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LEVEL UP: Assan Ouedraogo 🌟
Ouedraogo’s goal on his #Germany debut was a dream. The 19-year-old has had 5 goal contributions in his last 7 matches with #RBLeipzig.
Ouedraogo has pace, passing, & the vision of an advanced playmaker. His potential for breaking out at the 2026 #WorldCup is massive.
Ouedraogo’s goal on his #Germany debut was a dream. The 19-year-old has had 5 goal contributions in his last 7 matches with #RBLeipzig.
Ouedraogo has pace, passing, & the vision of an advanced playmaker. His potential for breaking out at the 2026 #WorldCup is massive.
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
LEVEL UP: Assan Ouedraogo 🌟
Ouedraogo’s goal on his #Germany debut was a dream. The 19-year-old has had 5 goal contributions in his last 7 matches with #RBLeipzig.
Ouedraogo has pace, passing, & the vision of an advanced playmaker. His potential for breaking out at the 2026 #WorldCup is massive.
Ouedraogo’s goal on his #Germany debut was a dream. The 19-year-old has had 5 goal contributions in his last 7 matches with #RBLeipzig.
Ouedraogo has pace, passing, & the vision of an advanced playmaker. His potential for breaking out at the 2026 #WorldCup is massive.
Kickback Minutes #17 ⚽️
🌍 WCQ madness: Europe’s giants cruise, Italy to the playoffs again, and Scotland qualify on a McTominay epic.
🌎 CONCACAF chaos: Curaçao make history, Haiti return, Panama through.
🇺🇸 USMNT smash Uruguay 5–1 as Poch’s system finally cooks.
🌍 WCQ madness: Europe’s giants cruise, Italy to the playoffs again, and Scotland qualify on a McTominay epic.
🌎 CONCACAF chaos: Curaçao make history, Haiti return, Panama through.
🇺🇸 USMNT smash Uruguay 5–1 as Poch’s system finally cooks.
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Kickback Minutes #17 ⚽️
🌍 WCQ madness: Europe’s giants cruise, Italy to the playoffs again, and Scotland qualify on a McTominay epic.
🌎 CONCACAF chaos: Curaçao make history, Haiti return, Panama through.
🇺🇸 USMNT smash Uruguay 5–1 as Poch’s system finally cooks.
🌍 WCQ madness: Europe’s giants cruise, Italy to the playoffs again, and Scotland qualify on a McTominay epic.
🌎 CONCACAF chaos: Curaçao make history, Haiti return, Panama through.
🇺🇸 USMNT smash Uruguay 5–1 as Poch’s system finally cooks.
The #USMNT double the lead in 4 minutes 👀
Sebastian Berhalter gets involved again, this time putting it on a plate for Alex Freeman’s first international goal of his career!
Sebastian Berhalter gets involved again, this time putting it on a plate for Alex Freeman’s first international goal of his career!
November 19, 2025 at 12:39 AM
The #USMNT double the lead in 4 minutes 👀
Sebastian Berhalter gets involved again, this time putting it on a plate for Alex Freeman’s first international goal of his career!
Sebastian Berhalter gets involved again, this time putting it on a plate for Alex Freeman’s first international goal of his career!
On repeat until further notice 🔁
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
November 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
On repeat until further notice 🔁
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
Sebastian Berhalter absolutely SMASHES the ball into the net to give the #USMNT the lead! Not a bad way to score your first international goal 🤩
DRC WINS!
The Democratic Republic of Congo have knocked out Nigeria. A team that hasn’t seen a World Cup since 1974 have knocked out the Super Eagles.
Their 52 year World Cup dreams are still alive!
The Democratic Republic of Congo have knocked out Nigeria. A team that hasn’t seen a World Cup since 1974 have knocked out the Super Eagles.
Their 52 year World Cup dreams are still alive!
November 16, 2025 at 9:59 PM
DRC WINS!
The Democratic Republic of Congo have knocked out Nigeria. A team that hasn’t seen a World Cup since 1974 have knocked out the Super Eagles.
Their 52 year World Cup dreams are still alive!
The Democratic Republic of Congo have knocked out Nigeria. A team that hasn’t seen a World Cup since 1974 have knocked out the Super Eagles.
Their 52 year World Cup dreams are still alive!
Penalty shootout for Nigeria vs DRC in the CAF World Cup qualification final.
The winner gets to play at the inter confederations cup next year to secure an official World Cup spot.
The winner gets to play at the inter confederations cup next year to secure an official World Cup spot.
November 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Penalty shootout for Nigeria vs DRC in the CAF World Cup qualification final.
The winner gets to play at the inter confederations cup next year to secure an official World Cup spot.
The winner gets to play at the inter confederations cup next year to secure an official World Cup spot.
LEVEL UP: Victor Froholdt 🌟
Froholdt secured a move to #FCPorto along with a goal and assist against Belarus for #Denmark.
Froholdt’s exceptional ball control & passing have already ignited rumors abound of January bids from some of Europe’s giants, only 6 months into his #Porto career.
Froholdt secured a move to #FCPorto along with a goal and assist against Belarus for #Denmark.
Froholdt’s exceptional ball control & passing have already ignited rumors abound of January bids from some of Europe’s giants, only 6 months into his #Porto career.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
World Cup kits are coming in hot!!!
New Episode is live with some hot takes 👀
@susannahfuller.bsky.social and @claudiampagan.bsky.social review the #Argentina kit for the 2026 #WorldCup and had some notes for Adidas ✍️
@susannahfuller.bsky.social and @claudiampagan.bsky.social review the #Argentina kit for the 2026 #WorldCup and had some notes for Adidas ✍️
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
World Cup kits are coming in hot!!!
The #U17WorldCup kicks off today! we have got you covered with five #USYNT Talents to keep your eyes on this tournament 👀
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The #U17WorldCup kicks off today! we have got you covered with five #USYNT Talents to keep your eyes on this tournament 👀
Have you heard about the team that’s looking to go FIVE seasons #unbeaten?! 👀
Wes Burdine joins @susannahfuller.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social to chat about the growth of #MinnesotaAurora, emphasizing the importance of being community owned!
Wes Burdine joins @susannahfuller.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social to chat about the growth of #MinnesotaAurora, emphasizing the importance of being community owned!
October 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Have you heard about the team that’s looking to go FIVE seasons #unbeaten?! 👀
Wes Burdine joins @susannahfuller.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social to chat about the growth of #MinnesotaAurora, emphasizing the importance of being community owned!
Wes Burdine joins @susannahfuller.bsky.social and @empiregass.bsky.social to chat about the growth of #MinnesotaAurora, emphasizing the importance of being community owned!
First Touch #10 🌎⚽️
🐐 One last World Cup for Messi in 2026
🔥 El Clásico chaos: Vini Jr. vs Yamal
🇺🇸 USMNT vs. AC Milan? Club-country drama brews over Pulisic’s injury.
🎟️ FIFA World Cup Lottery Phase 2 now open — one million more tickets live.
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🐐 One last World Cup for Messi in 2026
🔥 El Clásico chaos: Vini Jr. vs Yamal
🇺🇸 USMNT vs. AC Milan? Club-country drama brews over Pulisic’s injury.
🎟️ FIFA World Cup Lottery Phase 2 now open — one million more tickets live.
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
First Touch '26
October 29, 2025 — Newsletter #10
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October 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
First Touch #10 🌎⚽️
🐐 One last World Cup for Messi in 2026
🔥 El Clásico chaos: Vini Jr. vs Yamal
🇺🇸 USMNT vs. AC Milan? Club-country drama brews over Pulisic’s injury.
🎟️ FIFA World Cup Lottery Phase 2 now open — one million more tickets live.
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
🐐 One last World Cup for Messi in 2026
🔥 El Clásico chaos: Vini Jr. vs Yamal
🇺🇸 USMNT vs. AC Milan? Club-country drama brews over Pulisic’s injury.
🎟️ FIFA World Cup Lottery Phase 2 now open — one million more tickets live.
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
LEVEL UP: FERMIN LOPEZ💫
This past week, #FerminLopez scored a hat-trick in Champions League, and followed it up with a goal in #ElClasico.
After making the midfield his own in #Barcelona, is he a potential difference maker in Spain's bid for a second men's World Cup in 2026?
This past week, #FerminLopez scored a hat-trick in Champions League, and followed it up with a goal in #ElClasico.
After making the midfield his own in #Barcelona, is he a potential difference maker in Spain's bid for a second men's World Cup in 2026?
October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
LEVEL UP: FERMIN LOPEZ💫
This past week, #FerminLopez scored a hat-trick in Champions League, and followed it up with a goal in #ElClasico.
After making the midfield his own in #Barcelona, is he a potential difference maker in Spain's bid for a second men's World Cup in 2026?
This past week, #FerminLopez scored a hat-trick in Champions League, and followed it up with a goal in #ElClasico.
After making the midfield his own in #Barcelona, is he a potential difference maker in Spain's bid for a second men's World Cup in 2026?
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D.C. United has done it! They've secured the Wooden Spoon as the worst team in MLS in 2025!
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
October 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
D.C. United has done it! They've secured the Wooden Spoon as the worst team in MLS in 2025!
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
This is a trophy secured by a club culture set from the top down.
With the entire scouting department let go by a new Managing Director, we may be witnessing a true dynasty forming in D.C.
LEVEL UP: ANTONIO NUSA 🤩
With two goals and an assist this week, #AntonioNusa is leveling up 💫
Since joining #RBLeipzig, Nusa has begun refining his game as a crucial creator for Norway.
#Norway seems set to make waves in 2026, it may be Antonio Nusa’s world class dribbling that wins the crowds.
With two goals and an assist this week, #AntonioNusa is leveling up 💫
Since joining #RBLeipzig, Nusa has begun refining his game as a crucial creator for Norway.
#Norway seems set to make waves in 2026, it may be Antonio Nusa’s world class dribbling that wins the crowds.
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
LEVEL UP: ANTONIO NUSA 🤩
With two goals and an assist this week, #AntonioNusa is leveling up 💫
Since joining #RBLeipzig, Nusa has begun refining his game as a crucial creator for Norway.
#Norway seems set to make waves in 2026, it may be Antonio Nusa’s world class dribbling that wins the crowds.
With two goals and an assist this week, #AntonioNusa is leveling up 💫
Since joining #RBLeipzig, Nusa has begun refining his game as a crucial creator for Norway.
#Norway seems set to make waves in 2026, it may be Antonio Nusa’s world class dribbling that wins the crowds.
Kickback Minutes #12 ⚽️
🇺🇸 #USMNT finish strong with a win vs Australia
🌍 #CAF is over. South Africa and Cape Verde fairytale
🔥 Norway’s rise continues as Haaland and Ødegaard lead a new powerhouse
💸 FIFA ticket chaos rolls, keep checking inboxes
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🇺🇸 #USMNT finish strong with a win vs Australia
🌍 #CAF is over. South Africa and Cape Verde fairytale
🔥 Norway’s rise continues as Haaland and Ødegaard lead a new powerhouse
💸 FIFA ticket chaos rolls, keep checking inboxes
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October , 2025 — Newsletter #8
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October 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Kickback Minutes #12 ⚽️
🇺🇸 #USMNT finish strong with a win vs Australia
🌍 #CAF is over. South Africa and Cape Verde fairytale
🔥 Norway’s rise continues as Haaland and Ødegaard lead a new powerhouse
💸 FIFA ticket chaos rolls, keep checking inboxes
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
🇺🇸 #USMNT finish strong with a win vs Australia
🌍 #CAF is over. South Africa and Cape Verde fairytale
🔥 Norway’s rise continues as Haaland and Ødegaard lead a new powerhouse
💸 FIFA ticket chaos rolls, keep checking inboxes
Full issue 👉 the-kickback.ghost.io/first-touch-...
FELT SO NICE, HE’S DONE IT TWICE 😮💨
#HajiWright with the brace as his world class finish puts the #USMNT ahead in Colorado!
#HajiWright with the brace as his world class finish puts the #USMNT ahead in Colorado!
October 15, 2025 at 2:31 AM
FELT SO NICE, HE’S DONE IT TWICE 😮💨
#HajiWright with the brace as his world class finish puts the #USMNT ahead in Colorado!
#HajiWright with the brace as his world class finish puts the #USMNT ahead in Colorado!
COOL AS YOU LIKE 🥶
#HajiWright keeps it clean and SMASHES the ball past the #Australia keeper to bring the #USMNT level!
#HajiWright keeps it clean and SMASHES the ball past the #Australia keeper to bring the #USMNT level!
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
COOL AS YOU LIKE 🥶
#HajiWright keeps it clean and SMASHES the ball past the #Australia keeper to bring the #USMNT level!
#HajiWright keeps it clean and SMASHES the ball past the #Australia keeper to bring the #USMNT level!
October 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
With a population of 500,000, Cape Verde pull of an incredible run and qualify for their FIRST EVER World Cup as the second SMALLEST nation in the competitions history 🤩
We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏
We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏
October 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
With a population of 500,000, Cape Verde pull of an incredible run and qualify for their FIRST EVER World Cup as the second SMALLEST nation in the competitions history 🤩
We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏
We cant wait to watch them make their debut next summer 👏