The bar has been raised 🇺🇸
This World Cup isn’t just about showing up, it’s about delivering. How do we define joy and success when expectations are higher than ever at home for this US team?
@billbarnwell.com @susannahfuller.bsky.social
HISTORY MADE 🇺🇸
New Jersey native Pellegrino Matarazzo becomes the first American manager to win a trophy in a Top 5 European league, leading Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey glory 🤩🏆
We had Walker, hair expert, blind rank the 10 best World Cup hairstyles 🏆💈
If R9’s iconic cut is a top three, but is it No. 1? Listen to the full show to find out whose do sits on top 😉
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OPEN MIC WITH BILL BARNWELL 🎙️
@susannahfuller.bsky.social is joined by esteemed @espn.com NFL writer and Leicester fan @billbarnwell.com 🤩
The story of how ESPN NFL writer @billbarnwell.com became a Leicester City fan…
and it may have something to do with the iconic Kasey Keller 👀🇺🇸
Here is said jubilation from the One Knoxville players, staff, and supporters:
UP THE KNOX
PUMPED ABOUT THE ONE KNOX CUPSET LETS GOOO 🚨 @susannahfuller.bsky.social @empiregass.bsky.social
One Knox ( @oneknoxsc.bsky.social ) owner Drew McKenna reflects on the teams’ opening round in the US Open Cup, defeating local rivals Asheville City SC in dramatic fashion 👏
Marie-Louise Eta is making history, becoming the first woman to take charge of a club in one of Europe’s Top 5 leagues as she steps in at Union Berlin 🌟
Walker Zimmerman talks about what this moment means for soccer, and how trailblazers like Emma Hayes are redefining what’s possible in coaching 👏
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THE US OPEN CUP HIDDEN IMMUNITY IDOL 🎙️
On this week’s Committee ep, @susannahfuller.bsky.social is joined by Walker Zimmerman to talk about history in Germany, World Cup hair, and of course Survivor 👀
Plus One Knox owner Drew McKenna hops on to chat Open Cup 🏆
We're proud to announce a new partnership with @sounderatheart.com, the preeminent Seattle soccer media platform. This initial flagship partnership iss part of Kickback’s program in collaborating with leading independent soccer media organizations, coming together to help grow the game.
Congrats to friend of the Committee @wesburdine.bsky.social & @blackhartstp.com for winning the inaugural FC St. Pauli Peace Prize!
There’s plenty of options at midfield for the USWNT and @jordangeli.bsky.social is excited to see how Emma Hayes lines them up 🤩
Real-life Wonder Women 🫶
These player moms are proving you don’t have to choose between starting a family and playing professionally.
@jordangeli.bsky.social talks with @susannahfuller.bsky.social about the league’s progress in supporting players to have kids and return when they’re ready 👏
FIFA’s latest ticketing changes have triggered global backlash from fans. The introduction of premium “front row” seats has raised questions about fairness and transparency 🎫
Admin knows of someone who was on it at it was $200 a month
Christian Pulisic is under the spotlight after his Raya profile surfaced following his split from golfer Alexa Melton 😬
With his form dipping for both club and country in recent months, and with the World Cup fast approaching, the pressure is building.
What should his next move be?
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AIRINGS OF LOVE AND GRIEVANCES 🎙️
This week, @susannahfuller.bsky.social is joined by the incredible @jordangeli.bsky.social 👏
Denver’s record-breaking crowd, Liverpool crumbling, Pulisic drama and Sophia Wilson is back! So much to discuss 👀
During the international window, the USMNT fell to both Belgium and Portugal.
What did we see from the National Team? Do we need to temper our expectations going into the World Cup in June?
The Italian National team 🇮🇹 failed to qualify for their third straight World Cup after losing in PK’s to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Where does Italy go from here?
ICYMI: Soccerwise & @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social went live yesterday following USAvPOR to recap the game and the final WCQs 📺
@empiregass.bsky.social, @briannapinto.bsky.social & @mgiannone.bsky.social have some feelings to share!
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🚨 WE ARE LIVE 🚨
🇺🇸 USMNT 0-2 PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
LIVE REACTION + WCQ REACTIONS
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OOP THEY MISSED IT
SOCCERWISE & KICKBACK COMMITTEE WILL BE LIVE POST USA V PORTUGAL GAME 🚨
Join us on our YouTube channels after the final whistle for a recap with some AWESOME special guests lined up 👀
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Seen two distinct rotations from the US so far in starting possession sequences:
• Johnny drops to LCB in the 3-2-5, both fullbacks go flying
• Tessmann does the full-on la salida laviolpiana while CBs split and... both fullbacks go flying
