Beyond the 90 Podcast

Many of you have privately messaged me about Spokane’s folding and felt I was pulling punches. I wanted to give USL the space of the playoffs before discussing these matters but unfortunately it feels like it is time to discuss these matters. We also preview the Carolina-Lexington final. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

The UK media’s hysterical response to Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup selection is broken down. 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

Some thoughts on tactics and greatness. And how John Stones helped make Kyle Walker the ultimate inverted fullback. 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 breakdown the way Vincent Kompany set up Bayern in this record shattering season. 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

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

Recently President Trump did acknowledge FIFA World Cup tickets are too high. Thank you Mr. President. But where were you the last nine months when the fleecing of fans in a working class sport was going on? Politicians in both parties have sold out the fans for Let’s explore that. NOTE: This video was taken before private sponsors helped reduce the cost of trips on NJ transit, but with taped afte...

The Gainbridge USL Super League regular season has concluded. 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 changes to the PLS were made specific purposes it appears. 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

Breaking down the investment of KKR/Hometown Soccer Holdings. 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 solidarity of the USL championship players during the recently resolved labor dispute with remarkable. We give some thoughts. 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 finer points of the newsUSL CBA will be revealed soon but here are some quick thoughts. I also neglected to mention that the unity of the players helped create the elements for the deal - that’s a point we will elaborate on more real soon. 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

Some initial reaction to MLS Next Pro’s announcement. 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

Recently, I jumped back on Twitter and have said my share of stupid hotheaded things since going back on that platform. I own this and it’s my fault. I’m considering jumping back off Twitter. More importantly something I said last night caused a fire storm. I talked about my long-held view that Canadian teams should be tossed out of MLS. That is actually a deeply-held belief I have had for many ye...

We talk 2002! 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

World Cup 2026 was supposed to be a hinge moment for investment in the sport in the USA. Well we’re at that hinge and clubs are still bleeding cash while players have real grievances in terms of compensation and licensing. The parties in the current USL Championship labor dispute are close to an agreement but not close enough. We do some reporting here and discuss why both sides have valid points...

We start a new weekly series at BT90 today with weekly Wednesday video podcasts. Some of my best memories of the USMNT are from 1999… but let’s also talk Copa America 1995 and the World Cup qualifying for the 1998 World Cup as well as the 1999 Confederations Cup and some great friendlies. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...

In case you missed it and judging by much of the US SOCCER media you may have, Real Sociedad won Copa Del Ray with a manager many of us have followed his whole career- because he’s AMERICAN! 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 third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup was an amazing two-matchday week as we saw two USL Championship clubs and one USL League One club knock out MLS opponents, and we also saw the dismissal of the defending League winners, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, get knocked out. We also have some tasty Fourth Round matches for you on the final week of April. This is a public episode. If you'd like...

There has been lots of commentary about how the player protests in USL Championship haven’t worked - but that’s not the case from where I sit. We give an update on negotiations where sticking points remain and management while fairly united might have some loose ends. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthe90.s...

A full update on where we stand in negotiations as of April 13. 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

Fifteen years ago NASL 2.0 kicked off with four matches. As the league’s first employee I have some quick thoughts and observations about that night and what followed. 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

Apologies for not having separate matchday videos, as U.S. Soccer scheduled these games on a Tuesday & Wednesday, when they should’ve been played on a Wednesday & Thursday due to the International Break. But all the action will be discussed in this video. 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/s...

Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery’s Aston Villa Revolution (2025) is an acclaimed book by one of the world’s best football journalists, Guillem Balagué. We’re privileged to have Balagué to join us on the podcast to discuss his new book and Unai Emery’s career. We go through his tactics, methodology, man management skills, philosophies and also discuss the partnership with Monchi and why Spani...

I don’t like a 48 team World Cup- heck I never really liked the 32 team World Cup either. But it is what it is, and 47 of the 48 countries played well enough in World Cup qualifying however it was constituted to merit an opportunity at USA 2026. But one side didn’t… That’s Sweden who, despite their extensive international pedigree, have no business being in this tournament. This is a public episod...

This is a big week for Lexington. If they continue to misfire it will be time to start asking questions. 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