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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.

  1. Committee: Open Mic with Bill Barnwell

    16 HR AGO

    Committee: Open Mic with Bill Barnwell

    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 City legends. We also get to see Bill’s shiny soccer ball autographed by Kasey Keller. The football phone that is normally in place in Bill’s background, we learn hasn’t worked in 25 years. 17:37 - Bill’s best AND worst in-person soccer experience ever. 22:15 - Career pivot to Soccer writing at any point? Future Liverpool supporter Graham Barnwell? And Bill’s thoughts on Liverpool’s future ahead. 33:41 - Musings on Leicester City’s future, facing back to back relegations and how to manage expectations. 36:49 - Bill’s feelings on the upcoming 2026 World Cup and expectations for the USMNT in the face of trying to cultivate a new identity for themselves. 45:54 - From someone who covers the most popular U.S. sport, how can soccer use this opportunity for growth in the US? (featuring Bill picking on England because it’s fun to do) 50:54 - Bill’s 2nd Team to root for in the World Cup and thoughts on the New York Red Bulls in 2026 54:52 - Fast Fire Question Round 01:00:03 - Close Bill Barnwell: Bluesky The Bill Barnwell Show: Apple Podcasts Spotify ESPN Work: Contributions Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com See our First Touch ’26 Preview page for breakdowns on all 48 teams competing this summer: First Touch 26' World Cup Preview

    1hr 2min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    The U.S. Open Cup Hidden Immunity Idol

    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 appointment. 15:20 - The MLS Coaching Carousel gets rolling ahead with the firing of Marco Donadel by CF Montreal in MLS. Walker gives some insight on being in a locker room when a coach gets let go. 24:18 - Sooz chats with One Knox SC owner Drew McKenna on the eve of One Knox’s first match in club history against an MLS opponent, D.C. United, in the U.S. Open Cup. Drew talks about their chaotic victory over Asheville City SC, the landmark trip to Washington, D.C. and their hopes for a Cupset victory. 42:00 - Walker talks his experience playing in the U.S. Open Cup from the MLS player POV and gives advice to the One Knox players coming in as the underdog. 44:54 - The second legs of the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals are on deck this week. Sooz and Walker try to predict how all matchups are going to end purely from the vibes across all teams. Sooz vents a bit more about the state of Liverpool in 2026. 53:08 - HAIRSTYLES! It’s 58 days until the 2026 World Cup which means we ask Walker to blind rank 10 famous hairstyles from prior men’s World Cups. This list includes Carlos Valderrama and Rodrigo Palacio for Very Different Reasons. We also walk down memory lane and review Walker’s past haircuts in his own career. 01:09:54 - The Reality TV Round Up which becomes The Survivor Recap with Walker Zimmerman. The failure of The Billie Eilish Boomerang idol, Blood Moon Triple Elimination, the double edged sword of contestants giving feedback on social media after a show airing and their shared hate of contestants Coach and Emily. 01:23:08 - Close Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com See our First Touch ’26 Preview page for breakdowns on all 48 teams competing this summer: First Touch 26' World Cup Preview

    1hr 24min

  3. 8 APR

    Airings of Love AND Grievances

    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 Empower Field. Producer Doug, who made the trip, joins to talk about the day from his POV. Shoutout to Jordan’s cousin with the pizza oven at the tailgate. 34:29 - The crew discuss the latest USWNT roster release and preview the upcoming matches vs. Japan. The returns of Sophia Wilson and Tierna Davidson marks a major boost for the team. 45:53 - Sooz talks about her trip to Asheville, NC for One Knox’s US Open Cup game vs. Asheville City SC, better known as The Smokey Boot Rivalry, including the sights and sounds of SCREAMING CHILDREN IN HER FACE. Other USOC matches incoming the week of April 14-15 including One Knox vs. D.C. United 57:44 - The Committee continues building the 2nd Team Rooting Guide for the 2026 World Cup and we get Jordan’s answer on what variable she considers to pick a 2nd team. 01:02:40 - What is normally the Reality TV Recap is swapped to talk about The Reality TV-esque drama with Christian Pulisic and Alexa Melton. 01:09:59 - Close Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com See our First Touch ’26 Preview page for breakdowns on all 48 teams competing this summer: First Touch 26' World Cup Preview

    1hr 11min

  4. 1 APR

    Kickback Committee & Soccerwise USMNT vs. Portugal Postgame Reaction Show

    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 games including Italy failing to qualify for their third straight World Cup, best things from the last week, and how to pick a secondary team to root on this summer. Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com 3:13 Breaking Down the USMNT Performance 15:36 What Does Success Look Like for the U.S. this World Cup? 30:06 Italy Fails to Qualify Again for the World Cup 41:38 Best Things We've Seen this Week 52:47 Run Down of the Qualifiers 57:51 Picking Your 2nd World Cup Team 01:10:05 - Check-In with Brianna and Close

    1hr 14min

  5. 24 MAR

    The Ides of March (Madness)

    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 on the horizon. Reactions to the latest USMNT rosters and what we can take from the upcoming friendlies. Matt talks about his two favorite World Cup memories that he holds close to his heart. Sooz continues fleshing out the 2nd Team Rooting Guide and Matt gives us two items to consider when following a 2nd team. The show closes out with a Reality TV recap and March Madness chat, with Sooz and Matt’s respective Illinois Fighting Illini and UConn Huskies making noise in the Men’s March Madness tournament. Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com Subscribe to TacticsFreeZone here: tacticsfreezone.ghost.io 02:18 - Check-In with Doyle 06:58 - Notable Results from The Weekend 29:18 - UEFA Playoffs 39:10 - USMNT Roster Reaction and Preview 47:56 - Doyle’s Favorite World Cup Moments 52:01 - 2nd Team Rooting Guide 58:33 - Reality TV and March Madness Recap

    1hr 8min

  6. 17 MAR

    Walker “Jeff Probst” Zimmerman

    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 for picking a 2nd team to root for. The Reality TV recap returns with Walker’s love and fandom of Survivor and The Traitors becoming a perfect fit for Kickback Committee. Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com 01:51 - when Sooz met Walker 06:24 - News in the Soccer World 19:47 - Walker’s love-hate relationship with the US Open Cup 25:34 - Catching up with Walker Zimmerman 35:24 - Voicemails 49:47 - Favorite World Cup Memory and Helping Pick a 2nd World Cup Team 58:41 - Reality TV Recap: Survivor and The Traitors 01:05:55 - Closer

    1hr 7min
  7. Committee: Open Mic with Mike Ryan Ruiz

    12 MAR

    Committee: Open Mic with Mike Ryan Ruiz

    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 the weaving of Soccer and U.S. Politics in the current moment. His World Cup 2026 plans, Post-World Cup plans and a quick fire question session before we close out the show. Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com Mike Ryan Ruiz: instagram.com/michaelryanruiz Meadowlark Media: meadowlark-media.com 03:48 - Intro with Mike Ryan Ruiz 06:47 - Working together at ESPN for Inter Miami’s first match 08:31 - Diving into the journey of Mike’s career 15:08 - Mike’s Soccer Fandom 19:52 - Mike’s relationship with Inter Miami as a fan 27:23 - The future of Inter Miami, Post-Messi 29:52 - Sports and Politics in 2026 after Inter Miami’s White House Visit 37:57 - Watching the 2026 World Cup with Everything Going On 44:46 - Post-World Cup plans on following Soccer 48:09 - Quick Fire Questions Round 51:50 - Close

    53 min

  8. 11 MAR

    Jordan of the Valley of the Summit

    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 closer to 2027. NWSL kicks off this weekend and the pair assess which teams look primed for a title run, who may surprise and who may painfully disappoint. The debut of Denver Summit and Boston Legacy this year spurs a discussion on everyone’s favorite inaugural games across soccer they’ve experienced. Jordan talks about the weight and impact of Denver Summit’s debut on her life. We round out the show with our Reality TV recap, talking the latest on The Traitors and Love Is Blind. Shoutout to the Columbus Crew! Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com 00:37 - Intro 04:33 - Recent Events in Soccer 12:47 - USWNT wins SheBelieves Cup and The 99ers Film 26:40 - NWSL Kickoff Preview and Denver Summit Debut 40:35 - Mascots! 44:11 - Favorite Debuts 57:11 - Reality TV Round Up 01:05:19 - Close

    1hr 8min
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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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  • Creator
    Kickback Soccer Media
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kickback Soccer Media
  • Show Website
    Kickback Committee

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