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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. 3 HR AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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
  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 4 MAR

    Underdogs and Chicago DAWGS

    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 forward to their season opener vs. Angel City and her settling down in Chicago as the weather warms. Touchline Tailor returns as the duo review the 2026 NWSL Kits with their Top 3 and Bottom 3 selections. We round out the week with a Reality TV Recap, touching base on Love Is Blind and NWSL: The Final Third. Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com 02:56 - MAJOR KICKBACK SOCCER MEDIA TRANSFER NEWS 05:17 - Favorite Storylines in Soccer 21:43 - Catching up with Brianna in Stars Preseason and settling in Chicago 38:32 - Touchline Tailor 53:21 - Reality TV Check-In

    1hr 5min

  8. 24 FEB

    Grand Olympic Closing, Grand MLS Opening

    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 crew run down which soccer figures they would sit to have a couple of drinks with (and which ones they would not). Stay for Doyle’s A+ impression of Bruce Arena. Our newly introduced voicemail line attracted a number of callers over the weekend with various forms of joy, despair and reflection among fans after Match Day 1. Sooz and Doyle close out the show chatting about the end of the 2026 Winter Olympics including the exhibition gala and the US men’s hockey victory over Canada in the gold medal game. Listen to our shows, subscribe our newsletter at: kickbacksoccer.com Subscribe to TacticsFreeZone: tacticsfreezone.ghost.io 01:17 - Doyle joins the Committee and talks about his first weekend as an Independent writer 09:21 - Biggest Storylines from MLS Opening Weekend 24:53 - Sip or Swipe? 39:24 - We listen to your Voicemails 55:08 - Olympics Recap 58:53 - Close

    1 hr
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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
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Kickback Soccer Media
  • Show Website
    Kickback Committee
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