Florida Soccer Report

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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Not a whole lot to report from this one but there were some standout performances. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Short match recap. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Quick postgame thoughts Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We don’t do match previews often but this match in particular intrigues me. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Fort Lauderdale United kept their faint postseason hopes alive tonight with a 3-1 victory over DC Power. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We are back at the Florida Soccer Report! Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss USL Super League internationals, Rowdies and Miami FC moves and the labor crises in the USL Championship. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Dissecting the end of the season and personnel choices ahead Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

It was a busy weekend - James and Kartik wrap it all up. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We unpack the weekend that was around the state and discuss player development a bit. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Some quick thoughts. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We preview the three Florida sides in the USL Super League. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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_ Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Fourth of July Soccer in Florida. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We break down another Tampa Bay loss. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We review the weekend that was in Florida for men’s professional sides in the USL ecosystem. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at 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. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

The inaugural USL Super League Playoffs will feature both active Florida clubs. Fort Lauderdale hangs on to a 1-1 draw in Spokane thanks to Cosette Morché. We also discuss last weekend's USL Cup action which was end-to-end fun with the Rowdies winning for the first time in two months. Miami FC and FC Naples played out one of the most enjoyable football matches Kartik has seen in person in years, with Miami just edging it in the end. We also discuss the departure of Cammy MacPherson from the Tampa Bay Rowdies and what the Rowdies need to do to improve. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

A fun night in Florida reviewed! Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Lots to discuss this week - we talk about a few Floridians excelling in Europe in addition to Tampa Bay securing a home playoff match in the USL Super League, Fort Lauderdale closing in on a spot and of course our usual Rowdies/Miami FC conversations. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Rowdies got a draw in Lexington. It was a poor match but some definite positives. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We discuss the week that was in Florida Soccer both in USL’s three men’s divisions and on the women’s side as well as in The League for Clubs Gulf Coast Conference. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

Please tell me why Robbie Neilson was fired again? Tampa Bay has one point in five successive USL Championship home matches and three points overall and matches in all competitions in succession with all matches played along the West Coast of Florida since Neilson was sacked.We attempt to unpack all the problems in this conversation. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

The quick collapse of the Tampa Bay Rowdies from top three side in the USL Championship at the end of July 2024 to being at the foot of the table ten months later (and looking increasingly uncompetitive) is fully discussed. Is it the fault of ownership? What about injuries? Roster construction? Management? We go through it all on this week’s podcast. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe

We recap a busy weekend and look ahead to the Open Cup clash at Al Lang Stadium between Tampa Bay and Orlando City. Get full access to Beyond The 90' at beyondthe90.substack.com/subscribe