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February 13, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 27 Special Announcement: The biggest news of the week is coming directly from you Committee, as Kickback Soccer Media has added Matt Doyle to the team! On top of Matt’s addition to Soccerwise and other appearances across the Kickback ecosystem, please check out his

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February 11, 2026 — Newsletter #23 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: Algerian icon from the 1982 and 1988 World Cups, Rabah Madjer! Headlines : Today, we’re focusing on the generation of stars who have defined this era of the game, most of whom are in flux as they

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

February 6, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 26 Agenda Items 📋: * We did not see this one coming. Colombian icon James Rodrigues has signed a short term contract with Minnesota United and will spend his pre-World Cup period with the “Loons.” * As Soccerwise co-host Tom Bogert reported, James signs a short-term contract in

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February 3, 2026 — Newsletter #22 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: Dennis Bergkamp. Just, this goal. Headlines : * Hot on the heels of World Cup 2026 is LA28, and this week, we got some stadium announcements! Uniquely, soccer is not contained to just the host city for the Olympics,

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January 30, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 25 Agenda Items 📋: * Emma Hayes went deep in her bag and rolled out the most inexperienced USWNT teams of the millennium in 6-0 and 5-0 wins against Paraguay and Chile, respectively. * Featuring players battling for spots as we close in on the 2027 World Cup,

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January 28, 2026 — Newsletter #21 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: Ok he may not be a World Cup legend (yet), but check out that mane on 2002 Argentina player and 2026 USMNT Head Coach Maurico Pochettino! Headlines : * We can’t ignore it, and neither should you. Calls

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January 23, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 24 2026 is here, as are the American soccer preseasons! Follow us here for commentary of all the big news, and check out Soccerwise on your preferred podcast or social media platform for our unparalleled coverage with hosts David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Jordan Angeli.

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January 12, 2026 — Newsletter #20 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: We’re pulling out the big guns this week. One of the coolest to ever do it, The Netherlands’ Edgar Davids! Headlines : * Yes, it’s early, but it’s the most important World Cup topic this week.

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

January 16, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 23 2026 is here, as are the American soccer preseasons! Follow us here for coverage of all the big news, and check out Soccerwise on your preferred podcast or social media platform for our unparalleled coverage with hosts David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Jordan Angeli.

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January 14, 2026 — Newsletter #19 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: The Czech Republic’s all-time leading scorer, six-foot-eight striker Jan Koller! Headlines : * The World Cup home base announcements are starting with Germany, who have selected Wake Forest University. You might be surprised that Wake Forest, a men’

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

January 9, 2026 — Committee Meeting # 22 2026 is here, as are the American soccer preseasons! Follow us here for coverage of all the big news, and check out Soccerwise on your preferred podcast or social media platform for our unparalleled coverage with hosts David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Jordan Angeli.

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January 7, 2026 — Newsletter #18 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: Three-time World Cup attendee and 2014 finalist, Argentina’s Maxi Rodriguez! Headlines : * The transfer window has opened in Europe, and some names to watch for this summer are on the move. Brazilian wonderkid Endrick joins Lyon on

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

December 19, 2025 — Committee Meeting # 21 Thanks for enjoying Kickback Minutes! With all domestic leagues but the USL Super League going dormant, we’ll be shifting some of our sections to focus on offseason coverage. We hope you enjoy! Agenda Items 📋: * The Trinity Rodman saga in NWSL has gotten much

First Touch '26

December 17, 2025 — Newsletter #17 Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: One of the best to do it, and the stars of one of the best teams of all time. Ferenc Puskas, Hungary Headlines : * The pressure on FIFA and the extraordinary World Cup ticket prices has led to

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December 12, 2025 — Committee Meeting # 19 Thanks for enjoying Kickback Minutes! With all domestic leagues but the USL Super League going dormant, we’ll be shifting some of our sections to focus on offseason coverage. We hope you enjoy! Agenda Items 📋: * nter Miami raised their first ever MLS Cup after

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December 10, 2025 — Newsletter #16 There will be no Friday edition of the Kickback Minutes this week due to the World Cup draw! Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: Whoever made a piece from the set of “Hellraiser” the FIFA Peace Prize trophy.  Headlines from the World Cup

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

December 5, 2025 — Committee Meeting # 18 Thanks for enjoying Kickback Minutes! Make sure you join David Gass, Claudia Pagan, Eric Krakaeur and Heath Pearce for our World Cup Draw Watchalong & Bracketology live stream starting TODAY at 11:45 a.m. You can watch here: Agenda Items 📋: * It’s MLS

First Touch '26

December 3, 2025 — Newsletter #15 There will be no Friday edition of the Kickback Minutes this week due to the World Cup draw! Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: Shaka Hislop, starring Trinidad & Tobago goalkeeper in 2006! Announcing First Touch '26: Kickback Soccer Media today launched

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November 26, 2025 — Newsletter #14 There will be no Friday edition of the Kickback Minutes this week due to the holiday, so this special thanksgiving First Touch ‘26 Newsletter will guest star some features on soccer in America! Remembering a Random World Cup Legend Every Week: What could have been.

Minutes from the Committee Meeting

November 21, 2025 — Committee Meeting # 17 Thanks for enjoying Kickback Minutes! We’re in a very special time of the year for fans of soccer in America, and this week we have two domestic championships on the agenda! Agenda Items 📋: * It’s a huge week in American soccer. This weekend,