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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
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Beyond the 90 PodcastAre players merely expenses or commodities in USL?
A lot to unpack in this video. 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 expansion : HQ v club owners and how PRO/REL could solve it
Explaining why there is a conflict between owners and USL HQ I’m terms of selling expansion franchises. And how PRO/REL could solve this. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMLS Next Pro back in the game?
USL has been on the front foot the last few years but now it feels MLS NP is back in the game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
Beyond the 90 PodcastTormenta pulls the plug on 2026- What is US Soccer doing
As reported by our Alex Ashton, Tormenta FC which has been one of the strongest USL clubs at developing players and selling them upwards over the course of the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMy club isn’t to blame!
I keep hearing from folks “my club isn’t one of the bad ones.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Championship Labor Relations update
I wanted to give you a brief update on what’s happened this week. In short, there has been limited to no progress. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPanini Copa America 2007
A great tournament in Venezuela. 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 negotiations update: A potential pivot?
After weeks of bad news we have some potential positive news in this short update. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Beyond the 90 PodcastTopps Bundesliga 2017-18
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Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL labor negotiations update
We update what happened this week with labor negotiations, discuss the club side of things, but start off with a message for FIFA and Gianni Infantino. This is…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCould the Vancouver Whitecaps relocate to Indianapolis???
It’s imperative those who want to see Indy Eieven survive monitor this closely. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Soccer’s cynical gatekeeping
As a follow up to the piece published earlier today on Jesse Marsch and his efforts as Canada men’s national team manager we talk about why the USSF is so…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhy USL needs revenue sharing
We discuss why USL needs revenue sharing. 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 PodcastPRO/REL alone does not solve USL’s structural or labor issues
Promotion and Relegation is badly needed in US Soccer for a multitude of reasons but simply implementing it will not eliminate the problems in the USL…
Beyond the 90 PodcastHow the USL Premier announcement impacts the ongoing Labor negotiations in USL Championship
We explain why the USL Premier announcement positively impacts ongoing USL Championship CBA negotiations. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWorld Cup in 2026: politics and sport irrevocably mixing
Bangladesh has been booted out of the ICC T20 World Cup in cricket while conversations about the “safety“ of the 2026 FIFA. World Cup in the United States are…
Beyond the 90 PodcastOn our recent expansion of coverage at BT90
We discus why we have added so much new content coverage areas to the site recently and how you can opt out of certain emails This is a public episode. If…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Championship labor negotiations update
An update on the USL Championship labor negotiations - and the larger clubs perspectives on this. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
Beyond the 90 PodcastInterview with USL Player Association Executive Director Connor Tobin
As most of you know, the current USL Championship CBA expires next week. Negotiations are ongoing currently between with the league and the USL Players…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUpdate on USL Labor situation
The parties are making progress, but remain far apart on several key issues. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Championship player movement thus far this offseason
A quick look at player movement within the USL Championship this off-season and a discussion of how the impasse over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPODCAST: Why do we ALWAYS assume the USMNT World Cup group is weaker than it actually is?
Going back to 1998 with a few exceptions in between people who cover the US men’s national team have generally assumed the US is better than the teams they are…
Beyond the 90 PodcastOpen Cup changes not sitting well with some USL clubs and fans
As earlier reported by our Alex Ashton on this site, major changes have come to the US Open Cup This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2026 U.S. Open Cup Amateur Qualified Clubs
In my recent Video, I have discussed the 16 Amateur teams who have officially qualified for the 2026 U.S. Open Cup Proper Tournament and the other 16 clubs who…
Beyond the 90 PodcastA deeper dive on USL’s Labor situation
A deeper dive on the current state of play as USL spouts rhetoric about first division and pro/rel while nickel and diming player and not providing the best…
Beyond the 90 PodcastJonathan Wilson on his new World Cup book
Jonathan Wilson needs no introduction to football fans across the globe. His epic 2008 work Inverting the Pyramid discussed the tactical evolution of the sport…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWe talk Sunderland with Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson needs no introduction to football fans across the globe. His epic 2008 work Inverting the Pyramid discussed the tactical evolution of the sport…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: USL Championship Conference Finals Preview
On this edition of The Third Half, Kartik and Johnathan take a look at the USL Conference finals. Can Rhode Island make it 6 in the road in the Eastern…
Beyond the 90 PodcastBigger than El Clásico?
How big is this rivalry? 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 PodcastThe Third Half: 2025 USL Championship Conference Semi-Final Preview
On this playoff preview edition of The Third Half: Quick thoughts on Tony Scholes’s hiring as President of USL Division OneThoughts on Liam Fox’s hiring as…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhat the F*** is happening with North Carolina FC
For those who don’t know the full history of North Carolina FC‘s ownership and intrigue over the last 10 years, we lay it out here in addition to talking about…
Beyond the 90 PodcastFirst Interview with new Sporting Jax Head Coach Liam Fox
We spoke to new Sporting Jax Coach Liam Fox who comes to the USL Championship after an impressive playing and coaching career in Scotland. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL’s big hire and agency ties
Tony Scholes per a report in The Athletic has been tapped to head USL’s new First Division project. It’s a huge hire with Scholes leaving a high-ranking…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL has a playoff problem
LouCity is out after a record-shattering season. A great accomplishment for Detroit City who two times in three years have just snuck into the playoffs on the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half Podcast: USL Playoff Conference Quarterfinals Preview
On this special playoff conference quarterfinal edition preview of The Third Half:* We look at the Benny Feilhaber news that his contract won’t be renewed with…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCould VAR be coming to USL?
Is VAR an option in USL- sources tell us it could be on the table and we break it all down and it’s implementation in other parts of the world and an MLS here…
Beyond the 90 PodcastLeo Fernandes Tribute
James and Kartik talk about the retirement of one of the most influential players we’ve seen in Rowdies green and gold. This is a public episode. If you'd like…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Championship Decision Day prematch thoughts
Five spots remain open in the USL Championship playoffs- Kartik Krishnaiyer gives his thoughts and encourages readers and listeners to check out Johnathan…
Beyond the 90 PodcastLa Liga blinks - but the fight continues
La Liga blinked for a third time - but more threats await. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPep lost the plot once before at Man City- then a flip switched
A rebuttal to last week’s questions about Man City. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Structure
We analyze how the USL structure impacts clubs and players. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastLa Liga in Miami- more thoughts
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Beyond the 90 PodcastLa Liga in Miami- The end of club football as we knew it
Villarreal’s home match with Barcelona has been moved to the USA. We argue it’s terrible news for football This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThoughts on Frank Lampard's Rampaging Coventry City side
Frank Lampard’s Coventry are flying toward promotion. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhat’s going on with Pep Guardiola
Kartik Krishnaiyer asks us if Pep Guardiola is past it or is he innovating yet again? because thus far this season in Manchester City’s patterns of play have…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Semi-Finals Review
As we saw in both Semi-Final matches, we had the Hat Trick of Sam Surridge of Nashville SC taking down the Philadelphia Union after the Eastern Pennsylvania…
Beyond the 90 PodcastAshlyn Puerta Interview
Ashlyn Puerta, a shining star in the USL Super League at only 18, is the focus of this interview. We delve into the journey of this Sporting Jax attacker, who…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPODCAST: Arik Housley on building Napa Valley FC 1839 and the future for The League for Clubs
We sit down with Napa Valley 1839 co-founder and General Manager Arik Housley to discuss his club and the first season as well as the future of The League for…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Routs at the Top
On this edition of The Third Half:We start with a state of the site update.It was a weekend of blowouts for teams at the top of their respective conferences…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Here Comes Hartford, Rhode Island Handed Win, Monterey Bay can't Hold Lead Against FC Tulsa and More
On the late week edition of The Third Half:Las Vegas Lights have their new manager. I discuss why Devin Rensing maybe the right man at the right moment for the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Top of the Table Sorting Itself Out
On this edition of The Third Half:FC Tulsa and Loudoun United have one of the games of the season.Louisville City came looking for revenge against North…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - Cosmos CEO Erik Stover
On this special late week edition of The Third Half, we are joined by New York Cosmos CEO Erik Stover. We discuss:The hotbed that is North Jersey for talent…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Transfer and Trades Galore, Trevor James Out in Detroit and USL Cup Deciders
On this edition of The Third Half:We open talking about all the transfers and trades that took place over the last week as the summer transfer season has…
Beyond the 90 PodcastAn update on the (working title) Reforming Soccer Summit
An update on our proposed conference and related proposals. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Potential Title Preview in Louisville, National TV Goes Goalless, Who Wants Into the Eight in the Western Conference and More
On this early week edition of The Third Half:Was Louisville City/FC Tulsa a possible preview of the USL Championship Final? North Carolina ups the pressure on…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half, Tampa Bay Sun/USL HQ Site Now In Question, Rowdies and FC Tulsa Pick Up 3 Points Midweek, Transfers, Detroit City Stadium Setback and More
Before we get start the late week edition of The Third Half, here is the link to the San Antonio FC Hill County Strong T-Shirt that was promoted at halftime of…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - San Antonio Lead Western Conference, Charleston Now Atop the East, FC Tulsa and Las Vegas Lights Put on a Show and More
Before we get start promoting this week’s show, here is the link to the San Antonio FC Hill County Strong T-Shirt that was promoted at halftime of the San…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half -USL Championship Western Conference Mid-Season Review
On this edition of The Third Half, we open talking about the USL Buffalo news and our concerns about pulling out of Elk and Lee. After, we take a look at all…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup: Quarterfinals Day 2 Review
A light review, as the Philadelphia Union/NY Red Bulls Quarterfinal match was postponed due to severe weather, including thunderstorms and lightning, from…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup: Quarterfinals Day 1 Recap, Day 2 Preview
We have some great action to discuss when the 2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals come to our screens. We had excitement and fun between Minnesota United FC &…