@empiregass.bsky.social and @okwonga.bsky.social drop their predictions for the FIFA World Cup playoffs… are they cooking or way off? 🤔🔥⚽ 🎧You can listen to the full episode of our new weekly show: First Touch Weekly wherever you get your podcasts! 🗣️

We're excited to announce a partnership with @stadio.football . Telling great soccer stories with our shared values. Look for some familiar faces across our podcasts!

🚨 BREAKING: Morocco are crowned AFCON champions after a 3-0 walkover victory over Senegal 😳🏆 CAF’s Appeal Board has upheld Morocco’s case, ruling that Senegal forfeited the final after walking off in protest of a penalty decision — a direct violation of Article 84.

I'm very excited to share that I've joined @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social as their Data and Insights Lead! Really pumped to be working with @johnkickback.bsky.social, @empiregass.bsky.social, and the rest of the incredible team they’ve built.

Everyone’s favorite MLS weekend recap is here 🎙️ @andrew-wiebe.bsky.social joins to talk about favorite moments of the weekend, then @mattdoyle.bsky.social & @empiregass.bsky.social preview Open Cup and CCC 📺

FREE PATREON POD - THE NWSL BACHELOR Commish is looking to find an NWSL team to support. To help him decide, he has enlisted @jordangeli.bsky.social & @dreyesceron.bsky.social from @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social. Commish eliminates 8 out of 16 teams in Episode 1. www.patreon.com/posts/153149...

We’re super excited to launch this new show with @susannahfuller.bsky.social , give it a listen and let us know what you think! As always, thanks for your support of independent, American soccer coverage 🙌

Current USMNT and Toronto FC defender Walker Zimmerman joins Kickback 🚨 Zimmerman steps into the digital media space as the most decorated active American player to do it, adding podcast host to a résumé that already includes five MLS Best XI honors and 46 caps for the U.S. Men’s National Team!

Sat down with @kbaxter11.bsky.social for an interview on @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social's vision:

100 DAYS OUT FROM THE WORLD CUP 🤩🌎 We can’t wait to welcome the World Cup to USA and hit up watch parties all across the country! ✈️ (Via TT/4KSoccer)

Lower division soccer in the United States is thriving 🙌 Vermont Green FC (@vermontgreenfc.bsky.social) has officially SOLD OUT their U.S. Open Cup clash with Portland Hearts of Pine (@heartsofpine.bsky.social) with over 10,000 entries for their ticket lottery 💚🌲

I’ve heard there are a lot of soccer people on BlueSky (shout out @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social @soccerwisehq.bsky.social), so I’m going to start putting my RSL coverage here this season. Here’s a starter on the 31st season of MLS 👇 www.ksl.com/article/5145...

When we stated Kickback Soccer Media, I asked all the co-founders what was the one organization that we most wanted to work with. We had one unanimous answer...St. Pauli. This partnership is the result of not only Kickback's amazing soccer storytelling capabilities, but also an alignment of values.

We’re so excited for @susannahfuller.bsky.social’s new show and double excited to kick this series off with the one and only @thewilderthings.bsky.social !

Top USMNT prospect Cavan Sullivan registers his first assist for Philadelphia Union!

The winter transfer window delivers. Welcome to the squad @mattdoyle.bsky.social !

We're celebrating the addition of @mattdoyle.bsky.social to the Kickback Soccer Media team today, and with the MLS season right around the corner there's no better time to share (again) our American soccer conversation starter pack:

We're always looking to connect with people who want to work in American soccer media. If that's you (or someone you know!) go ahead and fill out our form, or share with your network! forms.gle/hAT5pQWYKWVc...

Brazil is looking to add another star above the crest in 2026 🇧🇷 With a new era of Brazilian stars taking over the squad, such as Willian Estevao, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of A Seleção. 🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k... 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/69bh...

Looks like the iconic "Waldos" are back in style for the USMNT in 2026!

We have a bunch of new friends here on @bsky.app, so it's a great time to share our (updated) American soccer conversation starter pack! Add and share and help grow our wonderful community here on the platform.

@soccerwisehq.bsky.social talked exclusively with Nick Cushing. Breaking the news on the schedule release for the Coachella Valley Invitational 2026. This will be the first time @denversummitfc.bsky.social will ever step on a competitive field…

@soccerwisehq.bsky.social talked exclusively with Gregg Berhalter. Breaking the news on the schedule release for the Coachella Valley Invitational 2026. It’s his second year with @chicagofire.bsky.social, and he has a lot to say!

We wish more clubs would make this effort, go give Fort Wayne FC a follow! 👇

⚽🏠 is coming to Chicago in spring 2026. Learn more at soccerhouse.com and follow all the updates here!

A handy thread organized by city of which matches will be where! #WorldCup2026

These guys are still rocking on and got joined by the homie @claudiampagan.bsky.social along with @heathpearce.bsky.social for the post-draw analysis

The draw may be ending, but we're just getting started! Join us for the next 90 (or so) minutes as we break down the results of the draw group by group!

HERE IT IS! The final group and locations for the #USMNT historic tournament this summer! How we feeling about this draw?? 🇺🇸

The one and only @claudiampagan.bsky.social is joining us for pot two! Tune in!

We (finally) are getting to the actual draw part! Join us during after the World Cup Draw as we break down the results, skit-free!

Congratulations to the winners of our first ever FIRST TOUCH ECONOMICS PRIZE: FC BARCELONA! Only they can manipulate money in such creative ways. 🙌

Presenting the first ever First Touch awards, more prestigious than the FIFA Peace Prize and dedicated to our sport's greatest minds!

I fell in love with soccer because of the world cup and I grew up watching it at Football Factory. Today I get to host a live WC draw show from the site with a bunch of friends. If you want the fun & soccer without all the BS come join us @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVPz...

Skip the political grandstanding and join us for the World Cup Draw live at 11:45 a.m. at the link below!!

Our team is breaking down everything as it happens live + analysis of all the groups after the draw! Tune in below at 11:45amET👇

We'll be handing out a few prizes of our own during our Group Stage Draw watch along which are MORE PRESTIGIOUS than the FIFA Peace Prize. It's true. Remember, you can set a notification so you don't miss when our show goes live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVPz...

Set your YouTube notifications and follow the World Cup draft with us!

@kickbacksoccer.bsky.social introduces First Touch ’26, the most comprehensive 2026 World Cup media platform designed specifically for American soccer fans at every stage of their soccer journey.

Our predictions. Give us your thoughts and get the full US soccer rundown in our newsletter: the-kickback.ghost.io/minutes-from...

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?

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!!!

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...

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??

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...

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

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...

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.

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