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It’s that time of year! And it’s halftime of El Clásico on ABC. So no better time to dive into this weekends playoff matchups. 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

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Tatum Thomason scored a brace against Fort Lauderdale to earn USL Player of the Week honors recently. A standout at both University of Washington and Arizona State she’s been one of the revelations of this young Gainbridge Super League (sprint) campaign. We spoke to her about her youth development, college career, time in Portland Thorns camp and her adjustment to the Super League in this interview. 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 has the highest fail rate historically of clubs in terms of major professional leagues globally. Rumors have flown the last 72 hours about two clubs folding immediately after this season. But there is a broader vision now at USLHQ, which is different from the thinking that was in place when most of the current ownership groups were brought into the league. We unpack all this. 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

What is a very complicated topic related to Prime Minister Andy Burnham and needs nuance as well as a deep understanding of the transformation of Manchester as a city as well as the UK economy (and some basic understanding of the UK political system) is being simplified to sensational headlines bolt by proponents and opponents of Manchester City FC. I do my best to unpack it here although full disclosure I’m not sure “my best” is going to hold up in the midst of this fire storm. 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

As someone who follows the airline industry, I was very aware and paying attention to the Obama administrations crusade ( my word, not theirs) against state-subsidized foreign carriers in the mid 2010’s. It wasn’t a policy I was wild about as it was excessively protectionist for my taste. And I certainly didn’t think it would ever impact football but here we are. I explain. 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

There has been a change in the Confederation of North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Certain powers that dominated this region in Central America are giving way to the Caribbean. It started with the Final Round of Qualifying for this past summer’s World Cup and continues in this new edition of the CONCACAF Nations 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

NOTE: this is a developing and highly-fluid story and the analysis might be dated by the time this podcast is consumed. I am sure we will have more on this in the near 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/subscribe

Tactical storylines, top performers, and the biggest surprises from the opening weeks ahead of the international break. 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 done a deep dive and are tweaking our content accordingly. 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 will review the two Semifinal matches as the Columbus Crew took on Orlando City & the Colorado Rapids took on St. Louis City SC for the right to play in the Championship Final of the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 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

Valencia CF didn’t just sack head coach Carlos Corberán—they wiped out their entire sporting structure. CEO Ron Gourlay was shown the door, the backroom staff was purged, and for the fifth time since 2022, the managerial seat at Mestalla is completely vacant. The club moved quickly on the executive front, bringing back Braulio Vázquez (arriving from Osasuna) as Sporting Director—the same man who held the role from 2010 to 2013. But even with a veteran administrator returning to familiar ground, what top-tier manager in modern football would step into a situation this chaotic? Valencia used to be an elite destination because its massive ambition matched its high pressure. Now, under Peter Lim’s ownership, Valencia hasn’t just become hard to coach—it has become structurally unmanageable. 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

As Kartik Krishnaiyer gave his thoughts about 9/11 on his video, I felt I had to share mine as a native New Yorker born in the Bronx. That horrible Tuesday morning, waking up to a phone call from a friend in Orlando who told me to watch the news, and I saw the smoke coming out of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Then saw in real time the second plane crashing into the South Tower. We should always remember that tragic day that affected everyone in the country. Always hope something like that will never happen again. 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