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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 PodcastThe Third Half: Does Anyone Want to Catch New Mexico United in the Western Conference?
On this edition of The Third Half:Pittsburgh Riverhounds smile as New Mexico United play right into their hands. Yet neither El Paso Locomotive or FC Tulsa can…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: USL Championship Eastern Conference Mid-Season Review
On this edition of The Third Half, we take a deep dive into the Eastern Conference. From those who have disappointed to the surprises and top two fighting for…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 Season, Episode 19, Southern Conference 3
Elimination Charts 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: All Things Jägermeister Cup
On this edition of The Third Half we break down all 6 Jägermeister Cup groups going from east to west. Which sides have everything to play for going into the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half Midweek: Louisville City Get All the Breaks Against Loudoun United, Transfers and More
On the midweek edition of The Third Half:Louisville City make the midweek trip to Loudoun United. We take a look at all the refereeing breaks Lou City…
Beyond the 90 PodcastA late June update on USL Pro/Rel, D1 and immigration-related issues
An update on USL, D1, PRO/REL and immigration-related issues. As we approach the midway point of the USL campaign, progress has been made toward the build-out…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: North Carolina Ends Lou City Unbeaten Start, New Mexico Red Card Fortune, Charleston Roll Again and More
On this edition of The Third Half:Unbeaten no more. We take a look at how North Carolina FC handed Louisville City their first loss in league play.San Antonio…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Rebounding Miami FC, Birmingham Get Much Needed Win, and More
On this late week edition of The Third Half:* Miami FC wipe away loss against Tampa Bay with impressive win against Charleston.* Birmingham Legion hang on and…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Loudoun United Have Belief, Western Conference Chaos, Louisville City and Charleston Battery Keep Marching On and More
On this Monday edition of The Third Half:Loudoun United have the belief they can hold onto a result at the end.FC Tulsa huff and puff and finally equalize…
Beyond the 90 PodcastFlorida Derby day is here!
A big night tonight. Updates on our coverage. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Louisville City Get Revenge on Rhode Island, Las Vegas Adds to Attack, Sacramento Republic Stadium Approval and More
On this Wednesday Night Edition of The Third Half:I break down Louisville City 2 Rhode Island FC 1. Is there a chemistry issue in Rhode Island or do the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCrossbar Challenged: Tallahassee SC
In this week’s edition of Crossbar Challenged Chris Petley discusses Tallahassee SC, one of the top sides currently in The League for Clubs (TLfC). In addition…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Super League Final Preview
After a nearly ten month slog we have arrived at the inaugural USL Super League Final - and it features the two sides we’ve been covering all season, the Tampa…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Defining Result for Loudoun, Are the Rowdies Back, FC Tulsa Complete Sacramento Sweep and More
On this week’s edition of The Third Half:Loudoun United have picked up their second defining result in 2 weeks. We talk about how they picked up a draw against…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCrossbar Challenged: An introduction to our new podcast
Crossbar Challenged which will be co-hosted by Kartik Krishnaiyer and Chris Petley is a new podcast from Beyond the 90’ that will take a deeper look at the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - Jägermeister Cup Action, Gavin Glinton Sacked and More
On this Monday edition of The Third Half:I take a group by group look from this past weekend’s Jägermeister Cup action.Gavin Glinton is out of a job in…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSome thoughts on the USL Championship season so far
A lot to unpack so far from the USL Championship season. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Need A Goal Go To Indy, Penalty Controversy in San Antonio, Las Vegas Attack Can't Break Phoenix Down and More
On the late week edition of The Third Half:We had goals galore, yet again, in Indianapolis but neither Indy Eleven and Hartford Athletic pick up all 3…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSome personal professional news and how it (largely doesn’t) impact this site
As the video explains we are facing a crisis in local news gathering journalism throughout the United States. This is something I feel very deeply and strongly…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - Charleston cruising, the Briggs effect in Birmingham, A Bob Lilley special and everything else USL Championship
On the early week edition of The Third Half:Charleston Battery and El Paso Locomotive continue to impress in league play.Mark Briggs has the Birmingham Legion…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Round 5: Day 2 Review, QF Preview
Six matches were played as most of the MLS Teams battled each other. Sadly for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, they were disposed very quickly by the Philadelphia…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup 5th Round: Day 1 Review, Day 2 Preview
This will be a short review as we only had two matches to review on Day 1 of the 5th round of the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. New England Revolution hosting…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Miami FC's Unbeaten Run, Louisville City Drops Points, Concussion Discussion, Blowouts Galore and More
On the early week edition of The Third Half:Miami FC stays unbeaten ways going making 5 in all competitions over first place Loudoun United.Louisville City…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - Rhode Island Win, USL in North Jersey, Lou City Awarded Grant, Orange County on KCAL 9 and More
On the late week edition of The Third Half:We look at Birmingham Legion 0 Rhode Island FC 1. We also review news from the week. * USL announces a franchise in…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPODCAST: What is behind the Rowdies collapse?
The quick collapse of the Tampa Bay Rowdies from top three side in the USL Championship at the end of July 2024 to being at the foot of the table ten months…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Riverhounds Continue to Impress, Have the Rowdies Hit Rock Bottom, Monterey Bay Keep Gaining Points and More
Another week of USL Championship action is in the book and we deconstruct it all. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: USL Championship Disappoints in US Open Cup, USL Dallas Has a Name, League Discipline, Signings, New Mexico United and Sacramento Republic Announce Community Initiatives.
On the late week edition of The Third Half:I’m sure some have been waiting for one but after Tuesday and Wednesday I let loose on the USL and USL Championship…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Day 2 Review, Fifth Round Preview
While there were two snoozers on this second day, we had moments where the USL Championship sides did threaten MLS teams, including the last third division…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Round 4: Day 1 Review, Day 2 Preview
While there were no cupsets on the first day of the fourth round of the 2025 US Open Cup, three of the five matches nearly had some, as the first two matches…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Mark Briggs in Birmingham, Rhode Island Disappoints in Tidewater Landing Opener, El Paso Runs Riot, Referees Cost Oakland Roots and Miami FC
On the early week edition of The Third Half:Mark Briggs was announced Head Coach for Birmingham Legion. We talk about the hire and the draw in St. Pete with…
Beyond the 90 PodcastAn announcement- A reforming Soccer conference
The video gives details about a prospective project that we’ve been floating to a number of people in the game. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastIs USL’s move toward PRO/REL already impacting youth clubs & development pathways?
Chalk this one up to constantly learning things and seeing new things happen when actions are taken. We’ve theorized for years about how promotion and…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPersonal message: Proper decorum in the comments of this site
Beyond the 90 is a reader supported publication where the majority of our community members have significant involvement in the domestic game here in the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastYour questions answered: Going from supporter to writer
Going from supporter to writer. Some tips from personal experiences and some of the mistakes I’ve made in the past. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSoccerwarz update: USL L2 v TLFC v NPSL v UPSL v NISA Nation
The situation is fluid, but there are some conclusions that can be drawn from what has transpired in the last few months. This is a public episode. If you'd…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Gainbridge USL Announcement, Buffalo Stadium Announcement, Club Partnerships, Signings, Midweek Match Thoughts and More.
On this late week edition of The Third Half:We take a look at the Gainbridge announcement and I give my thoughts on this massive news for the USL.Buffalo has…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPaid subscribers mailbag- how should USL structure PRO/REL
How should the USL professional ecosystem be structured with PRO/REL? Some ideas here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPaid Subscribers mailbag: Tariffs, immigration and President Trump’s impact on domestic US Soccer
President Trump is unlikely to have a huge impact on whether people travel to World Cup 2026 or not as many of the concerns I have heard about coming to the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Loudoun United situation analyzed, and all the USL Championship goings on
Sorry for the delay this week - life happens. But we got around to recording on Monday afternoon and covered all the Loudoun United situation news and analysis…
Beyond the 90 PodcastHow Promotion and Relegation helps player development
While, the financial arguments do deserve more critiques (next video in this series) the player development benefit around promotion and relegation are…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPaid Subscribers Mailbag: Questions about politics and government policy
When we launched Beyond the 90’, we made a commitment to avoid political discussions as political polarization is tearing apart much of the citizenry in…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Round 3: Day 2 Review
This is the Day Two review of the third round in the 2025 US Open Cup. We had plenty of thrills, chills, and excitement galore as we had six of the eight…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup Third Round: Night one review, Wednesday preview
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Beyond the 90 PodcastTax Day Special: The Soccer Stadium Hustle with Special Guest Billy Corben
Billy Corben whose production credits include Cocaine Cowboys, Dawg Fight, The U, and The U Part 2 needs no introduction to most of you. For those who don’t…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half April 14: USL Championship roundup and some thoughts on the sacking of Robbie Neilson
Robbie Nelson Sacking Does No Good, Does in Birmingham, Entertaining Monterey Bay/Colorado Springs Match, Charleston Righting Ship and More. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - April 11, 2025: USL Championship news and notes
On this Friday Edition of The Third Half:We look in depth at the departure of Tom Soehn at Birmingham Legion FC.Detroit City announces friendly with Santos…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCONCACAF Champions cup Quarterfinals Review
In this video, I will be discussing the Quarterfinals of the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Inter Miami defeated LAFC, Tigres defeated LA Galaxy, Cruz Azul…
Beyond the 90 PodcastNew video series: How Promotion and Relegation changes the game in the US
Our new series. 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 PodcastInterview with Sporting Jacksonville Director of Soccer Mark Warburton
Beyond The 90' is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastInterview with Michael Hitchcock (American soccer's serial investor business maestro) on soccer's domestic growth
Michael Hitchcock needs no introduction to the vast majority of our readers and listeners. Widely acknowledged as one of the sharpest business minds in the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: Charleston Battery and Phoenix Rising Get Season on Track, Late Goals Galore, Orange County Transfer News and More.
On this Monday edition of The Third Half:* Charleston Battery and Phoenix Rising get season’s on track.* Late goals cost Indy Eleven and Sacramento Republic.*…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half: April 4th, 2025
On this Friday edition of The Third Half:We give our thoughts on the 2nd Round of the US Open Cup and our thoughts on what 3rd round matches interest us the…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Day 2 Review
Discussing another wild and whacky night of US Open Cup Madness from Penalty shootouts to crazy red card situations and so on. If you can’t take it, then you…
Beyond the 90 Podcast2025 US Open Cup Round 2: Day 1 Review, Day 2 Preview
I am reviewing the first day from the second round of the 2025 US Open Cup, and Previewing the second day. Don’t forget the draw for the third round on…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup scheduling needs to change
With many changes afoot within the US Soccer landscape maybe scheduling will change as well. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Beyond the 90 PodcastOh San Antonio- SAFC rolling, What's wrong with Charleston, the Robbie Mertz show and the rest of USL Championship weekend action
On this edition of The Third Half:* Lexington v San Antonio - what did this performance tell us about both.* Two sides in the Eastern Conference have…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half Podcast: Open Cup, USL and NISA news this past week
We discuss the following: 1- US Open Cup back on CBS/Paramount (until 2026)A year later than it should have been, but after the good work in 23, this is…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThoughts on CBS Sports Returning to US Open Cup Broadcasts
Here are my thoughts on this latest video pod on CBS Sports signing a deal with US Soccer as the exclusive broadcast partner of the US Open Cup.+ This is a…
Beyond the 90 PodcastRowdies and FC Naples win; tough outings for Tampa Bay Sun and Fort Lauderdale United; Miami FC draw IMFC 2 in USOC and some Sporting Jax talk
A lot to unpack after a busy few days in Florida soccer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
Beyond the 90 PodcastDid Canada underachieve in the CONCACAF Nations League?
Canada finished third in the CONCACAF Nations League, which was recently completed, but my view is Jesse Marsch has the most talented first XI in the region…