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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 PodcastUSMNT Must Bring Their Passion Against CONCACAF Opponents
In this video, I will discuss why the USMNT can’t take a night off or a tournament off when they face opponents from within their own Confederation no matter…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Senior VP Lee O'Neill talks PRO/REL and League One
We’re privileged to be joined by USL Senior VP for USL League One, Lee O’Neill to discuss the impact of the Promotion and Relegation announcement on USL League…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMLS Next Pro being negatively impacted by USL growth and ambition
USL has turned the tables on MLS NP 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: Packed house in Oakland, some fantastic finishes and let's all applaud Monterey Bay FC so far!
We cover week 3 of the USL Championship from coast to coast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCONCACAF Nations League 3rd Place Review
The US Men’s National Team fell to Canada in the 3rd place match of the 2024/25 CONCACAF Nations League. The Final Score was 2-1 for Canada. Watch the video…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMLS Season Pass on Apple- how it opened the door for USL
I admit I for one in 2022 endorsed the MLS deal with AppleTV and believed it would be a boon for the league. But first anecdotal evidence and now the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup Round 1: Day 4 Review, 2nd Round Preview
My last video on the first round proper of the 2025 US Open Cup, previewing the second round of matches next month. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup Round 1: Day 3 Review, Day 4 Preview
I will discuss the seven matches on the third day of the First Round in the US Open Cup. Tonight will be the last match due to being forced to be played as a…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Soccer : More than just the national teams and doing more for the game than ever before
Inspite of the anger you hear on social media about the United States Soccer Federation, the game has a whole is in a better place today in this country than…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCONCACAF Nations League USA Vs. Panama Recap Video
The USMNT dropped a late one goal loss to Panama in second half stoppage time as their attempt at a four-peat came to an end. Mistakes by Pochettino and once…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup Round 1: Day 2 Review, Day 3 Preview
fourteen matches on day 2 in the First Round of the 20-25 US Open Cup. A few more cupsets and a couple of laughers, but of course the old men against the kids…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half USL Promotion and Relegation special: A realistic conversation about the hurdles and potential from a business standpoint
So much to unpack in so little time! We do a bit of a regression analysis on stadiums, attendance, markets, and clubs. Is the infrastructure ready for this?…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup thriller between FC Naples and Sarasota Paradise; USL Super League wins for Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay; PRO/REL in USL. Bad Miami FC and Rowdies performances
A huge news week in Florida with more news set to come from Jacksonville later in the week. James and Kartik dive into all of it- we were both Open Cup matches…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUS Open Cup Round 1: Day 1 Review, Day 2 Preview
Notes from Day one’s eleven matches, and previewing day two’s thirteen matches in the 2025 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup. This is a public episode. If you'd like to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL moving forward with Promotion and Relegation
The USL Board of Governors voted earlier this week to approve plans for Promotion & Relegation in conjunction with the launch of a new First Division league.At…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Open Cup is back!
The US Open Cup is back! 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 PodcastUS Open Cup: Fixing the Open Cup Articles Recap
In this video, I discuss my articles on fixing all aspects of the US Open Cup and previewing the first round Day one. This is a public episode. If you'd like…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half March 17: Goals galore in the USL Championship
El Paso and Phoenix played out a thriller, while Charleston looked outstanding in a revenge matchup vs Rhode Island FC. New Mexico and Las Vegas had a…
Beyond the 90 PodcastTalkin USL2 Ya introduction!
Hello, I am Christopher Wilson, aka Chrissao on Twitter and BlueSky. I also run Elimination Charts, also on Twitter and BlueSky. Today, I am excited to…
Beyond the 90 PodcastMore 2026 World Cup political outrage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to mix with politics and now at the Miami venue is requiring more taxpayers subsidies- potentially at the risk of government…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThird Half Podcast: Fort Lauderdale United hits the men's pro side, Detroit City stadium update, "King Kenny" retires, Rhode Island and Lexington TV deals and much more
Fort Lauderdale Men’s Team News* League 1 or First Division?* Can it work (the dichotomy between Louisville City and Lexington)* Is this a message to Miami FC…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd Leg Update
2nd leg updates to the 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup and other discussions in American Soccer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…
Beyond the 90 PodcastSacha Kljestan and friends to Des Moines for the Open Cup
My first video here on Beyond the 90, I hope all of you will enjoy my discussion on Sacha Kljestan and friends joining the Des Moines Menace of USL League 2 on…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPreviewing Our Interview with NPSL Chairman Kenneth Farrell
After lots of discussion, BT90 has landed an interview with NPSL Chairman Kenneth Farrell. We believe this is his first major interview since October of 2020…
Beyond the 90 PodcastNew Canadian PM Mark Carney - he’s a fan of the beautiful game
New Canadian PM / Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney is an Everton supporter. We discuss why this is and what it has meant or might mean going forward. Thumbnail…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThird Half Podcast: LouCity, Loudoun and FC Tulsa impress on opening weekend
USL Championship action is back! Johnathan and Kartik break down all the action in what was an exciting opening Saturday around the league. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastWhite House World Cup Task Force: What?!?😡
We tried hard to avoid dipping into politics on this platform for several years, but the last few weeks have forced our hand. FIFA has a long-standing policy…
Beyond the 90 PodcastLeague for Clubs and NPSL update
An update on where both leagues stand as the summer seasons draw near. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPOD: USL Championship Western Conference Preview
We discuss the USL Championship trialing the “Only The Captain” initiative this year. The initiative is aimed at improving cooperation, communication, and…
Beyond the 90 PodcastVIDEO: Explaining the NISA situation
A follow-up to our report on NISA - explaining exactly what happened and where the league stands with the US Soccer Federation.Original report:Beyond The 90'…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPOD: USL Championship Eastern Conference Preview
We go through some housekeeping with the site and then preview all twelve sides in the Eastern Conference this season and give our predicted order of finish…
Beyond the 90 PodcastVIDEO: Updates on Beyond the 90’
Some personal professional announcements and how it impacts BT90 going forward. We also discuss the benefits of subscribing to BT 90’. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastCanada-US tensions and its impact on soccer
We’ve tried to avoid talking politics at BT 90 but in this day and age, especially when talking about the global game, it’s become impossible. Several of you…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPODCAST: The Sven Season- The Kids are Alright
Teenagers, Stephen Ireland, Michael Johnson, Micah Richards, Nedum Onuoha, Joe Hart, Kasper Schmeichel and Daniel Sturridge all played a prominent role in the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastIs player spending in the USL Championship on the wane?
Yes, based on some of our conversations we are hearing player spending isn’t increasing at the same rate dedicated in the last few seasons in the USL…
Beyond the 90 PodcastManchester City: The Sven Season Episode 4
Manchester City recovers from the two losses before the international break to surge forward. But a 6-0 loss at Stamford Bridge to Chelsea reminds us how far…
Beyond the 90 PodcastVideo: Commentary on competition, innovation and the free market in US Soccer
In response to USL’s D1 announcement we’ve heard anti-competitive defeatism from some quarters. That is not what America is about. This is a public episode. If…
Beyond the 90 PodcastPod: USL Launches new D1 league to compete with MLS
Kartik and Johnathan break down the USL announcement and speculate about which current USL Championship clubs could make the move to the new D1 league. They…
Beyond the 90 PodcastVIDEO: USL’s division one ambitions
Kartik Krishnaiyer quickly outlines some thoughts on USL’s announcement today as well as the timing and motivation of the announcement. USL is pursuing a…
Beyond the 90 PodcastTampa Bay Sun 2-2 Fort Lauderdale United; Rowdies roster shaping up; Miami FC big signings
Kartik and James are back after Kartik’s trip abroad (which was timed to end before the USL Super League kicked back off but that pesky Hurricane Milton…
Beyond the 90 PodcastA Fan's Dream- Interview with author George Pasley
George Pasley has written the most comprehensive manifesto to date about what American soccer can and should be. We talk to him today about his new book. This…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Sven Season Ep 3: Manchester City show promising early returns
Manchester City storm out of the gates in August 2007 including a derby win over Manchester United. But then reality bites back with two successive losses away…
Beyond the 90 PodcastAntitrust lawsuit fallout and thoughts
Kartik Krishnaiyer gives his commentary on the antitrust suit and what he feels is a horrible missed opportunity to improve the game in the United States and…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Sven Season EP 2: The 2007 Summer of hope at Manchester City
Manchester City fans embraced the takeover by the controversial former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who hired Eriksson as Manager. Then Manchester…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Sven Season EP 1: Manchester City 1967-2007- Trophies and Relegations
The Manchester City that Sven-Göran Eriksson inherited in 2007 had not made a major cup final in 26 years and had not won a trophy in 31 years. Yet between…
Beyond the 90 PodcastNISA and US Open Cup news: Quick analysis
Two big pieces of new dropped today in the domestic soccer scene - Kartik Krishnaiyer gives quick analysis of both here. This is a public episode. If you'd…
Beyond the 90 PodcastIntroduction to the Sven Season
A brief introduction to our podcast series on Sven-Göran Eriksson's Manchester City tenure which debuts on January 27. This is a public episode. If you'd like…
Beyond the 90 PodcastDenis Law 1940-2025
Denis Law passed away Friday aged 84. One of the most outstanding careers ever for a Scottish footballer. Here are some thoughts.Image on Thumbnail from a…
Beyond the 90 PodcastOn the Antitrust case against USSF/MLS
Kartik Krishnaiyer gives his thoughts on the first few days of the trial.DISCLAIMER: Kartik is in a unique position to talk about these events, given his…
Beyond the 90 PodcastVideo: Tony Book 1934-2025
Kartik pays tribute to one of his favorite footballers of all-time who passed on Monday aged 90. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe case for the lower divisions: Immigration, Green Cards and American Soccer
Immigration enriches us all and has brought much positive to American Soccer and the country in general . But today it’s much more difficult as an aspiring…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe romance of the FA Cup dying due to the Premier League
Kartik Krishnaiyer talks about his disappointment that the best weekend in sports has been partially ruined by the greed of some Premier League owners. This is…
Beyond the 90 PodcastEmergency Pod: Neill Collins to Sacramento
Neill Collins leaves Raith Rovers to join Sacramento Republic FC, almost seven weeks after Mark Briggs was let go. We discuss the move and also talk about Eric…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half Midweek Edition Podcast
On this midweek edition of The Third Half Podcast:FC Tulsa make head coaching swap. Who is it and who did they add to the squad.There are also changes at…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe League for Clubs Promotion/Relegation plans and prize money
We talk with Napa Valley 1839 FC owner Arik Housley about recent developments withen The League for Clubs including promotion and relegation. This is a public…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - USL Midweek 34
On this edition of The Third Half* We recap Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 Hartford Athletic 2.* What the result means in terms of playoff implications.* I go on a rant…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - USL Championship Midweek 31
On this midweek edition of The Third Half:* Colorado Springs is about to be missing some key players due to international duty. Who are they and what could the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - USL Midweek 29
On this midweek edition of The Third Half:* We take a look a New Mexico United v Sacramento Republic and what the result does to the race for the 1 seed in the…
Beyond the 90 PodcastThe Third Half - USL Midweek 28
On this midweek edition of The Third Half Pod:* Birmingham Legion do it again against the Rowdies.* Memphis blow chance to take 2nd place as Hartford get out…
Beyond the 90 PodcastUSL Super League Report: Tampa Bay wins instant classic in Lexington; Fort Lauderdale struggles in Charlotte
Kartik and James breakdown Tampa Bay’s 3-2 win in Lexington including an interesting tactical change from Denise Schilte-Brown. We also discuss Fort…