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MLS Next Pro will join MLS in shifting to an August to May calendar in 2027. The arguments against shifting the calendar are theoretically sound and were until yesterday worthy of discussing , but in my opinion they are now irrelevant for USL. If the other am men’s professional leagues are playing on one Calendar in this country, you cannot play on the other and expect to fully take part in the tr...

Why shouldn’t two giants from the same league clash before the knockout rounds? I understand that UEFA needs structural limits or a cap to manage country distribution, but completely prohibiting teams from the same country from facing off early on is ridiculous. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substac...

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Imagine getting hired for one of the biggest jobs in international football, walking out for your official presentation, and having the Sporting Director tell the entire world on live television that you were actually their third choice . 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/sub...

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Amanda Vandervort’s departure from USL S is an occasion to discuss the past developments in this space going back to 2018 and what the future may look like. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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We will have much more analysis on this major personnel change either later tonight or tomorrow This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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When the Premier League season kicks off under the lights at Craven Cottage, all eyes will be on the West London derby—but underneath the local rivalry exists a fascinating tactical dynamic straight out of the Bernabéu. On opening night, Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea step onto the pitch to face Álvaro Arbeloa’s Fulham. Two former Real Madrid teammates, both forged within Madrid's tactical system, are laun...

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The over regulation of football which was began in the late 2000’s continues. No one is denying lots of clubs have financial difficulty and that the general trajectory of the sport might be unsustainable but in a truly free market you allow the chips to fall where they make and you don’t use regulation to stifle the ability of a challenger to arise. Besides these regulations do nothing about real...

Man City 2026 looks like Man United under Ed Woodward. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Yes I added context to a story after two people I respect gave me some negative feedback on my initial podcast. Yes upon seeing the numbers and talking to experts I know my original report was accurate and I knew that because I was using the same numbers the experts and insider sources sent me. I never did not have confidence in my own reporting. But… I always think it’s a stand-up thing to add la...

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This podcast is by special request from many of you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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Join Kartik Krishnaiyer and me as we discuss the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and the character of the current FIFA President, Gianni Infantino. We discuss this entire situation from top to bottom. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

FIFA is trialing a VAR alternative. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

The USSF is no longer a bystander in the FIFA controversies and now could be pulled three different ways based on three different things that are happening, most notably Mexico’s desire to charge its own path away from CONCACAF. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

The USL Super League has added an important development path. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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