Kickback Committee

Susannah and David are joined for the first time by fellow Committee member and midfielder for the NC Courage, Brianna Pinto! The trio discuss KC Current winning the NWSL Supporter’s Shield in the fastest time in league history. Brianna discusses an upcoming collaboration between the Black Women’s Player Collective, Allstate and Black Star Soccer in November. The crew chat about the results of the...

Susannah is joined by co-host of the Full Time podcast on The Athletic and former Call Up partner (long live The Call Up), Jillian Sackovits, for today's Happy Hour! The duo discuss 50 States of Soccer: Tennessee, the concept of Cheeleaders in Soccer, the on-air debut of the youngest member of Jillian’s family and the revival of "Here for This" in Kickback form. Jillian also reveals that she burie...

Susannah and David are at the helm to talk all things U.S. Open Cup. With the semifinal rounds occurring this week, the Committee decided to recap and discuss the history of the prestigious tournament. The duo run down their personal favorite moments before going into some staff submitted favorite memories across MLS, USL, and beyond. With semifinals incoming, Walker Zimmerman of Nashville SC join...

Susannah and David are joined by former USMNT forward, CBS Golazo Network host and now writer for The Athletic, Charlie Davies on today's Happy Hour! Charlie talks about his upbringing in Manchester, New Hampshire and his journey across the wider New England region. His post-playing career, the possibility of USL in New Hampshire and a deep dive into 50 States of Soccer: New Hampshire featuring th...

Susannah and David steer the ship for today’s show. The duo recap the USMNT’s victory over Japan from the night prior. The improvements made from the South Korea match, the formation and personnel changes and thoughts from Mauricio Pochettino. Brief segway to discuss Ian Fuller’s first red card as coach for One Knoxville. The crew tries to make some sense of Pochettino’s process and trust it. The...

Susannah and David are joined by Tom Bogert and Heath Pearce for today’s Happy Hour. Coming live from Susannah’s power outage, the crew discuss the incoming USMNT matches. Pearce gives insight on what it’s like for new players called up into a camp. More discussion on 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey. Our show barely holds up by the end before we’re visited by a ghost that wishes us a Happy Baby Fr...

Susannah is leading today’s Committee gathering while David is off in the badlands riding a bison. The Committee is joined by Susannah’s former tag team partner and current co-host of Full Time for The Athletic, Jillian Sackovits. The duo are joined by Committee members Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle. Tom celebrates his championship victory at his adult rec soccer league. Jillian gives us the inside sc...

Do you think love can bloom, even on a soccer field? We prove, in fact, yes! Susannah and Claudia Pagán are joined by One Knoxville Head Coach and Husband of Susannah, Ian Fuller on today’s Happy Hour. The trio discuss Ian’s background, Lukas Kwaniok’s match day fit from a coaching POV, some thoughts on the recent 0-0 draw to FC Naples and Ian’s experiences in Idaho to wrap out 50 States of Soccer...

Susannah and David host this week’s Committee’s gathering, post-USMNT roster drop. The duo lead into a discussion of the show The Summer I Turned Pretty (Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?) before going into Susannah’s House Divided experience between her Liverpool fandom vs. Ian’s affiliation with Newcastle United over the weekend. 50 States of Soccer goes into the land of potatoes, Idaho, for this we...

The best weekly hangout in soccer is back once again on a "baby Friday". This time former MLS DOY & current SKCII Interim Head Coach Ike Opara joins Susannah, Claudia & David. They talk all things North Carolina soccer, college sports rivalry, and weddings around playing.

Susannah and David are joined by MLS Armchair Analyst, Matt Doyle. The trio discuss the MLS season so far before going into the “Hear Me Out” thoughts for the week, including a USMNT friendly idea presented by Matt that needs to be heard to be believed. Susannah compares soccer supporter scenes to college football including the availability of boat drinks at tailgates. Canks Abroad, discussing the...

Susannah and David are in command of today's Happy Hour. The duo are joined by Committee member Jordan Angeli from her Uber on the way to the airport. The crew closes out 50 States of Soccer: Colorado with Jordan's knowledge and Colorado origins. After Jordan takes off, the duo chat about ESPN's recently released Sports Misery Index. MLS and NWSL's misery numbers lead into discussions over their n...

Susannah and David are joined for the first time by Committee member and San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to co-host today’s show. The Committee roll into 50 Days of Soccer with the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado up next. For the occasion, USMNT and Colorado Rapids legend Marcelo Balboa joins to talk about his upcoming number retirement, the people who were crucial to his career...

Our first Happy Hour! With 50 States of Soccer: Wisconsin in full swing, The Committee is joined by Green Bay, Wisconsin soccer legend Jay DeMerit. The former USMNT defender recaps his past career from youth soccer to playing abroad as he found his own path to the Premier League. His Hallowed Grounds and Five-a-Side selections to finish the week of Wisconsin out.

Susannah Fuller and David Gass tag team today’s show. David is still awe struck over the scenes at the USL 2 National Final in Vermont. The Committee mark the occasion by welcoming Vermont Green FC co-founder Patrick Infurna to the show to discuss the gravity of the victory, getting a call from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and his lack of sleep since the Final. Keeping with theme of building a club...

Susannah Fuller, Claudia Pagán and David Gass catch up on our second episode ever, and the first Kickback Committee episode since our debut and live show in Austin! Gass is on his way to Vermont for the USL2 National Final. Lori Lindsey joins to recap the Women’s Euro Final and calling Every Game in American soccer. We recap our 50 States of Soccer: Texas discussion, discuss Jello Shots, and maybe...

Host Susannah Fuller is joined by Heath Pearce, David Gass, Tom Bogert, and Jordan Angeli LIVE in Austin! We talk the big moves for the Americans on the transfer market, the highs (and lows) of coaches fashion, and the defining traits of Texas soccer culture. Our journey starts here!

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