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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 19h

#Maine #50StatesofSoccet week is coming to a close. Y’all voted and we listened:

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 1d

LEVEL UP: FRANKIE WESTFIELD 🏆

It took #MLS & #USA breakout star Frankie Westfield one season to secure silverware, and he is not done yet!

The #fullbacks enigmatic and fearless attitude both unbalanced defenses and stifled attacks across numerous matches. Who is having a better 2025 than Frankie?

‘Level Up!’ Art graphic for Philadelphia Union and United States Youth National Team defender Frankie Westfield.

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 1d

Kickback Minutes #11 ⚽️

🏆 #PhiladelphiaUnion clinch the Supporter’s Shield.

🔥 #GoldenBoot race: Bouanga vs #Messi vs Surridge.

🇺🇸 #USMNTU20 roll past Italy: Benja Cremaschi brace

⭐️ Union homegrown talent Frankie Westfield Level’s Up

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for telling so many amazing stories of the American game.

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 2d

Every tournament has its star🌟For the USA, it’s Benjamin Cremaschi, the heartbeat of the team 🇺🇸🔥

The U.S. dominates Italy 3-0 to advance to the Quarterfinals of U20 World Cup💥⚽

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 2d

We’re going live with @soccerwisehq.bsky.social for our happy hour today!

Lots happening. They’re live already covering the USMNT U20! Lots to cover!

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 2d

Susannah Collins believes Jonathan David is ready to shine for Canada on home soil at the upcoming World Cup 🇨🇦🔥

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 2d

SoFi Stadium>>>Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 🏟️

Sonny is loving LA ❤️

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 3d

Darlington Nagbe leaves behind a legacy built on class and success 🙌

15 seasons, 4 MLS Cups, 3 clubs, countless memories ⚽️

A true MLS legend 🙏

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 3d

After lifting the ban that once stopped Dutch-born players from representing them, they’re now top of their group and dreaming big ✨

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 3d

20 years old. 2 trophies. 100+ matches 💪🇲🇽

Obed Vargas ➡️ No. 1 on the 22U22 list! 👑

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 3d

Was Malik Tillman’s move to Bayer Leverkusen the right call in a World Cup year for the USMNT star? 🇺🇸

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 4d

2026 World Cup prices are CRAZY 💸

The World Cup might be coming home, but our wallets aren’t ready! 😭

(via sportsgully)

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 4d

David Gass breaks it all down💥

The latest on how CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying works and which nations are leading their groups in the race to 2026 🌎🔥

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 4d

We’re in Maine this week! The home of @heartsofpine.bsky.social

Get involved!

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 5d

It all comes down to ONE game 👀🔥

With both Messi and Denis Bouanga called up for international duty, they’ll miss their clubs’ matches this week, leaving them with just one final MLS game to battle for the Golden Boot 🏆⚽

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 5d

Tata Martino back in MLS? 👀

The ex-Mexico, Inter Miami, and Atlanta United manager is in the mix for the LAFC job ✍️

(Via @tombogert.bsky.social)

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 6d

Premier League Clint Dempsey was different gravy 🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

(via TT/fulham.edits0)

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 6d

The USYNT 🇺🇸 U-20s finish top of their group at the U-20 World Cup despite a 1-2 loss to South Africa 🇿🇦

They’ll now face Italy this Thursday in the Round of 16 🔜

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 8d

Alejandro Zendejas has been lighting it up with Club América and now looks to bring that fire into October camp ⚡️

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 8d

Looking back at the official match balls from the past World Cups held in the USA and Mexico, which one is your favorite?🤩

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 8d

Kickback Minutes #10 ⚽️

🏆 #NashvilleSC lift their first-ever trophy

🔥 #NWSL playoff race is chaos

🛑 #DCUnited protests, Philly Union eye the Shield

⭐️ Level Up: Julian Hall 17-year-old Red Bulls forward + USYNT star of the future

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 9d

Sonny taking in American footy 🏈🇺🇸

(via @bzfilms83)

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 9d

Mauricio Pochettino confirms Tyler Adams is out of USMNT camp, he and his wife are expecting their baby any day now! 🍼

Congrats to the Adams family! 💙👶

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Kickback Committee @kickbackcommittee.bsky.social · 9d

WHAT. A. FINISH. 😱 The USYNT U-20s explode with 3 late goals to shock France 3-0! 🇺🇸🔥

⚽ Gozo
⚽ Zambrano
⚽ Raines

The Stars & Stripes are through to the Round of 16 at the World Cup! 🏆

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