With MLS Cup coming up on Saturday, Paul and Sam talk about some of the pieces and strategies that have helped the Seattle Sounders and the Columbus Crew advance to the final. Then, they hit the highlights from Don Garber's State of the League address that happened earlier this week, and discuss some big Inter Miami news. 2:00 - General managers Garth Lagerwey (Seattle Sounders) and Tim Bezbatchenko (Columbus Crew) deserve a lot of credit for helping their respective teams get to MLS Cup 12:50 - An analysis of Sounders manager Brian Schmetzer and Crew manager Caleb Porter 20:08 - Shouldn't more MLS teams be investing in analytics? 27:`10 - Digging into some of Seattle's and Columbus's smartest signings and roster building strategies 42:49 - Highlights of MLS Commissioner Don Garber's State of the League address: The CBA and the force majeure clause MLS potentially looking for outside investors Are we going to see more MLS teams sold in the near future? 53:15 - Paul McDonough steps down as Inter Miami's COO and sporting director 1:03:08 - MLS Cup predictions! Sponsors! Today's episode is brought to you by... The Athletic! Check out theathletic.com/TSS to receive two all-access subscriptions for the price of one! Indochino! Get $30 off any purchase of $399 or more at Indochino.com by using the code “athletic” at checkout. Fubo.tv! Visit fubotv.com/TSS for 15% off your first month AND a free trial. LinkedIn Jobs! Head to LinkedIn.com/TSS to get $50 off your first job post. Away! Gift someone something to look forward to this holiday season at AwayTravel.com/TSS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices