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A second call for our Kickback @bsky.app starter pack as NWSL returns this week!
We will be adding more people over the coming days...and of course peer pressuring our friends to join in on the fun on Bluesky :)
We will be adding more people over the coming days...and of course peer pressuring our friends to join in on the fun on Bluesky :)
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The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The CPL Final is in the middle of a snowstorm in Canada, true North American soccer heritage...how could it get any better?
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
HOW ABOUT A FREAKIN' BICYCLE KICK EQUALIZER!!!
It’s the 3rd and final leg of The American Soccer Playoff Bracket.
You know the deal!
Fill out your NWSL bracket and stand a chance to across all 3 leagues!
May the biggest Soccer Sicko Win…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You know the deal!
Fill out your NWSL bracket and stand a chance to across all 3 leagues!
May the biggest Soccer Sicko Win…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
American Soccer Playoff Challenge - NWSL
Please read here for details on prizes and the challenge. The scoring for all challenges can be found
here.
This is the NWSL edition, MLS and USL competitions have started and can be followed in due...
docs.google.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
It’s the 3rd and final leg of The American Soccer Playoff Bracket.
You know the deal!
Fill out your NWSL bracket and stand a chance to across all 3 leagues!
May the biggest Soccer Sicko Win…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
You know the deal!
Fill out your NWSL bracket and stand a chance to across all 3 leagues!
May the biggest Soccer Sicko Win…
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Cavan on the score card first time out ;)
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 6:29 PM
Cavan on the score card first time out ;)
You've still got ONE more day to enter our #USLC and #USL1 postseason challenge! If you're playing the #MLS challenge as well, use the same name + email when filling out this form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@usltactics.com @njemurray.bsky.social @theuslshow.bsky.social you in??
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@usltactics.com @njemurray.bsky.social @theuslshow.bsky.social you in??
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
You've still got ONE more day to enter our #USLC and #USL1 postseason challenge! If you're playing the #MLS challenge as well, use the same name + email when filling out this form:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@usltactics.com @njemurray.bsky.social @theuslshow.bsky.social you in??
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@usltactics.com @njemurray.bsky.social @theuslshow.bsky.social you in??
The American Soccer Playoff Bracket closes at Inter Miami’s kickoff tonight: 8pm ET.
Fill out your bracket and stand a chance to win!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Fill out your bracket and stand a chance to win!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
American Soccer Playoff Challenge
Please read here for details on prizes and the challenge.
Notes Below:
1. This sheet only includes MLS Playoffs. To be eligible for the grand prize, YOU MUST COMPETE IN THE USL AND NWSL CHALLENGES ...
docs.google.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The American Soccer Playoff Bracket closes at Inter Miami’s kickoff tonight: 8pm ET.
Fill out your bracket and stand a chance to win!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Fill out your bracket and stand a chance to win!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Excited to do this challenge and worth a mention: this involves ALL of MLS, NWSL, USL Championship and USL League One
Even if you don't know one or all other leagues, great because that's going to be the case for many others that do this
Even if you don't know one or all other leagues, great because that's going to be the case for many others that do this
GET INVOLVED IN BRACKTOBER!
The Great American Soccer Postseason Pool! We'll crown the ultimate soccer pool winner, with a combined pool for #MLS, #NWSL, #USLC and #USL1! You MUST enter with MLS by Friday to be eligible for the grand prize.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Great American Soccer Postseason Pool! We'll crown the ultimate soccer pool winner, with a combined pool for #MLS, #NWSL, #USLC and #USL1! You MUST enter with MLS by Friday to be eligible for the grand prize.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Excited to do this challenge and worth a mention: this involves ALL of MLS, NWSL, USL Championship and USL League One
Even if you don't know one or all other leagues, great because that's going to be the case for many others that do this
Even if you don't know one or all other leagues, great because that's going to be the case for many others that do this
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GET INVOLVED IN BRACKTOBER!
The Great American Soccer Postseason Pool! We'll crown the ultimate soccer pool winner, with a combined pool for #MLS, #NWSL, #USLC and #USL1! You MUST enter with MLS by Friday to be eligible for the grand prize.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Great American Soccer Postseason Pool! We'll crown the ultimate soccer pool winner, with a combined pool for #MLS, #NWSL, #USLC and #USL1! You MUST enter with MLS by Friday to be eligible for the grand prize.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
GET INVOLVED IN BRACKTOBER!
The Great American Soccer Postseason Pool! We'll crown the ultimate soccer pool winner, with a combined pool for #MLS, #NWSL, #USLC and #USL1! You MUST enter with MLS by Friday to be eligible for the grand prize.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The Great American Soccer Postseason Pool! We'll crown the ultimate soccer pool winner, with a combined pool for #MLS, #NWSL, #USLC and #USL1! You MUST enter with MLS by Friday to be eligible for the grand prize.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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D.C. United has done it! They've secured the Wooden Spoon as the worst team in MLS in 2025!
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
October 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
D.C. United has done it! They've secured the Wooden Spoon as the worst team in MLS in 2025!
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
Hey friends! We hear there's a lot of new people joining the @bsky.app community. Welcome!
If you're new here, we'd recommend the below starter pack to immediately get in to the soccer conversation.
If you're not, but know someone who should be added to the pack, let us know!
go.bsky.app/MvuMY81
If you're new here, we'd recommend the below starter pack to immediately get in to the soccer conversation.
If you're not, but know someone who should be added to the pack, let us know!
go.bsky.app/MvuMY81
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Hey friends! We hear there's a lot of new people joining the @bsky.app community. Welcome!
If you're new here, we'd recommend the below starter pack to immediately get in to the soccer conversation.
If you're not, but know someone who should be added to the pack, let us know!
go.bsky.app/MvuMY81
If you're new here, we'd recommend the below starter pack to immediately get in to the soccer conversation.
If you're not, but know someone who should be added to the pack, let us know!
go.bsky.app/MvuMY81
Cannot forget @susannahfuller.bsky.social as mixology Chair!
Kickback Minutes #11 ⚽️
🏆 #PhiladelphiaUnion clinch the Supporter’s Shield.
🔥 #GoldenBoot race: Bouanga vs #Messi vs Surridge.
🇺🇸 #USMNTU20 roll past Italy: Benja Cremaschi brace
⭐️ Union homegrown talent Frankie Westfield Level’s Up
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...
🏆 #PhiladelphiaUnion clinch the Supporter’s Shield.
🔥 #GoldenBoot race: Bouanga vs #Messi vs Surridge.
🇺🇸 #USMNTU20 roll past Italy: Benja Cremaschi brace
⭐️ Union homegrown talent Frankie Westfield Level’s Up
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...
Minutes from the Committee Meeting
October 10, 2025 — Committee Meeting # 11
Thanks for enjoying Kickback Minutes! This is Kickback’s weekly quick hits on all things soccer in the U.S. Our World Cup newsletter, First Touch ‘26, is iss...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Cannot forget @susannahfuller.bsky.social as mixology Chair!
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First Touch #7 🌎⚽️
🇺🇸 #USMNT roster set for Ecuador & Australia friendlies
🔥 US U20s top their group at the World Cup
💸 Ticket saga continues check your inbox, new Visa Presale invites going out
⭐️ Level Up Mexico’s 16yo Gilberto Mora is the real deal
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
🇺🇸 #USMNT roster set for Ecuador & Australia friendlies
🔥 US U20s top their group at the World Cup
💸 Ticket saga continues check your inbox, new Visa Presale invites going out
⭐️ Level Up Mexico’s 16yo Gilberto Mora is the real deal
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
First Touch '26
October 8, 2025 — Newsletter #7
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Remembering a Random World Cup Legend:
...
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October 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
First Touch #7 🌎⚽️
🇺🇸 #USMNT roster set for Ecuador & Australia friendlies
🔥 US U20s top their group at the World Cup
💸 Ticket saga continues check your inbox, new Visa Presale invites going out
⭐️ Level Up Mexico’s 16yo Gilberto Mora is the real deal
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
🇺🇸 #USMNT roster set for Ecuador & Australia friendlies
🔥 US U20s top their group at the World Cup
💸 Ticket saga continues check your inbox, new Visa Presale invites going out
⭐️ Level Up Mexico’s 16yo Gilberto Mora is the real deal
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
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Kickback Minutes #10 ⚽️
🏆 #NashvilleSC lift their first-ever trophy
🔥 #NWSL playoff race is chaos
🛑 #DCUnited protests, Philly Union eye the Shield
⭐️ Level Up: Julian Hall 17-year-old Red Bulls forward + USYNT star of the future
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...
🏆 #NashvilleSC lift their first-ever trophy
🔥 #NWSL playoff race is chaos
🛑 #DCUnited protests, Philly Union eye the Shield
⭐️ Level Up: Julian Hall 17-year-old Red Bulls forward + USYNT star of the future
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Kickback Minutes #10 ⚽️
🏆 #NashvilleSC lift their first-ever trophy
🔥 #NWSL playoff race is chaos
🛑 #DCUnited protests, Philly Union eye the Shield
⭐️ Level Up: Julian Hall 17-year-old Red Bulls forward + USYNT star of the future
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...
🏆 #NashvilleSC lift their first-ever trophy
🔥 #NWSL playoff race is chaos
🛑 #DCUnited protests, Philly Union eye the Shield
⭐️ Level Up: Julian Hall 17-year-old Red Bulls forward + USYNT star of the future
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...
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Our weekly World Cup newsletter is out!
🎟️ Tips for getting tickets.
🏇 Uzbekistan's Quixotic managerial chase.
🦁 World Cup mascots from "World Cup Willie" to Zayu.
🍻 Starting now on your planning for playing hooky from work.
🎟️ Tips for getting tickets.
🏇 Uzbekistan's Quixotic managerial chase.
🦁 World Cup mascots from "World Cup Willie" to Zayu.
🍻 Starting now on your planning for playing hooky from work.
First Touch '26
October 1, 2025 — Newsletter #6
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Remembering a Random World Cup Legend:
...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Our weekly World Cup newsletter is out!
🎟️ Tips for getting tickets.
🏇 Uzbekistan's Quixotic managerial chase.
🦁 World Cup mascots from "World Cup Willie" to Zayu.
🍻 Starting now on your planning for playing hooky from work.
🎟️ Tips for getting tickets.
🏇 Uzbekistan's Quixotic managerial chase.
🦁 World Cup mascots from "World Cup Willie" to Zayu.
🍻 Starting now on your planning for playing hooky from work.
Our co-founders @empiregass.bsky.social and @johnkickback.bsky.social sat down with Forbes to discuss the future of soccer and soccer media in the U.S.
A big part of it? @bsky.app. Bluesky's @harry.bsky.team joins to discuss how Bluesky celebrates sports culture, instead of commercializing it.
A big part of it? @bsky.app. Bluesky's @harry.bsky.team joins to discuss how Bluesky celebrates sports culture, instead of commercializing it.
September 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Our co-founders @empiregass.bsky.social and @johnkickback.bsky.social sat down with Forbes to discuss the future of soccer and soccer media in the U.S.
A big part of it? @bsky.app. Bluesky's @harry.bsky.team joins to discuss how Bluesky celebrates sports culture, instead of commercializing it.
A big part of it? @bsky.app. Bluesky's @harry.bsky.team joins to discuss how Bluesky celebrates sports culture, instead of commercializing it.
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@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..
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
@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..
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..
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The Union and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social have partnered to give free tickets to fans attending their first soccer game.
Kickback has also done the same deal with the American Outlaws for #USMNT and #USWNT games:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
Kickback has also done the same deal with the American Outlaws for #USMNT and #USWNT games:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
The Union are offering free tickets to fans attending their first soccer game
Starting this weekend, the club will allocate space in the River End stands to give newcomers an up-close taste of the passionate atmosphere that makes the sport special.
www.inquirer.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The Union and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social have partnered to give free tickets to fans attending their first soccer game.
Kickback has also done the same deal with the American Outlaws for #USMNT and #USWNT games:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
Kickback has also done the same deal with the American Outlaws for #USMNT and #USWNT games:
www.inquirer.com/soccer/phila...
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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?
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 #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?
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?
First Touch ‘26 🌍⚽️ #5
🎟️ 4.5M apply for WC ticket lottery winners to be notified Sept 29
🇿🇦 SA risk point deduction, 🇮🇱 may face #UEFA ban
🇧🇷 Ancelotti’s #Brazil could win back U.S. hearts
⭐️ Joaquin Seys = Belgium’s next star
🇺🇸 #Pulisic flying at Milan
Full issue👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/r/2bd2f125?m...
🎟️ 4.5M apply for WC ticket lottery winners to be notified Sept 29
🇿🇦 SA risk point deduction, 🇮🇱 may face #UEFA ban
🇧🇷 Ancelotti’s #Brazil could win back U.S. hearts
⭐️ Joaquin Seys = Belgium’s next star
🇺🇸 #Pulisic flying at Milan
Full issue👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/r/2bd2f125?m...
First Touch '26
September 24, 2025 — Newsletter #5
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September 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
First Touch ‘26 🌍⚽️ #5
🎟️ 4.5M apply for WC ticket lottery winners to be notified Sept 29
🇿🇦 SA risk point deduction, 🇮🇱 may face #UEFA ban
🇧🇷 Ancelotti’s #Brazil could win back U.S. hearts
⭐️ Joaquin Seys = Belgium’s next star
🇺🇸 #Pulisic flying at Milan
Full issue👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/r/2bd2f125?m...
🎟️ 4.5M apply for WC ticket lottery winners to be notified Sept 29
🇿🇦 SA risk point deduction, 🇮🇱 may face #UEFA ban
🇧🇷 Ancelotti’s #Brazil could win back U.S. hearts
⭐️ Joaquin Seys = Belgium’s next star
🇺🇸 #Pulisic flying at Milan
Full issue👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/r/2bd2f125?m...
How do we feel about the #BallonD’or rankings?
September 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
How do we feel about the #BallonD’or rankings?
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🧵 WEEKEND MATCH THREAD 🧵
Here’s the games we’ll be tuning into this weekend…and why you should to!
Here’s the games we’ll be tuning into this weekend…and why you should to!
September 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🧵 WEEKEND MATCH THREAD 🧵
Here’s the games we’ll be tuning into this weekend…and why you should to!
Here’s the games we’ll be tuning into this weekend…and why you should to!
(though probably not for DCU fans)
September 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
(though probably not for DCU fans)
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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?
Sign up: kickbacksoccer.com
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?
Sign up: kickbacksoccer.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:32 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?
Sign up: kickbacksoccer.com
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?
Sign up: kickbacksoccer.com
First Touch ‘26 🌍⚽️ #4
🎟️ 2 days left for Visa Presale Lottery. 1.5M applicants already
💰 FIFA paying clubs $355M for WC players
🇨🇻 Cape Verde on brink of their 1st WC
⭐️ Eliesse Ben Seghir Leveled Up with Morocco
🇺🇸 Gio Reyna returns in Germany
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
🎟️ 2 days left for Visa Presale Lottery. 1.5M applicants already
💰 FIFA paying clubs $355M for WC players
🇨🇻 Cape Verde on brink of their 1st WC
⭐️ Eliesse Ben Seghir Leveled Up with Morocco
🇺🇸 Gio Reyna returns in Germany
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
First Touch '26
September 17, 2025 — Newsletter #4
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Remembering a Random World Cup Legen...
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September 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
First Touch ‘26 🌍⚽️ #4
🎟️ 2 days left for Visa Presale Lottery. 1.5M applicants already
💰 FIFA paying clubs $355M for WC players
🇨🇻 Cape Verde on brink of their 1st WC
⭐️ Eliesse Ben Seghir Leveled Up with Morocco
🇺🇸 Gio Reyna returns in Germany
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
🎟️ 2 days left for Visa Presale Lottery. 1.5M applicants already
💰 FIFA paying clubs $355M for WC players
🇨🇻 Cape Verde on brink of their 1st WC
⭐️ Eliesse Ben Seghir Leveled Up with Morocco
🇺🇸 Gio Reyna returns in Germany
Full issue: the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...