Outside The 90

The 2020 CBA is a hotly contested current issue in Major League Soccer that has carried into 2021. In this episode of Outside The 90, find out why Collective Bargaining Agreements matter. Additionally, we cover player values, potential value for owners, and the sustainability of the MLS business model.

Today Nate Ream comes on the show to talk American Youth Development, Current Climate of COVID-19, Super Club Culture, Promotion Relegation, and Broad Concepts of College Soccer. 

Today we talk about the institution of the MLS Superdraft and its general trends in regards to the acquisiton of players both on the domestic and global markets. We talk about the differences between MLS and other mainstream North American Sports. Also included: College athlete readiness and recent transfer news. Hope you enjoy! 

Tim Regan, a multi-year MLS pro and ex professional manager and scout, talks to us about differences to MLS league structures, scouting in America, and historical and current challenges Professional Soccer in America faces.A few points:Single entity structureCollective bargainingScouting challengesDesignated PlayersSalariesHistory and Format of different American Professional Soccer flights

In this episode of Outside The 90, we talk with Robbie Arteaga about all things soccer. We bounce around from personal traits, to tactics, to leadership, to what he does in his spare time. 

Welcome to Outside The 90, a soccer podcast where we talk pretty much all things soccer with some deviation to life outside the game as well.