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Kickback Committee

Kickback Soccer Media

Kickback Soccer Media, host Susannah Fuller, and American soccer’s leading personalities invite you to join American soccer’s group chat. Come hang and chat about big goals, big ideas, and big hair with co-hosts David Gass, Jordan Angeli, Tom Bogert, Claudia Pagan, Mark-Anthony Kaye, and all of our soccer friends.

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01:14:10

The Columbus/Chicago Igloo Brought To You By The NWSL

Kickback Committee ·

2026/04/22

Susannah is joined by Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto for today’s Committee gathering!03:45 - The news of Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird’s divorce has shocked the wider sports world. Sooz in particular has a hard time grappling with the news.07:48 - NWSL announces Columbus, OH as the next NWSL expansion city.10:12 - The Columbus news leads to a bigger discussion about the NWSL possibly switching the current league calendar to a Fall-Spring season to align with Europe. Brianna has MANY THOUGHTS

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01:01:34

Committee: Open Mic with Bill Barnwell

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2026/04/16

Susannah welcomes ESPN NFL writer, host of “The Bill Barnwell Show” and contributor to NFL Live, Bill Barnwell to today’s episode of Kickback Committee: Open Mic!03:00 - Sooz and Bill recap their days at SB Nation together and not realizing their respective soccer fandoms.07:00 - Bill explains how he became a soccer fan, a supporter of Leicester City FC and the club formerly known as the NY/NJ Metrostars, now the New York Red Bulls, going back to 1996.12:48 - Sooz asks Bill who are his Leicester

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01:24:08

The U.S. Open Cup Hidden Immunity Idol

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2026/04/14

Today’s Committee gathering is with Susannah Fuller and Toronto FC and USMNT defender, Walker Zimmerman! 00:42 - Walker gives us some positive life updates with his third child on the way, his thoughts on Toronto FC’s recent 1-1 draw vs. FC Cincinnati and his game winner vs. the Columbus Crew.07:08 - Marie-Louise Eta is appointed interim manager of Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, becoming the first woman to take charge of a top flight european men’s club. The crew discuss the impact of this

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01:11:11

Airings of Love AND Grievances

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2026/04/08

It’s Susannah Fuller and Jordan Angeli coming to you for this week’s Committee gathering!05:26 - Susannah address some recent changes with her hair on-camera.08:16 - Reports confirm that Patrick Agyemang has torn his achilles and effectively ends his World Cup hopes.11:16 - Sooz airs some grievances over Liverpool’s recent performances and Szoboslai blasting fans for leaving Anfield early mid-match.16:13 - Jordan talks about experiencing the Denver Summit inaugural home game with over 63,000 fans at

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01:13:44

Kickback Committee & Soccerwise USMNT vs. Portugal...

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2026/04/01

A dramatic finish to the final international window before the World Cup, including U.S. disappointment, PKs deciding final qualifiers, Italy despondence, and Bosnia glory from checks notes…a Wisconsin native? Gass is joined by Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto and MLS Reporter Michele Giannone to dive into the formation, lineup choices and performance by USMNT against Portugal and how fans should feel heading into the World Cup. Then they discuss the crazy endings for the last few qualifying

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01:08:16

The Ides of March (Madness)

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2026/03/24

Susannah is joined by TacticsFreeZone writer and Committee member Matt Doyle on today’s gathering of the Committee! Matt gives an update to his new life as a freelancer since his last appearance on the show. We look at results over the weekend including victories for Committee members Brianna Pinto and Walker Zimmerman. Many blowouts across MLS and Matt dives into the phenomenon. Antoine Griezmann's reported move to Orlando City is finally happening. UEFA playoffs for the final World Cup spots are

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01:06:54

Walker “Jeff Probst” Zimmerman

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2026/03/17

Susannah is joined by Toronto FC and USMNT defender Walker Zimmerman for his debut as a member of Kickback Committee! The two look back on when they first met in 2018 before diving into recent events in the soccer world over the past week. Walker talks about his move to Toronto FC, the impact on his family, his community in Nashville and adjusting to life in a colder-climate city. Sooz and Walker react to your voicemails! With the World Cup incoming, we help decide what factors should be considered

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52:39

Committee: Open Mic with Mike Ryan Ruiz

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2026/03/12

We bring you another Open Mic (Open Mike?) session this week! Susannah is joined by Dan LeBatard Show Host and Meadowlark Media Producer, Mike Ryan Ruiz. The duo discuss when they first met and worked together at Inter Miami’s inaugural match for ESPN. Sooz goes into Mike’s life journeys. His working career that lead him to Meadowlark and his soccer history with the USMNT, Chelsea F.C. and Inter Miami. Mike revisits his recent comments after Inter Miami’s visit to the White House and internalizing

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01:07:58

Jordan of the Valley of the Summit

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2026/03/11

With NWSL’s kickoff on the horizon, Susannah is joined this week by Jordan Angeli, who is ready to party with Denver Summit’s inaugural game incoming. The pair talk recent events in the soccer world, including the infamous fight between Cruzeiro and Atlético Miniero that resulted in TWENTY-THREE red cards handed out. This is where we learn Jordan received two red cards in her career. The USWNT wins another SheBelieves Cup and the pair discuss who increased their stock with Emma Hayes as we get

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01:04:35

Underdogs and Chicago DAWGS

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2026/03/05

Susannah is joined this week by Chicago Stars midfielder and newly settled Chicago resident, Brianna Pinto for this week’s episode of Kickback Committee. We have MAJOR TRANSFER NEWS for Kickback Soccer Media to announce. We go over some of our favorite recent storylines in soccer including Bodø/Glimt’s upset over Inter Milan in the UCL. Our favorite underdog stories in soccer's past. Orlando City’s collapse over Inter Miami. Brianna updates on her preseason training with the Chicago Stars, looking

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59:56

Grand Olympic Closing, Grand MLS Opening

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2026/02/24

Susannah is joined this week by newly minted Kickback Soccer Media member and TacticsFreeZone newsletter writer, Matt Doyle for this week’s show. With MLS’s 2026 opening weekend finally here, the duo discuss notable results from the past weekend including LAFC’s decisive victory over Inter Miami and RBNY playing the kids to defeat Orlando City. Josh Sargeant’s impending transfer to Toronto FC is confirmed during recording (Thanks, Tommy Scoops!). A new segment is debuted, Sip or Swipe, where the

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47:12

Committee: Open Mic with Charlotte Wilder

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2026/02/19

Welcome to our first episode of Open Mic! Susannah is joined today by her friend, former coworker and co-host of The Sports Gossip Show, Charlotte Wilder. Sooz and Charlotte recollect when they first met at SB Nation (Thanks Mitch Trubisky!). Charlotte goes into her sports origin story, career and lead-up to the formation of The Sports Gossip Show. The success of the show among Women and especially Men. The Beckham family drama and its connective tissue to powerful figures. Charlotte’s soccer

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58:10

New Cities, New Kits and some Tavern Style Pizza

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2026/02/17

Susannah is joined this week by Committee member and Chicago Stars midfielder Brianna Pinto, speaking from Stars preseason in Spain. Brianna opens up about her move to Chicago, what motivated her to join the club and gives insight on the day-to-day as a pro in NWSL Preseason training. Sooz being a Chicago local, she and Brianna talk recommendations about what to do in the city (Brianna has heard from Literally Everyone). The duo chat soccer jerseys including their best and worst of the recently

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06:18

Kickback Soccer Media Emergency Podcast 2.0

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2026/02/11

We're entering a new era at Kickback Soccer Media. David Gass and Susannah Fuller sit down to talk about two incredible new shows, and to meet our HUGE winter window signing...Matt Doyle!It's Kickback Soccer Media 2.0, and we can't wait to share this momentous soccer year for American soccer with you!Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter on: https://kickbacksoccer.com/Subscribe to TacticsFreeZone: https://tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/an-end-to-my-days-at-mls-and-my-plan-for-whats-next/

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54:08

Everything Is Soccer, Even Without Soccer

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2026/02/10

Susannah is joined by David Gass for today’s gathering of the Kickback Committee. Gass recaps his first successful attempt at a half-marathon. The crew chat Major Non-Soccer events from the past weekend including the Super Bowl (which is 99% about the Bad Bunny halftime show). The Winter Olympics are underway which means looking at it through a soccer lens. Torch bearers, venues, athletes, there’s still plenty of Soccer DNA across the games. CANKS ABROAD makes its return as we chat about various US

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59:55

We’re back and we brought BREAD WEEK for the occasion.

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2026/02/03

After taking an offseason break, The Kickback Committee is back for 2026! Susannah returns from her travels in France and is joined by Committee member and Surprise Bread Connoisseur Jordan Angeli. The duo recap noteworthy transfers and deals during the recent winter transfer window. With the offseason winding down, the crew reviews various wedding set-ups from newlywed players across the scene (They’re all winners). Sooz and Jordan mention their favorite things in Soccer right now, including the

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47:26

Auld Lang Soccer, Break Out Those Calendars

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2025/12/30

Sooz and David are here to ring in the new year! The World Cup will be the biggest soccer event in the world in 2026 but the Committee aims to pull back and see the wider scope of soccer locally and abroad from the leap until the end of 2026, complete with specific dates. From pre-season at Coachella Valley on Feb. 7th, through the World Cup’s kickoff on June 11th, to the NWSL Championship and U-17 World Cup in November, the Committee reviews it all to kick off the new year in the sport.Listen to

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17:40

Ivory Coast Special Kicback '26 Capsule

Kickback Committee ·

2025/12/22

Hey Kickback crew this is David dropping a sample of our new podcast "Kickback '26". We have built a capsule like this for every country that has qualified for 2026 World Cup so far. They all follow a similar format covering the history of the sport, top world cup moments/soccer moments for each country, urban legend or unsung heroes, and young players to know. All the episode are between 10-18 minutes long so consumable and easy to binge! About a quarter of them have interviews as well including

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37:39

A Gift Guide and Hallmark Story for the Most...

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2025/12/22

The Committee gather to present the Ultimate Soccer Holiday Gift Guide. Books, Apparel, a Video Game and more for this 2025 holiday season. David presents his pitch and story for a Hallmark Christmas Soccer Movie and we are ENTHRALLED by the end of the tale. Kickback Committee’s 2025 Ultimate Soccer Holiday Gift Guide Adidas 2026 World Cup Kits: https://www.soccer.com/shop/products/fifa-world-cupDespelote: https://despelote.game/The Messi Effect by Paul Tenorio:

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37:16

Happy Hour: Celebrating Susannah, Bodyarmor...

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2025/12/19

The Committee gathers for the final Happy Hour livestream for 2025. We celebrate the end of 2025 and Susannah reaching the successful end of her treatments. Friend of the Committee Jillian Sakovits surprises Sooz for the occasion, celebrating the milestone and the work it took Sooz get here. We keep the party rolling with Sooz’s home state of Illinois for 50 States of Soccer and discuss the entries we’ve received for 5-a-side and Favorite locations.Listen to First Touch ’26 Capsule Podcasts to

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