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

Cannot forget @susannahfuller.bsky.social as mixology Chair!

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-...

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...

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.

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.

@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 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...

So...anybody get a special email from FIFA today about tickets for the #WorldCup?

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?

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...

How do we feel about the #BallonD’or rankings?

🧵 WEEKEND MATCH THREAD 🧵 Here’s the games we’ll be tuning into this weekend…and why you should to!

(though probably not for DCU fans)

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

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-...

What do you know about Tennessee? @susannahfuller.bsky.social home state this week!

Don’t miss all our ‘26 World Cup News on our newsletter. Also, thoughts on this!? kickbacksoccer.com

Excited to fill in for @tombogert.bsky.social today on the latest episode of @soccerwisehq.bsky.social! It'll be a bit like replacing a high-level DP with a guy picked up on waivers, but it'll be a good time either way. Tune in to the live show around 3:30 CT.

Long live the U.S. Open Cup! Listen to this Open Cup episode, and be sure you are following @thecup.us this week!