Florida Soccer Report

We tackle the huge USL D1 announcement and some other news in this week’s Florida Soccer Report 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

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...

We talk to Chris Petley about Tallahassee SC’s decision to move to League for Clubs from NPSL. 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 week’s Florida Soccer Report Podcast we discuss Al Lang Stadium’s repairs which we are told should be ready for the Rowdies home opener in April, multiple Miami FC player and coaching moves as well as speculation about Denya Castellanos future. 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/subs...

James and Kartik are back for 2025. We talk about Lawrence Wyke's return to Tampa Bay, Antonio Nocerino's move to Las Vegas, Ryan Spaulding reuniting with Neill Collins and discuss where Cal Jennings may land among other topics. 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

Happy Holidays everyone! We discuss Neill Collins move to Sacramento and dive deep into the Rowdies offseason plans and thoughts about the roster. 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

Tampa Bay and Fort Lauderdale both won their final matches of the fall slate before the winter break. The big story not only for Fort Lauderdale but from a USL Super League standpoint this week was the remarkable play of Kiara Pralle in her full debut. 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/subs...

The fall half of the USL Super League Season is almost over and we review the Sun’s 2-0 loss in Dallas and Fort Lauderdale’s impressive win vs Spokane in addition to talking transfers. 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 discuss Sporting JAX playing the 2025-26 USL Super League season at UNF’s Hodges Stadium, Fort Lauderdale’s 2-1 win over Dallas and the deep state of the women’s player pool nationally. 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 break down Tampa Bay’s 2-1 win over Carolina in depth, preview Fort Lauderdale’s match against DC Power and talk a little Marta and the Orlando Pride’s quest for immortality this weekend. 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 review an action packed Sunday in the state with bonus content on the Tampa Bay Rowdies in addition to the USL Super League Florida Derby clash. 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 recap this weekend’s action. Sorry for the delay this week as Kartik has been busy and should have a new professional announcement 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

After several weeks away due to dodging Hurricanes, James and Kartik are back to discuss the latest from the Tampa Bay Sun and Fort Lauderdale United. 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

Tampa Bay’s long awaited European trio arrived just in time for Friday’s matchup in Charlotte against the Carolina Ascent. Despite dealing with the impacts of Hurricane Helene back home, the Sun put in a credible performance in a 0-0 draw against the league leaders. James and Kartik analyze the use of inverted fullbacks by the Sun in this match. We also discuss Fort Lauderdale’s opener which we in...

We discuss Tampa Bay's 1-0 loss to an impressive Brooklyn side, laud Fort Lauderdale's superior ball; retention and attacking play in a 2-0 win at DC and get into some alleged issues around Fort Lauderdale United that surfaced this week on social media. 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...

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...

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. 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

Week one of the USL Super League is in the book! James and Kartik discuss the match they both attended, Tampa Bay Sun’s 1-1 draw vs Dallas in front of a sellout crowd. They also discuss Fort Lauderdale’s impressive second half to salvage a draw in Spokane and some general observations around the league and the standard of play. This podcast is also available on Spotify . We’re working to get it on...

Welcoming our readers and listeners to a new audio production focused on the USL Super League and its Florida clubs - Fort Lauderdale United and Tampa Bay Sun debut this weekend and we will be covering Sporting Jacksonville as well as they build towards their first season. If you are a paid subscriber to Beyond the 90' this podcast will be offered in whatever Podcast app you prefer. Substack provi...

We discuss the club's transition from adult-amateur ranks to pro, the challenges of building a club culture, the use of local players from Central Florida, the quest for consistency and high fitness levels in transitioning players to the pro ranks and the tactical side of the club's success thus far this season in NISA. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers...

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

We take a trip around Florida and get a sense of what's happening at the lower division and adult amateur level thus far this season. We also discuss USL's big women's league 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