S. Open Cup tomorrow, and playing the match at Starfire, a place with history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-2807 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Sounders’ Huge Win, Leagues Cup, Pedro InjurySeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about his team’s blowout win over Pumas yesterday, the physicality with the game and ending, Leagues Cup continuing on Saturday, and team injury updates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-1410 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 8-6 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Hawks, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Brian Nemhauser, Hawkblogger, talk to Jon Wilner about the future of WSU and OSU, plus Michigan’s situation, then Hawkblogger Brian Nemhauser rejoins to talk Seahawks before Brian Schmetzer talks Sounders FC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-0744 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Necaxa Loss, Health Update, Galaxy GameBrian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the team’s 3-1 loss to Necaxa on Sunday, advancing to Leagues Cup knockout round and facing the LA Galaxy Thursday, plus health news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-0710 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty and Dick 7-30 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Fun with Audio, Brian SchmetzerJon Wilner joins the show to discuss the upcoming college football season and where he sees Washington falling amongst the elite teams in the Big Ten. How did Washington end up with a better recruiting class than schools like USC? Jackson reports live from training camp. We have some fun with audio. Brian Schmetzer discusses the Sounders’ victory over Minnesota in the League’s Cup over the weekend. He gives some injury updates and discusses if Paul Rothrock has cemented his place in the starting lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-3135 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on League’s Cup, Rothrock, Minnesota’s Red CardBrian Schmetzer joins the show to discuss the Sounders’ victory over Minnesota in the League’s Cup over the weekend. He gives some injury updates and discusses if Paul Rothrock has cemented his place in the starting lineup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-3108 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 7-23 Hour 3: Kalen DeBoer, Reaction, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen talk some Seahawks, then bring on former Huskies coach Kalen DeBoer to talk about why he left Montlake for Alabama, react to the conversation, then talk to Seattle Sounders’ Head Coach Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-2445 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Loss to LAFC, Unbeaten Run, Leagues CupSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the club ending their eight game unbeaten run with a 3-0 loss to LAFC at home, getting Pedro de la Vega back, and the Leagues Cup starting up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-2409 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 7-16 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Top Athletes, SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about Title IX, Big Ten media days, transfers, and more, then discuss ESPN’s top athlete list before Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer jumps on to talk about their winning streak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1735 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Winning Streak, USMNT Job, St Louis NextBrian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his team’s winning streak after another win last weekend in Austin, the United States National Team job, and St. Louis coming up on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-1709 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 7-2 Hour 3: Sports Holiday Bracket, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler, Dick Fain, and Jackson Felts hold another bracket, this time surrounding the Best Sports “Holiday”, in honor of July 4th this week, then later visit with Seattle Sounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer after another comeback win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-0336 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Sounders Comebacks, Pedro Back, RevolutionSeattle Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the club picking up yet another comeback win last weekend at home against Chicago, Pedro de la Vega returning to play, and their three match week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-0307 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty & Dick 6-25 Hour 3: Jon Wilner, Spreads, Brian SchmetzerIn the third hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner about NCAA realignment, Anne McCoy at WSU, and more, then talk about spreads already available for UW’s ‘24 football season, then visit with Sounders FC Head Coach Brian Schmetzer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2637 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on Comeback Win, Pedro de la Vega, Fire GameBrian Schmetzer, Seattle Sounders FC Head Coach, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the team’s wild comeback win over Dallas last weekend, the health update of star signing Pedro de la Vega, plus the big game coming up against Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2609 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsSounders Head Coach Brian Schmetzer joins Softy and Dick.Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the loss to SKC, Pedro De La Vega's status, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-1206 min
Dave 'Softy' Mahler and Dick FainSofty and Dick 6-11 H3: Jon Wilner, Revenue Streams, Brian Schmetzer.Jon Wilner joins the show to talk about the board of regents meeting and the financial situation with UW athletics. Possible ways for athletic departments to create revenue streams. Sounders FC coach Brian Schmetzer joins the show to talk about the loss to SKC, Pedro De La Vega's status, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-1238 min
Softy & Dick InterviewsBrian Schmetzer on RSL Draw, Pineda Job, Team’s Health, SKCBrian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about the draw (which feels like a loss) to Salt Lake last week, Gonzalo Pineda getting fired in Atlanta, the team’s health, and Kansas City on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-0512 min