The Third Half Podcast: Open Cup, USL and NISA news this past week

We discuss the following: 1- US Open Cup back on CBS/Paramount (until 2026)A year later than it should have been, but after the good work in 23, this is nothing but a plus.2- FC Tulsa announce local partnership with Blitz Academy FC to form FC Tulsa Academy. Partnership seems very akin to Sporting Jax partnership with Florida Elite3- Phoenix Rising announces National Scouting Department This seems like a preparing for the future moveSignings:Detroit City sign former Michigan Stars starting keeper Tatenda Mkuruva. Decent keeper with plenty of reps. Also, a byproduct of where NISA is right now? Club de Lyon summer move makes sense but what does it tell us about NISA? Colorado Springs picks up Forward Herbert Endeley on loan from FC Dallas. 23 year old played on North Texas SC’s title team last year.Other news:Good community outreach: Louisville City doing a blood drive at game v Detroit City. Those who show an appointment for the drive will receive ticket to game.Schedule news:New Mexico United reschedule 2 games Oakland Roots game from October 18th to 19th at 3 pm Mountain (5 Eastern)Rhode Island FC game from October 25th to 24 at 7 pm Mountain (9 Eastern)San Antonio FC schedule 31 May friendly with current La Liga side Las Palmas Lou City v Eintracht Frankfurt July 29th as part of Eintracht’s preseason tour.Warburton hiring: Mark Warburton on Sporting Jax Soccer Hour - embedded below: 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