Zakuani rebounds

Seattle Sounders forward Steve Zakuani said Friday he’s in the best shape he’s been in since breaking his right leg in an April 22 match against the Colorado Rapids. “Every day you get some victories, some forward steps,” Zakuani said in his first comments about his injury and his recovery. “It’s the best I’ve been. I would like to say that the toughest times are behind me. My outlook is positive and looking forward.” Zakuani was injured when Rapids midfielder Brian Mullan attempted a slide tackle but missed the ball and instead landed squarely on Zakuani’s planted right leg. Zakuani underwent surgery the same night in Colorado and Mullan was given a 10-match suspension by the MLS. The Sounders host Vancouver tonight. – Associated Press