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The #U17WorldCup kicks off today! we have got you covered with five #USYNT Talents to keep your eyes on this tournament 👀
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Have you heard about the team that’s looking to go FIVE seasons #unbeaten?! 👀

Wes Burdine joins @susannahfuller.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social to chat about the growth of #MinnesotaAurora, emphasizing the importance of being community owned!
October 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
LEVEL UP: FERMIN LOPEZ💫

This past week, #FerminLopez scored a hat-trick in Champions League, and followed it up with a goal in #ElClasico.

After making the midfield his own in #Barcelona, is he a potential difference maker in Spain's bid for a second men's World Cup in 2026?
October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
That’s a wrap on the October International Window 🎬

With the October #WorldCup Qualifiers coming to a close, we have some familiar and new faces securing a ticket to the World Cup next summer 🤩

Did your #country book their spot this International Window?
October 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
LEVEL UP: ANTONIO NUSA 🤩

With two goals and an assist this week, #AntonioNusa is leveling up 💫

Since joining #RBLeipzig, Nusa has begun refining his game as a crucial creator for Norway.

#Norway seems set to make waves in 2026, it may be Antonio Nusa’s world class dribbling that wins the crowds.
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
FELT SO NICE, HE’S DONE IT TWICE 😮‍💨

#HajiWright with the brace as his world class finish puts the #USMNT ahead in Colorado!
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
COOL AS YOU LIKE 🥶

#HajiWright keeps it clean and SMASHES the ball past the #Australia keeper to bring the #USMNT level!
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
The #Socceroos strike first as the #USMNT can’t keep out the #Australia attack 😶‍🌫️
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
With a population of 500,000, Cape Verde pull of an incredible run and qualify for their FIRST EVER World Cup as the second SMALLEST nation in the competitions history 🤩

We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏
October 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
USA LEVEL IN AUSTIN 🤩

BEAUTIFUL teamwork on display as Tillman picks out Balogun for his second #USMNT goal of 2025!
October 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
The #UnitedStates get caught in transition and Enner Valencia fires #Ecuador in front 🇪🇨
October 11, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The Official 2026 World Cup Match Ball is UNVEILED 🤩

The ‘Trionda’ ball represents the colors of the 3 nations hosting the tournament. Each panel includes graphics representing each nation.

The star for the USA ⭐️
The eagle for Mexico 🦅
The maple leaf for Canada 🍁

Are you ready for kick off?
October 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
@kickbacksoccer.bsky.social introduces its First Touch partnership with @americanoutlaws.bsky.social, @ussoccer.com's largest supporter group.

The platform invites new fans to experience their first soccer game in a supporter stand, for free, at every U.S. men’s & women’s match through 2027..
September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Meet the 2026 World Cup Mascots 🤩

Clutch, the Bald Eagle, represents the USA as its national bird. Rocking the USMNT Away kit 🦅

Maple, the Moose, draws connections to Canada’s maple leaf 🫎

Zayu, the Jaguar, symbolizes the strength and bravery of Mexico 🐆

Who are you most excited to meet in 2026?
September 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
LEVEL UP #4 ⭐️

19-year-old Joaquin Seys is making waves at #ClubBrugge: 3 goals in #UCL qualifying + an assist vs Monaco. ⚡️

Reigning Belgian Debutant of the Year, is he the modern fullback #Belgium needs as the Golden Generation fades?
September 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Level Up #3

This week: Eliesse Ben Seghir 🇲🇦

After switching from France to Morocco in 2024, the 19-year-old secured a $30M+ move to Bayer Leverkusen, starting both qualifiers that clinched Morocco’s World Cup spot.

He is the key to Morocco continuing their 2022 run?

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September 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social says FIFA must drop dynamic pricing for World Cup 2026 tickets in NYC. Fixed prices, local seats, resale caps: a fight for affordable access. Will it work? Do you want it to?
September 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Level Up 2

Weekly, our ’26 Newsletter spotlights a player who’s Leveled Up. This week it’s Estêvão Willian of #Brazil 🇧🇷 and #ChelseaFC

The 17-year-old made headlines with his debut international goal. He already looks like a pillar of Brazil’s future but is the hype around Brazil’s youth is real?
September 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Every week in our '26 Newsletter, we highlight a player who has leveled up their game. This week, it's Lamine Camara of #Senegal 🇸🇳 and #ASMonaco!

He's got two pivotal matches in qualifying vs. DR Congo & Sudan coming up this week.

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September 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social launched the first weekly World Cup newsletter, First Touch '26!

Want to know how to purchase tickets? Looking to follow the big news in advance of the tournament? Want to just remember some World Cup cult heroes with us?

Sign up at kickbacksoccer.com!
August 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It's @claudiampagan.bsky.social Global Soccer Scroll! She has every major soccer story of the last week wrapped up for you 👇
August 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
There's nothing more inspiring than a magical #WorldCup run, and Ecuador in 2006 sparked something special in @soccerkicks.bsky.social ⚽️❤️
July 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
@nccourage.com's @briannapinto.bsky.social's favorite soccer memory is up next in our Testimonial series...and of course she had the greatest soccer debut of ALL-TIME!
July 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We find our way into the American soccer community in a lot of unique ways, including...playing college football?

Charlotte FC super fan and @bsky.app finance guru @peark.es has the next in our series of First Touch Testimonials!
July 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Continuing our celebration of the American soccer community with our First Touch Testimonial series, featuring the standard bearer of American soccer analysis, @mattdoyle.bsky.social !

Forza Italia 1990!
July 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM