Beyond the 90 Podcast

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 beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 thrilling finish while Tulsa, Detroit, Loudoun and San Antonio have had perfect starts. Note this pod was recorded before the rescheduled Birmingham-LouCity match went final on Sunday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...

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 announce that I am the newest member of Beyondthe90. This will be a little introduction to me, to Talkin’ USL2 Ya, and go over a little bit and what this will be, why I started it, and some goals for the season. I hope you join me in diving into th...

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 services locally. The Miami Herald reported Thursday on Mayor Daniella Levine Cava (D-Miami-Dade) and her desire to hand $10.5 more of government money to the local World Cup effort. This is the first video we are making on the subject, but...

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 to get their house in order or be left behind? * Age old debate: Is Fort Lauderdale or Miami the better location for a top division club in South Florida? * Can USL create multiple club derbies in major markets and ditch territorial right...

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 subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 their potential US Open Cup run. 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

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 with Protagonist Soccer . However, due to circumstances out of our control, it has been delayed. In waiting, Calum discusses the questions he put forward that will and will not be answered, along with contemplating the future of the NPSL as a...

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 photo from Everton Football Club 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

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 episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 against government involvement in the sport or politics in the sport, but more and more of late they’re violating their own policies. The White House FIFA World Cup Task Force is the latest trigger. Here in the United States sports whether it...

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 access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss the USL Championship trialing the “Only The Captain” initiative this year. The initiative is aimed at improving cooperation, communication, and respect between the referee and players, and in turn the image of the game. Oh and we also preview all 12 Western Conference teams. Beyond The 90' is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a...

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' is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

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' is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

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 episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 requested my thoughts on how the current tensions between Canada and the United States, two countries inextricably linked culturally would impact the sport we love. Most of these thoughts are based on my personal perspectives and my personal...

Teenagers, Stephen Ireland, Michael Johnson, Micah Richards, Nedum Onuoha, Joe Hart, Kasper Schmeichel and Daniel Sturridge all played a prominent role in the 2007-08 campaign for Manchester City. Outside of Joe Hart who had been acquired from Shrewsbury, all had come through Manchester City’s youth system. We discuss their breakthroughs in this episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to...

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 Championship. Also, we engage in some housekeeping as to how you can subscribe to our podcast. 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

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 the Citizens actually are from the very top. 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

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 you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 also discuss some of the theories as to the timing of the news that Kartik put in this piece 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/subscri...

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 Division One men’s pro league to launch in 2027. Much more on this subject is coming in the next few days at BT90. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.s...

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 changed the schedule). James reviews the Tampa Bay Sun’s 2-2 comeback draw versus Fort Lauderdale United in the rescheduled derby clash. Then Kartik and James discuss the Tampa Bay Rowdies roster construction for 2025 as well Miami FC’s big signin...