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Beyond the 90 Podcast
Frequent, In-depth soccer/football content. We cover all aspects of football, including history and culture of the sport, with writers well-versed in the beautiful game. beyondthe90.substack.com
Episodes
Beyond the 90 PodcastFeuerstein's Fire 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday #3 Review Show
Rejoined by my Co-Host, Michael Martinez of Cascadia FC, we discuss and analyze the draws and wins between Qatar Vs. Switzerland, Brazil Vs. Morocco, Haiti Vs…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWorld Cup Daily: What to Make of Germany
Germany has more questions entering this FIFA, World Cup than any major international competition in recent memory. Can they be a force? This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastFeuerstein's Fire 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday#2 Review Show
On this review show of the second matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, I am joined by Joshua Rey from Vancouver as we discuss both matches as Canada scores…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSMNT evolution owes itself to Gregg Berhalter’s work
The USMNT beat Paraguay 41 in its FIFA World Cup opener yesterday. For several years, social media has lit up about the so-called “under achievement” of the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhy England v Croatia has been international football’s ultimate rivalry since 2006
Today on World Cup daily, why England v Croatia is so intense - and these two nations will meet again on Tuesday in Group Stage action. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 21 - Southern Conference 2 (Corrected)
I apologize about this episode being essentially in ASMR. I am at a friends house a recorded this after they had went to bed and didn’t want to wake them.BroSo…
Beyond the 90 PodcastFeuerstein's Fire 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday #1 Review Show
Join me and my co-host, Michael Martinez of Cascadia FC, as we review every matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. We review MEX Vs. RSA & KOR Vs. CZE, we are…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhy England can win this FIFA World Cup
This is a different England. We dive into why. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCanada’s athletic pressing side
We’re doing World Cup daily videos throughout the tournament. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL silly season is almost upon us
USL Championship roster overhauls might be incoming soon… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWorld Cup Daily: How will European elite perform at the World Cup
- Are Spain and France really the favorites?- Are Portugal contenders to win? - Can England finally bring football home?- What about Germany, Holland…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWorld Cup Daily: Why we think Austria could surprise folks
On our initial edition of World Cup Daily we explain why Austria is a team to watch in this World Cup thanks to Ralf Rangnick, one of my favorite managers and…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round & Quarterfinals Review
Apologies for not posting these Open Cup Review Videos from the last two rounds. I’ve been occupied with other things going on. But right now I’m here to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThoughts on the Gainbridge USL Super League Changes
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Beyond the 90 PodcastEngland squad thoughts and analyzing and breaking down Tuchel’s thoughts on the NZ friendly
We unpack Engjahd’s squad ahead of the Croatia match - the most highly anticipated match of this particular World Cup in the group stage. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastTrading Places: USMNT v England since 2006
The media frenzy and supporter culture around the Three Lions and USMNT have essentially flip-flopped between 2006 and 2026. This is a public episode. If you'd…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe ramifications of extending the D1 men’s college soccer season
For the most part to this point, we have seen the conversation about the extension of the D1 NCAA men’s college soccer season to be self-congratulatory and…
Beyond the 90 PodcastIn defense of the (Gainbridge) USL Super League
Why is NWSL in the position it is today? Because they were given a long runway by US Soccer in addition to being effectively subsidized. USL Super League…
Beyond the 90 PodcastHow to Watch Soccer like a Genius with Author Nick Greene
We sit down with Nick Greene, the author of the fantastic new book on the sport, How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius. The book is an offbeat, eccentric look at…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSporting Jax Women lose in the playoffs, Rampant Rowdies, Locadia masterclass and what do the TB Sun and FTL United need to do to recover from this lost season?
We’re back at the Florida Soccer Report and we take a quick half hour trip through the biggest story lines from the last few days. This is a public episode. If…
Beyond the 90 PodcastGainbridge USL Super League Final and league health discussion
Many of you have privately messaged me about Spokane’s folding and felt I was pulling punches. I wanted to give USL the space of the playoffs before discussing…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThomas Tuchel has gotten the England chemistry as right as he can
The UK media’s hysterical response to Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup selection is broken down. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
Beyond the 90 PodcastOn Pep, Bernardo on Stones
Some thoughts on tactics and greatness. And how John Stones helped make Kyle Walker the ultimate inverted fullback. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastKompany & Kane make 25-26 Bayern a tactical master class
We breakdown the way Vincent Kompany set up Bayern in this record shattering season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSeason 2, Episode 15 - Divisional Highlight, Norcal Division
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Beyond the 90 PodcastThe "Beautiful Game" at a Hideous Price: How the Political Class Sold Out Soccer Fans
Recently President Trump did acknowledge FIFA World Cup tickets are too high. Thank you Mr. President. But where were you the last nine months when the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastGainbridge USL Super League Regular Season Review
The Gainbridge USL Super League regular season has concluded. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe new PLS- let’s discuss it
The changes to the PLS were made specific purposes it appears. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMore thoughts on MLS’ Private Equity play
Breaking down the investment of KKR/Hometown Soccer Holdings. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastHow player solidarity helped forge the new CBA
The solidarity of the USL championship players during the recently resolved labor dispute with remarkable. We give some thoughts. This is a public episode. If…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSome quick early reaction to USL Championship CBA
The finer points of the newsUSL CBA will be revealed soon but here are some quick thoughts. I also neglected to mention that the unity of the players helped…
Beyond the 90 PodcastAre we headed for the lower divisions becoming an MLS farm system ?
Some initial reaction to MLS Next Pro’s announcement. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Canada Question
Recently, I jumped back on Twitter and have said my share of stupid hotheaded things since going back on that platform. I own this and it’s my fault. I’m…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhen the USMNT was awesome: 2002
We talk 2002! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Labor Update and the harsh realities of the difficulties of club ownership in the US
World Cup 2026 was supposed to be a hinge moment for investment in the sport in the USA. Well we’re at that hinge and clubs are still bleeding cash while…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhen the USMNT was AWESOME: 1995 to 1999
We start a new weekly series at BT90 today with weekly Wednesday video podcasts. Some of my best memories of the USMNT are from 1999… but let’s also talk Copa…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPellegrino Matarazzo is New Jersey’s finest ; his rise elevates American Soccer
In case you missed it and judging by much of the US SOCCER media you may have, Real Sociedad won Copa Del Ray with a manager many of us have followed his whole…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 U.S. Open Cup Round 3 Review, Round 4 Preview
The third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was an amazing two-matchday week as we saw two USL Championship clubs and one USL League One club knock out MLS…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Championship Labor Update
There has been lots of commentary about how the player protests in USL Championship haven’t worked - but that’s not the case from where I sit.We give an update…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Labor dispute update
A full update on where we stand in negotiations as of April 13. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastNASL 2.0 kicked off 15 years ago today
Fifteen years ago NASL 2.0 kicked off with four matches. As the league’s first employee I have some quick thoughts and observations about that night and what…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 US Open Cup Round 2 Review, Round 3 Preview
Apologies for not having separate matchday videos, as U.S. Soccer scheduled these games on a Tuesday & Wednesday, when they should’ve been played on a…
Beyond the 90 PodcastGuillem Balagué on Unai Emery's Aston Villa Revolution
Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery’s Aston Villa Revolution(2025) is an acclaimed book by one of the world’s best football journalists, Guillem Balagué…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSweden’s FIFA World Cup qualification is a sham
I don’t like a 48 team World Cup- heck I never really liked the 32 team World Cup either.But it is what it is, and 47 of the 48 countries played well enough in…
Beyond the 90 PodcastIs it time to be concerned about Lexington SC?
This is a big week for Lexington. If they continue to misfire it will be time to start asking questions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMajor changes underway within USL’s hierarchy
I am not sure if this has been reported yet, but according to many sources, there have been some significant changes made within the USLHQ in recent days and…
Beyond the 90 PodcastDo USL Players actually have promotional value?
This one really makes me scratch my head. Seems RIFC & Breeze Airways are now making the unions case. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this…
Beyond the 90 PodcastJamaica can give USL a boost by making the World Cup
Jamaica is two wins away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. If they qualify it will represent a public boost to USL. This is a public episode. If…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Labor Update March 21
Licensing and what that entails remains the largest gap in current labor negotiations, and the situation is worse than I had originally thought after talking…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Day 3 Review
The final day of Round One Proper of the 2026 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, we had three matches that ended in cupsets, a destruction, and a few games that were…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Day 2 Review, Day 3 Preview
What an amazing second day of US Open Cup Matches in the First Round Proper, as we had 15 games with tons of action, tons of goals and some history being made…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 US Open Cup Round 1 Day 1 Review, Day 2 Preview
It was a fantastic first day of Open Cup action in the First Round Proper as the clubs in the lower levels started with a bang, including a cupset as Vermont…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSLPA uses Open Cup to send message on standards
Photo credit Simeon Pol This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 U.S. Open Cup Round 1 Proper Preview
St. Patrick’s Day Week starts the journey for those sides entering the 20926 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Round 1 Proper. All the clubs from USL Championship, USL…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhy Licensing Money is the big issue in the current labor tensions.
Licensing money is the big issue separating the players from management in the USL labor dispute. We dive deeper into this today. This is a public episode. If…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Labor Negotiations Update
Developments have not been positive this week so far. Federal mediators have been sent away and both sides are increasingly dug in. This is a public episode…
Beyond the 90 PodcastAre the players striking? It’s complicated- and timing is not straightforward
Events are fluid- it appears we will play this weekend, but with some major caveats. And playing this weekend does not mean a strike is less likely. In fact, I…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSLPA responds to USL HQ statement- reaction
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Beyond the 90 PodcastThe latest on the USL labor dispute
USL HQ released a statement Friday which led to a multitude of conversations over the weekend that I had with parties within the USL family. We also discuss…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Championship players authorize strike - quick analysis
As has been the case during this part of labor dispute, BT 90 remains your best source for news and information going forward.I want to quickly note before you…