Florida Soccer Report

As the world celebrated the beautiful game the past six weeks, the Miami Ball Run is about making sure that legacy reaches the children who need it most.The Ball Run brought together soccer, culture, community, and purpose in support of Little Haiti FC, a youth soccer program providing children with access to quality coaching, mentorship, equipment, safe places to play, and opportunities to grow, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.At a time when the rising cost of youth soccer can leave too many children on the sidelines, Little Haiti FC is helping keep the game open, accessible, and full of possibility. They are the only fully free-to-play club in Miami-Dade County where seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches were contested. The Miami Ball Run was our opportunity to turn a global soccer moment into lasting local impact and to support the next generation of Miami’s young players.Supporters may contribute through: Checks, PayPal and OnlineMake Checks payable to: Little Haiti FC. #MiamiBallRun #LittleHaitiFC #FreeYouthSoccer #NoChildPricedOut #LetKidsPlay #SoccerForAll #MiamiKids #CommunityImpact #WorldCupLegacy #TheBeautifulGameForAll #BallRunGlobal 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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Miami FC win on return to USL Championship play. 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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From feasting to famine, the collapse of FC Naples is confounding. 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 coming off their first loss of the season look to bounce back.Beyond The 90' is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 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

It was a one-sided affair in Miami. 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 Tampa Bay Rowdies sit atop the Eastern Conference table in the USL Super League with Miami FC climbing to within striking distance. Sporting Jax women’s side continues to surge while the men falter. We talk about Fort Lauderdale’s most recent loses to the Tampa Bay Sun, some bad officiating in the Sarasota Paradise loss to Forward Madison as well as the bad week for previously high-flying FC Naples. 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

Not a whole lot to report from this one but there were some standout performances. 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’re back at the Florida Soccer Report and we take a quick trip around the state to discuss the Unbeaten table-topping Tampa Bay Rowdies, and everything else going on. 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

Short match recap. 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

Quick postgame 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

We don’t do match previews often but this match in particular intrigues me. 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

It was a busy week where James saw the best teams in both the USL Championship and Super League in person, because both are from Florida. 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

Fort Lauderdale United kept their faint postseason hopes alive tonight with a 3-1 victory over DC Power. 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 are back at the Florida Soccer Report! 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 Kartik’s audio which was not as good as usual- a Riverside inadvertently switched his mic to the camera mic- James audio is still pristine. 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’re back at the Florida Soccer Report and James’ helps break down the last week around Florida clubs in the Gainbridge Super League, USL League One, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies. Kartik also talks with new Fort Lauderdale Head Coach Paul Jennison about the change in tactical approach and attitude with his club. 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’re back at the Florida Soccer Report Podcast and we dive deep into Sporting Jax’s winning performances, Tampa Bay Sun’s new look squad and Fort Lauderdale United’s rotten run and coaching change. 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 discuss the resumption of the Gainbridge USL Super League Season on Saturday before James exclusive- sit-down with Sarasota Paradise Founder and CEO Marcus Walfridson. 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 discuss the struggling Tampa Bay Sun, big Rowdies signings, Miami FC making moves, Fort Lauderdale and Sporting Jax fighting near the top of the USL Super League and the labor situation in this 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

We discuss USL Super League internationals, Rowdies and Miami FC moves and the labor crises in the USL Championship. 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 catch up on several topics that while we were on hiatus the last two weeks. We discuss attendance concerns in the Gainbridge USL Super League and give an update on each Florida side including high-flying Fort Lauderdale United, dive into the Rowdies off-season, pay tribute to FC Naples and discuss Liam Fox's appointment in Jacksonville. 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

Dissecting the end of the season and personnel choices ahead 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

Leo Fernandes is retiring from pro soccer- one of the most impactful players in the recent history of Lower division soccer and the Tampa Bay Rowdies - we pay tribute to him today before getting into our normal run of show discussing all things USL in the state on both the men’s and women’s side.Among the topics we discussed is why roster construction is so critical to deal with the humidity in Florida. 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 sat down with Fort Lauderdale United’s standout keeper Bella Hara to discuss her development as a keeper, her play for the Guam National Team, winning the D2 national title in college and transitioning to 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

It was a busy weekend - James and Kartik wrap it all up. 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 terms of entertainment no match in world football was better this weekend than this one. In fact, I would argue with the best match I’ve seen in months from an entertainment standpoint. (I am not confusing, entertainment, with quality by the way). When coupled with today’s Gainbridge Super League match between Carolina and Jacksonville. We had two spectacular matches involving Florida teams on Sunday afternoon/evening. We discussed this match as well as making an announcement regarding some Premier League coverage on this platform. 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 week’s pod features lots of chatter about the Rowdies promising week that ended in conceding a late equalizer to North Carolina as well as a discussion of Miami FC’s new stadium and USL Super League news. 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

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 victory over North Carolina), and now, the commencement of her professional career in Jacksonville – we explore it all. Kartik even got a question in on the FSU-UNC rivalry which if you know him, he drones on about as the epic women’s college soccer rivalry. 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 unpack the weekend that was around the state and discuss player development a bit. 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

Winter Park-native and Stetson grad Charles Ahl has made a big impression in his rookie season in the USL Championship. Ahl was the Atlantic Sun Player of the Year while at Stetson and spent several seasons in the Orlando City SC youth setup. Ahl played for the UPSL National Champion AS Frenzi side in 2023 along with Yan Diomande who now features in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig. Ahl scored the equalizer in a nationally-televised ESPN match for the Riverhounds against Miami in July on the last kick of the match and has now become a regular for the Hounds. He scored this past week in the 2-1 to Tampa Bay at Al Lang Stadium. We dive deep into Charles career progression and development to this point including talking about playing in Florida, what its like to latch on with a professional club and the impact of a coaching-legend like Bob Lilley on his development. 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 wrap up a great weekend of USL Super League action for the three Florida sides including a thriller in Fort Lauderdale. We also ponder how bad both Tampa Bay and Miami FC really are? When Lewis Hilton and Sebastián Blanco are missing these two sides appear to be the two worst in the USL Championship at the moment. 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 quick 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

We preview the three Florida sides in the USL Super 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

Born: October 19, 2005Current Team: SD LogroñésConnection to Florida: born here, he has since moved to Europe where he’s climbing the ranks in football - and working on his ReybandzInstagram: mauricioreygadas_ 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 discuss the latest with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Miami FC and FC Naples before discussing the off-season so far in the USL Super 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

Tampa Bay is looking more and more like a playoff team and given the poor quality and recent dips from several of the other sides in the eastern conference, It’s looking like the Rowdies recovery is almost complete. 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

Our James Knowles sits down with Scotland International Georgia Brown to discuss her journey to Jacksonville, including her college career at USF, and her call ups to the Scotland Women’s (Youth) National Team. A YouTube video of this podcast can be found here or 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

I wasn’t able to attend tonight’s match due to coverage of Major League Cricket but streamed the match on an iPad and have some observations. 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

Fourth of July Soccer in Florida. 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’re back and talk about the Rowdies resurgence, Miami FC’s confounding unevenness, FC Naples struggles and the post-Championship celebrations for the Tampa Bay Sun. 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 break down another Tampa Bay loss. 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

since the announcement of the new stadium complex for the Tampa Bay Sun and USL HQ yesterday speculation has focused on the future of the St. Petersburg -based Tampa Bay Rowdies.We discuss the stadium and what the future potentially holds with the Rowdies. And why several different paths could play out for TBR. 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 go in-depth with our coverage and analysis of the USL Super League Final, which was a classic that went to extra time. 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 great match fitting for a final ended with the Sun winning but Fort Lauderdale were heroic in defeat. Across the bay the Tampa Bay Rowdies won their second match of the regular season against the only team they had previously beaten all year…Miami 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

We review the weekend that was in Florida for men’s professional sides in the USL ecosystem. 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 a nearly ten month slog we have arrived at the inaugural USL Super League Final - and it features the two sides we’ve been covering all season, the Tampa Bay Sun and Fort Lauderdale United. We break down the matchup and discuss how we got here in this preview pod. 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 Rowdies despite an absolutely wretched start to the season are now showing real signs of life. The next five matches in the league are all winnable so the Rowdies could charge up the table. We discuss it 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