Beyond the 90 Podcast

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 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 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 from Eastlands, to Arsenal and Blackburn. Despite the setbacks, City hit the first international break sitting 5th. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyond...

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 unleash the power of free market economics and a true meritocracy in the domestic game. 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 fans embraced the takeover by the controversial former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra who hired Eriksson as Manager. Then Manchester City proceeded to spend lavishly by the club’s recent standards over the summer, landing among others the brilliant Brazilian Elano and Bulgarian winger Martin Petrov. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscrib...

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 1968 and 1977, Manchester City won five major trophies and finished a single point behind the champions in the league (then the English First Division) twice. But by 1983 the club was slipping into a purgatory that would not end until Sven’s ap...

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

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

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 creative commons license. 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 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 previous employment with the entities impacted, but that is not coloring his objectivity. 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 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 other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

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 American or US-raised player to make an MLS roster than it has been in the past thanks to work visas, and the number of foreign soccer players who eventually get green cards. MLS today has a far higher percentage of foreign players than it did...

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

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 Quill’s move to FC Dallas. Collins in 2021/Photo by Matt May-Tampa Bay Rowdies 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

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 Phoenix Rising with a new head coach. An update regarding Al Lang Stadium. As referenced after the double whammy the west central coast of Florida took, here are pictures of the immediate aftermath of Tropicana Field , where the Rowdies had bee...

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

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 regarding final day scheduling. * Our coverage plans for the final day of the USL Championship Season As always, thank you for listening and supporting Beyond the 90. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...

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 ramifications be? * Discussion about Louisville City 3 Miami FC 0 with Kartik Krishnaiyer. * A look at the games I think are important this weekend and why. As always thank you for your support of The Third Half. This is a public episode....

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 Western Conference * I then take a look at the timeline with Fort Lauderdale United and Deon Graham that leaves one with too many questions. As always thank you for listening. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with ot...

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 of town with draw. * Las Vegas Lights then blow chance to take 2nd place as they get late point in Tulsa. * Breaking down the current tiebreakers with the teams tied on points. * Quick thoughts on the weekend to come. As always, thank you f...

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 Lauderdale’s 2-1 loss in Charlotte and have a general conversation about the quality and importance of USL Super League in the women’s professional soccer landscape. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...

Happy 904 Day! For 904 Day we talk to Steve Livingstone CEO and President of Sporting JAX about not only 904 Day but building a new professional soccer club from scratch on both the men's and women's side. Livingstone has a long and successful history in launching clubs, running clubs, managing venues and building venues in both Soccer and American Football. This is a public episode. If you'd like...

We have the immense privilege of sitting down with Tampa Bay Sun President Christina Unkel in this special edition of the USL Super League Report on BT 90’s Florida Soccer Report. Known to many fans for her work as a referee, a FIFA analyst and a media personality, Unkel also became the President of the Tampa Bay area’s new D1 women’s soccer club last year and the side played its first competitive...

On this midweek edition of The Third Half audio we take a look at Louisville City going into the out of contract market to bring someone home. Who is it, and is Danny Cruz in a worrying position of too many names and not enough playing time for all? And we take look at Colorado Spring Switchbacks 3 Memphis 901 FC 1. Giveaways galore, questionable bookings given and diving that wasn’t. Was it a han...

Kartik and James go through the week that was for the Tampa Bay Sun who salvaged a draw thanks to Ashley Orkus’ heroics and discuss Fort Lauderdale’s sale of Luana Grabias to Brooklyn FC. 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 subscri...

On this midweek edition of The Third Half: We look at the recent stadium news surrounding New Mexico United and the positives from it. Transfer news regarding both teams playing tonight and I give my opinion if allowing deals to take this long after the window closes, even if paperwork is submitted on time, should be okay. FT summary and thoughts from Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 Detroit City 3 As always,...