Sounders Chief Soccer Officer and General Manager, Craig Waibel, joins co-hosts Steve Zakuani and Brad Evans for this special episode of Side X Side. Some big topics are tackled as the former players discuss the upcoming Leagues Cup, player contracts, and the impact David Beckham and Lionel Messi have had on MLS. Listen, review, subscribe, and let us know who else you want to hear on the pod!

Craig Waibel joins the pod! (0:33)
Craig on this season (1:45)
Who must step up to get more wins? (7:10)
The development of Léo Chú (9:10)
Expectations for the rest of the season (11:46)
Leagues Cup (14:12)
Player contracts (16:03)
Thoughts on being a GM (22:20)
Beckham and Messi's influence on the MLS (24:37)