John Parker
@johnkickback.bsky.social
Co-Founder and CEO, @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social. American soccer nerd.
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“They feel like an unlikely champion, and it makes me want it for them even more.”
Susannah Collins on why she is rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS Cup 🔥👏
Susannah Collins on why she is rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS Cup 🔥👏
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“They feel like an unlikely champion, and it makes me want it for them even more.”
Susannah Collins on why she is rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS Cup 🔥👏
Susannah Collins on why she is rooting for the Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS Cup 🔥👏
This is clear northeastern media bias perpetuated by @empiregass.bsky.social
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃
@empiregass.bsky.social & @susannahfuller.bsky.social built their 5-a-side of Thanksgiving dishes on @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social…
we’re not saying someone should be investigated, but 😬
Argue responsibly in the replies 💭
@empiregass.bsky.social & @susannahfuller.bsky.social built their 5-a-side of Thanksgiving dishes on @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social…
we’re not saying someone should be investigated, but 😬
Argue responsibly in the replies 💭
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 PM
This is clear northeastern media bias perpetuated by @empiregass.bsky.social
Today, I’m thankful for recent Philadelphia Union roster moves
November 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today, I’m thankful for recent Philadelphia Union roster moves
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We are so thankful for YOU ‼️
Without your support for the past 18 months, Soccerwise wouldn’t exist ❤️
Without your support for the past 18 months, Soccerwise wouldn’t exist ❤️
November 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We are so thankful for YOU ‼️
Without your support for the past 18 months, Soccerwise wouldn’t exist ❤️
Without your support for the past 18 months, Soccerwise wouldn’t exist ❤️
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LEVEL UP : Noahkai Banks 💫
The young German American has six consecutive starts with #Augsburg & solidified himself as one of the top center back prospects.
Banks excels with the & in 1v1 duals. With the #USMNT in search of center backs, Banks could make a case for the 2026 WC squad.
The young German American has six consecutive starts with #Augsburg & solidified himself as one of the top center back prospects.
Banks excels with the & in 1v1 duals. With the #USMNT in search of center backs, Banks could make a case for the 2026 WC squad.
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Calen Carr calls Mehdi Ballouchy a 5-a-side LEGEND 🐐
The kind of player you pick first every single time ⚽️
The kind of player you pick first every single time ⚽️
November 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Calen Carr calls Mehdi Ballouchy a 5-a-side LEGEND 🐐
The kind of player you pick first every single time ⚽️
The kind of player you pick first every single time ⚽️
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Rose Lavelle - World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and now NWSL Champion and finals MVP 🏆
@empiregass.bsky.social @jordangeli.bsky.social
@empiregass.bsky.social @jordangeli.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Rose Lavelle - World Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and now NWSL Champion and finals MVP 🏆
@empiregass.bsky.social @jordangeli.bsky.social
@empiregass.bsky.social @jordangeli.bsky.social
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Adding another free kick masterpiece to the Son Heung-Min highlight reel 😮💨
November 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Adding another free kick masterpiece to the Son Heung-Min highlight reel 😮💨
If Nancy takes the Celtic job, I think there are exactly two candidates I want considered for the USMNT job next cycle, Mikey Varas and Jesper Sorensen.
November 23, 2025 at 3:31 AM
If Nancy takes the Celtic job, I think there are exactly two candidates I want considered for the USMNT job next cycle, Mikey Varas and Jesper Sorensen.
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A massive salute from the Kickback Committee to USL fans across the country who have SHOWN UP for their clubs this season. Playoffs in Tulsa have seen sellout crowds, a sell out in Knoxville for the USL League One final.
Keep going and keep growing the game. 🙌
Keep going and keep growing the game. 🙌
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A massive salute from the Kickback Committee to USL fans across the country who have SHOWN UP for their clubs this season. Playoffs in Tulsa have seen sellout crowds, a sell out in Knoxville for the USL League One final.
Keep going and keep growing the game. 🙌
Keep going and keep growing the game. 🙌
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What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
November 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What a message from both sets of players to start the USL Championship Final, wearing t-shirts that say:
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
"USL HQ: PRO REL? TRY PRO STANDARDS FIRST" Major statement made from the USL Players Association.
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ESPN is carrying some SEC college Club hockey. The broadcast is exactly what I was expecting.
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
ESPN is carrying some SEC college Club hockey. The broadcast is exactly what I was expecting.
I’m on my annual trip to Argentina, and as someone who simply cannot sleep on planes this is when I get to lurk and see what y’all are doing at the weird hours on Bluesky.
November 20, 2025 at 5:17 AM
I’m on my annual trip to Argentina, and as someone who simply cannot sleep on planes this is when I get to lurk and see what y’all are doing at the weird hours on Bluesky.
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On repeat until further notice 🔁
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
On repeat until further notice 🔁
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
I guess we need the USMNT A team to play the B team for our World Cup spot, because the B team is...good?
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I guess we need the USMNT A team to play the B team for our World Cup spot, because the B team is...good?
Hey! Alex Silverman is on Bluesky! Give him a follow fellow soccer people!
Sources: MLS owners have officially begun the process of planning for Commissioner Don Garber's departure, holding their first succession committee meeting last week and retaining The Miles Group to lead the process. Full story at SBJ.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
MLS owners formally begin Don Garber succession planning
A small group of MLS owners held their first closed-door “succession committee” meeting last Wednesday prior to Thursday’s full Board of Governors meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hey! Alex Silverman is on Bluesky! Give him a follow fellow soccer people!
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Sources: MLS owners have officially begun the process of planning for Commissioner Don Garber's departure, holding their first succession committee meeting last week and retaining The Miles Group to lead the process. Full story at SBJ.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
MLS owners formally begin Don Garber succession planning
A small group of MLS owners held their first closed-door “succession committee” meeting last Wednesday prior to Thursday’s full Board of Governors meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Sources: MLS owners have officially begun the process of planning for Commissioner Don Garber's departure, holding their first succession committee meeting last week and retaining The Miles Group to lead the process. Full story at SBJ.
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/202...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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One. More. Match.
Our very own @susannahfuller.bsky.social reflects on her husband, Coach Ian Fuller’s season, and the successes of @oneknoxsc.bsky.social who take on the Playoff Final later today.
This is truly more than just a game...
Our very own @susannahfuller.bsky.social reflects on her husband, Coach Ian Fuller’s season, and the successes of @oneknoxsc.bsky.social who take on the Playoff Final later today.
This is truly more than just a game...
November 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
One. More. Match.
Our very own @susannahfuller.bsky.social reflects on her husband, Coach Ian Fuller’s season, and the successes of @oneknoxsc.bsky.social who take on the Playoff Final later today.
This is truly more than just a game...
Our very own @susannahfuller.bsky.social reflects on her husband, Coach Ian Fuller’s season, and the successes of @oneknoxsc.bsky.social who take on the Playoff Final later today.
This is truly more than just a game...
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New conferences are making its way to #MLS in 2027 👀
We made our own predictions on how we see the conferences being formed. Do you agree?
We made our own predictions on how we see the conferences being formed. Do you agree?
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New conferences are making its way to #MLS in 2027 👀
We made our own predictions on how we see the conferences being formed. Do you agree?
We made our own predictions on how we see the conferences being formed. Do you agree?
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🚨 Massive move: Apple is ditching the MLS paywall! ⚽📺
Starting next season, every MLS game will be available to all Apple TV subscribers, no extra Season Pass needed! 👏
Soccer fans everywhere just scored a huge win 🇺🇸
Starting next season, every MLS game will be available to all Apple TV subscribers, no extra Season Pass needed! 👏
Soccer fans everywhere just scored a huge win 🇺🇸
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨 Massive move: Apple is ditching the MLS paywall! ⚽📺
Starting next season, every MLS game will be available to all Apple TV subscribers, no extra Season Pass needed! 👏
Soccer fans everywhere just scored a huge win 🇺🇸
Starting next season, every MLS game will be available to all Apple TV subscribers, no extra Season Pass needed! 👏
Soccer fans everywhere just scored a huge win 🇺🇸
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Claudia Pagan breaks down the massive transformation happening within Puerto Rican football 🇵🇷💥
Big names like Daddy Yankee are now investing in the project ⚽
The island’s football future is looking brighter than ever 🌟
Big names like Daddy Yankee are now investing in the project ⚽
The island’s football future is looking brighter than ever 🌟
November 14, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Claudia Pagan breaks down the massive transformation happening within Puerto Rican football 🇵🇷💥
Big names like Daddy Yankee are now investing in the project ⚽
The island’s football future is looking brighter than ever 🌟
Big names like Daddy Yankee are now investing in the project ⚽
The island’s football future is looking brighter than ever 🌟
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BREAKING NEWS 🚨
MLS owners have passed the vote to change the league schedule to match the international calendar! Starting in 2027, MLS will play late summer to May.
How do you feel about this change?
MLS owners have passed the vote to change the league schedule to match the international calendar! Starting in 2027, MLS will play late summer to May.
How do you feel about this change?
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
MLS owners have passed the vote to change the league schedule to match the international calendar! Starting in 2027, MLS will play late summer to May.
How do you feel about this change?
MLS owners have passed the vote to change the league schedule to match the international calendar! Starting in 2027, MLS will play late summer to May.
How do you feel about this change?