Beyond the 90 Podcast

Is VAR an option in USL- sources tell us it could be on the table and we break it all down and it’s implementation in other parts of the world and an MLS 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

James and Kartik talk about the retirement of one of the most influential players we’ve seen in Rowdies green and gold. 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

Five spots remain open in the USL Championship playoffs- Kartik Krishnaiyer gives his thoughts and encourages readers and listeners to check out Johnathan Starling's more extensive breakdowns at The Third Half on Beyond the 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

La Liga blinked for a third time - but more threats await. 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 rebuttal to last week’s questions about Man City. 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 analyze how the USL structure impacts clubs and players. 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

Villarreal’s home match with Barcelona has been moved to the USA. We argue it’s terrible news for football 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

Frank Lampard’s Coventry are flying toward promotion. 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 asks us if Pep Guardiola is past it or is he innovating yet again? because thus far this season in Manchester City’s patterns of play have looked unrecognizable even from last year when they weren’t performing well, but we’re trying to play the way we expect them to play. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...

As we saw in both Semi-Final matches, we had the Hat Trick of Sam Surridge of Nashville SC taking down the Philadelphia Union after the Eastern Pennsylvania side got thrashed seven goals to nil in Vancouver by the Whitecaps in League play, and couldn’t survive a cross-country trip to Music City. Then, a tough, hard-fought match that went into extra time as Austin FC edged out Minnesota United FC w...

Ashlyn Puerta, a shining star in the USL Super League at only 18 , is the focus of this interview. We delve into the journey of this Sporting Jax attacker, who already boasts three goals in four games this season. From her early days as a youth player, through the Albion system in San Diego, her transition to the boys' MLS Next team, her year at Florida State (including the ACC Championship victor...

We sit down with Napa Valley 1839 co-founder and General Manager Arik Housley to discuss his club and the first season as well as the future of The League for Clubs. The Beyond the 90’ podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other pod catchers as well as here on Substack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

On this edition of The Third Half: We start with a state of the site update. It was a weekend of blowouts for teams at the top of their respective conferences. Is Louisville in Charleston’s head? How far could New Mexico United slip down the table? North Carolina FC rebound from their defeat to Louisville as the Tampa Bay Rowdies hold up the bottom of the Eastern Conference again. Lexington SC and...

On the late week edition of The Third Half: Las Vegas Lights have their new manager. I discuss why Devin Rensing maybe the right man at the right moment for the Lights. Jearl Margaritha departs Phoenix Rising for pastures anew in Belgium. Does this hinder Phoenix’s playoff chances? Rhode Island FC and Loudoun United were also busy in the market. Do their moves help them in their end of season push...

On this edition of The Third Half: FC Tulsa and Loudoun United have one of the games of the season. Louisville City came looking for revenge against North Carolina FC. Sacramento Republic’s turnaround is complete, weathering the delay in San Antonio. How did Pittsburgh and Phoenix Rising handle their double header weeks? New Mexico United’s free fall continues. Can Hartford get off the bottom? Are...

On this special late week edition of The Third Half, we are joined by New York Cosmos CEO Erik Stover. We discuss: The hotbed that is North Jersey for talent and their approach to recruitment. How Hinchliffe Stadium was the biggest piece of the puzzle to bringing this together, and how Hinchliffe gives the Cosmos a strong foundation to start on. How the legacy of old will combine with today’s iter...

On this edition of The Third Half: We open talking about all the transfers and trades that took place over the last week as the summer transfer season has officially gone into overdrive. Is Trevor James exit at Detroit City a shock? As we break down the USL Cup, we start with the group of chaos as 4 sides were top of Group 6 at one point in the night. Group 5 saw 3 sides finish on 9 points. We tal...

An update on our proposed conference and related proposals. 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 early week edition of The Third Half: Was Louisville City/FC Tulsa a possible preview of the USL Championship Final? North Carolina ups the pressure on Loudoun United for 3rd in the Eastern Conference. 4 games on national TV, only 1 game with goals. Who will be the happier between Pittsburgh Riverhounds, Detroit City, Rhode Island FC, Hartford Athletic, Sacramento Republic and Lexington SC...

Before we get start the late week edition of The Third Half, here is the link to the San Antonio FC Hill County Strong T-Shirt that was promoted at halftime of the San Antonio FC/Tampa Bay Rowdies game this past Saturday night. Here is also a direct way to donate to San Antonio FC’s fundraiser via Spurs Give along with the game worn jersey auction going to this cause. The auctions for the stadium...

Before we get start promoting this week’s show, here is the link to the San Antonio FC Hill County Strong T-Shirt that was promoted at halftime of the San Antonio FC/Tampa Bay Rowdies game this past Saturday night. Here is also a direct way to donate to San Antonio FC’s fundraiser via Spurs Give along with the game worn jersey auction going to this cause. On this edition of The Third Half: Let’s s...

On this edition of The Third Half, we open talking about the USL Buffalo news and our concerns about pulling out of Elk and Lee. After, we take a look at all things Western Conference. From the freedom Las Vegas now have, to the sides at the bottom who might have a chance to get into the eight, we discuss all the positives and concerns for each of the 12 teams in the Western Conference. From the n...

A light review, as the Philadelphia Union/NY Red Bulls Quarterfinal match was postponed due to severe weather, including thunderstorms and lightning, from Chester up north to Philadelphia Proper. The rescheduled date is set for Wednesday, August 13th. Meanwhile, in Music City, the other Quarterfinal match-up was a big win for the home side after going behind in the first 24 minutes, but took over...

We have some great action to discuss when the 2025 US Open Cup Quarterfinals come to our screens. We had excitement and fun between Minnesota United FC & Chicago Fire, or the grinding between the San Jose Earthquakes and Austin FC. Without a doubt, these two games, while challenging and quirky, showed these four clubs going at it for the right to be called the National Champion of American Soccer....