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John Parker
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Co-Founder and CEO, @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social. American soccer nerd.
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🚨 @mattdoyle.bsky.social has joined Kickback Soccer Media 🚨

"Kickback is building something that values expertise and treats the sport seriously while having a ton of fun along the way. It’s the exact environment I want to be part of."
February 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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2026 MLS GOLDEN BOOT ROSTERS 🧵👇

Who’s got the best chance to take it all 🏆
February 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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We're celebrating the addition of @mattdoyle.bsky.social to the Kickback Soccer Media team today, and with the MLS season right around the corner there's no better time to share (again) our American soccer conversation starter pack:
February 11, 2026 at 6:50 PM
One of the things we collectively set out to do at Kickback Soccer Media was to platform American soccer's best and most dedicated talent.

While other platforms search for celebrity, we've put together the best team of homegrown voices in the business.
BREAKING 🚨

@mattdoyle.bsky.social is OFFICIALLY joining Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social ‼️
February 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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BREAKING 🚨

@mattdoyle.bsky.social is OFFICIALLY joining Soccerwise and @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social ‼️
February 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM
2026 Charlotte FC Season Preview with TopBin90 🎙️

Can Charlotte find their way to a trophy this season with new additions and Gass-theorem players or will they fall short?

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2026 Charlotte FC Season Preview with Jorge Gonzalez of TopBin90
YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ
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February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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2026 San Diego Season Preview with @sandiego.futbol of 2 Balls & A Mic is live 🎧

After an historic expansion year for SD, what's next?

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2026 San Diego Season Preview with Tony Sanchez of 2 Balls And A Mic
YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ
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February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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With nine trophies in 15 seasons, the #SeattleSounders are looking to be back amongst the titles.

This is Part One of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute Seattle Sounders preview.
February 9, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Free newsletter: I'm leaving Substack and moving to Ghost.

First delivery from the Ghost platform will come tomorrow!
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Giving up the ghost on Substack
TacticsFreeZone™ is moving to Ghost
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February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Timothée Chalamet unveils his childhood club Saint-Étienne’s new kit on French TV 🔥
February 9, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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From Paxten Aaronson to Darren Yapi, the Rapids have some serious youth talent in its ranks for 2026.

This is Part Two of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute #ColoradoRapids preview.
February 8, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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New Rapids Head Coach Matt Wells is looking to bring a tiki-taka playstyle to his new squad, after spending time as an assistant coach with English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

This is Part One of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute #ColoradoRapids preview.
February 8, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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It did not take long for Jack McGlynn to settle into H-Town, even earning a call-up and goal for the #USMNT. He could be the missing piece for a developing #HoustonDynamo team.

This is Part Two of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute Houston Dynamo preview.
February 7, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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The #HoustonDynamo took 2025 to prepare as best as they could for the future. Spending $9 million, will new signings lead the club to #MLS glory?

This is Part One of the Soccerwise MLS Minute Houston Dynamo preview.
February 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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#AustinFC spent big dollars to bring Facu Torres back to MLS, but can he be the difference maker in the Texas capital?

This is Part Two of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute Austin FC preview.
February 6, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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Carles Gil is the Revs talisman, but the international scouts will be watching a young American fullback instead.

This is Part Two of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute #NewEnglandRevolution preview
February 7, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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#AustinFC has been a vibe since joining MLS, but who are they on the pitch?

This is Part One of the Soccerwise #MLS Minute Austin FC preview.
February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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🇨🇴 James Rodriguez to Minnesota United
🔝 My favorite moves of the MLS offseason
🌎 CCC is underway and San Diego FC look great
🟢 Obed Vargas' dream move to Atleti

I'm live on @soccerwisehq.bsky.social right now ⤵️
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James-mania, CCL San Diego Style & News Roundup w/Joe Lowery (Backheeled)
YouTube video by SoccerwiseHQ
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February 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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San Diego FC are the new darlings of MLS, employing MLS’s most intricate posession-based system to great effect. In year two, can they build on that to become #MLS juggernauts? This is Part One one of Soccerwise’s MLS Minute #SanDiegoFC preview.
February 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM
I have a few social media copy cliche pet peeves but two stand out for me:

1. About last night…
2. Hang it in the Louvre

What social media lede can y’all not stand anymore?
February 5, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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New series coming to Kickback next off season: MLS Wedding Crashers with @susannahfuller.bsky.social & @jordangeli.bsky.social 💒🎉
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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San Diego finishes off a stunning 4-1 first-leg victory against Pumas as the clock strikes 1 a.m. on the East Coast.

What an ending to the opening night of CCC.

Get some sleep, sickos.
February 4, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Maybe 1 of 2?
Pedro Soma coming-out-party loading.

3-1, San Diego.
February 4, 2026 at 5:50 AM