John Parker
@johnkickback.bsky.social
Co-Founder and CEO, @kickbacksoccer.bsky.social. American soccer nerd.
DC United making a lot of strong moves toward perhaps finishing second in the Wooden Spoon.
December 24, 2025 at 1:13 AM
DC United making a lot of strong moves toward perhaps finishing second in the Wooden Spoon.
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Congrats to NWSL for somehow dominating the @bsky.app skyline on a day that Epstein Files were released that featured Trump.
Really, an exceptional achievement.
Really, an exceptional achievement.
December 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Congrats to NWSL for somehow dominating the @bsky.app skyline on a day that Epstein Files were released that featured Trump.
Really, an exceptional achievement.
Really, an exceptional achievement.
The other irony here?
If you don't yet qualify yet for HIP, you definitely can increase your chances by going to play in England in front of the European media, who then are more likely to include you in their rankings to qualify you!
If you don't yet qualify yet for HIP, you definitely can increase your chances by going to play in England in front of the European media, who then are more likely to include you in their rankings to qualify you!
December 23, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The other irony here?
If you don't yet qualify yet for HIP, you definitely can increase your chances by going to play in England in front of the European media, who then are more likely to include you in their rankings to qualify you!
If you don't yet qualify yet for HIP, you definitely can increase your chances by going to play in England in front of the European media, who then are more likely to include you in their rankings to qualify you!
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Ah yes, the famously informed and reflective Ballon d’Or Féminin and a not-at-all convoluted and devoid of ball knowledge “SportsPro Media Top 150 Most Marketable Athletes.”
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
this is so stupid
December 23, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ah yes, the famously informed and reflective Ballon d’Or Féminin and a not-at-all convoluted and devoid of ball knowledge “SportsPro Media Top 150 Most Marketable Athletes.”
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
An all-time fumble from a league that looks less confident in its trajectory and planning with every passing week.
So we've now outsourced the valuation of players for an American soccer league to European media.
Looking forward to mediocre English players making more than their superior American equivalents!
Looking forward to mediocre English players making more than their superior American equivalents!
December 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
So we've now outsourced the valuation of players for an American soccer league to European media.
Looking forward to mediocre English players making more than their superior American equivalents!
Looking forward to mediocre English players making more than their superior American equivalents!
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The Netherlands is hoping to finally get its hands on the World Cup trophy 🇳🇱
This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
December 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Netherlands is hoping to finally get its hands on the World Cup trophy 🇳🇱
This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
This experienced Dutch team is looking to secure international glory. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Oranje.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2vPd...
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Our final show of the year is officially live on the feeds ‼️
@empiregass.bsky.social and @tombogert.bsky.social break down the *most important event of the year,* the MLS SuperDraft 📝
Plus all the top news and 10 things we’re watching for this offseason 👀
@empiregass.bsky.social and @tombogert.bsky.social break down the *most important event of the year,* the MLS SuperDraft 📝
Plus all the top news and 10 things we’re watching for this offseason 👀
December 22, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Our final show of the year is officially live on the feeds ‼️
@empiregass.bsky.social and @tombogert.bsky.social break down the *most important event of the year,* the MLS SuperDraft 📝
Plus all the top news and 10 things we’re watching for this offseason 👀
@empiregass.bsky.social and @tombogert.bsky.social break down the *most important event of the year,* the MLS SuperDraft 📝
Plus all the top news and 10 things we’re watching for this offseason 👀
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Has South Africa’s moment to shine finally arrived? 👀
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Has South Africa’s moment to shine finally arrived? 👀
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
With their last loss in Jan 2024, Pitch Invaders believes #BafanaBafana are ready to fight at their opener vs Angola. Using the tournament as preparation for their #WorldCup dreams 💪
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Egypt is looking for success in a World Cup tournament run 🇪🇬
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
December 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Egypt is looking for success in a World Cup tournament run 🇪🇬
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
With three #AFCON titles, Egypt has not had that same success on the World Stage. This #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of The Pharaohs.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
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Hey! Lazy Sunday? Cooking a nice meal?
No better way to spend your Sunday than listening to our World Cup country pods. 10-20 minutes each, utterly bingeable:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
No better way to spend your Sunday than listening to our World Cup country pods. 10-20 minutes each, utterly bingeable:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
Kickback '26
Soccer Podcast · Kickback '26 is the home of Kickback Soccer Media's World Cup 2026 original shows and series, including our first-of-its-kind First Touch program. First Touch offers new, emerging, an...
podcasts.apple.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Hey! Lazy Sunday? Cooking a nice meal?
No better way to spend your Sunday than listening to our World Cup country pods. 10-20 minutes each, utterly bingeable:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
No better way to spend your Sunday than listening to our World Cup country pods. 10-20 minutes each, utterly bingeable:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
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The Iranian National Team is looking to make it out of the group after just missing out in Qatar, 2022 🇮🇷
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
The Iranian National Team is looking to make it out of the group after just missing out in Qatar, 2022 🇮🇷
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
With numerous talents playing in Europe, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of Team Melli.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7tjq...
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South Korea is looking to make the most of a historic 11th successive World Cup Appearance 🇰🇷
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
December 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
South Korea is looking to make the most of a historic 11th successive World Cup Appearance 🇰🇷
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
With Heung-Min Son, anything is possible. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Taegeuk Warriors.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5p0p...
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Curacao’s mightly squad is looking to challenge the biggest players in the world 🇨🇼
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Curacao’s mightly squad is looking to challenge the biggest players in the world 🇨🇼
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
Becoming the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Blue Wave.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/065c...
Nahhhhhhh, they can't get away with this!
💣🇨🇦 BREAKING: Inter Miami is nearing a deal to sign Canadian int'l GK Dayne St. Clair, per sources.
St. Clair, 28, just was named MLS GK of the Year.
Huge signing for Miami, who just won MLS Cup.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
St. Clair, 28, just was named MLS GK of the Year.
Huge signing for Miami, who just won MLS Cup.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Inter Miami nearing deal for Canada goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair
St. Clair was named 2025 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year and is one of the marquee free agents on the market.
www.nytimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Nahhhhhhh, they can't get away with this!
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@soccerwisehq.bsky.social talked exclusively with Gregg Berhalter. Breaking the news on the schedule release for the Coachella Valley Invitational 2026. It’s his second year with @chicagofire.bsky.social, and he has a lot to say!
December 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
@soccerwisehq.bsky.social talked exclusively with Gregg Berhalter. Breaking the news on the schedule release for the Coachella Valley Invitational 2026. It’s his second year with @chicagofire.bsky.social, and he has a lot to say!
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Panama is a nation looking to build on a last-place finish during its 2018 World Cup run 🇵🇦
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
December 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Panama is a nation looking to build on a last-place finish during its 2018 World Cup run 🇵🇦
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
With deep runs in Copa America and the Gold Cup since, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Los Canaleros.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ngJ...
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New Zealand are no stranger to world cup wins, but can they do it in a sport other than rugby? 🇳🇿
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
December 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New Zealand are no stranger to world cup wins, but can they do it in a sport other than rugby? 🇳🇿
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
With a strong front line led by Chris Wood, this World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of the All Whites.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6f4o...
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#Belgium’s salvaging of what’s left in the ‘golden generation’ could lead to an unpredictable 2026
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
🎧Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7g2w...
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
🎧Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7g2w...
December 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#Belgium’s salvaging of what’s left in the ‘golden generation’ could lead to an unpredictable 2026
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
🎧Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7g2w...
New talents coming through the ranks in Belgium. This World Cup Capsule breaks down the story of The Red Devils.
🎧Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7g2w...
We've casually gone from "the USMNT is going to embarrass us all in its biggest ever moment" to very encouraging team performances...
...and assuredly the best year ever in terms of USMNT-player club performances.
...and assuredly the best year ever in terms of USMNT-player club performances.
December 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
We've casually gone from "the USMNT is going to embarrass us all in its biggest ever moment" to very encouraging team performances...
...and assuredly the best year ever in terms of USMNT-player club performances.
...and assuredly the best year ever in terms of USMNT-player club performances.
Corey Wray x Wilfried Nancy reunion in St. Louis?
December 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Corey Wray x Wilfried Nancy reunion in St. Louis?
Union are cooking
December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Union are cooking
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For Germany, this squad is looking to reestablish itself as a European giant 🇩🇪
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For Germany, this squad is looking to reestablish itself as a European giant 🇩🇪
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
With major talents emerging since 2022, this #WorldCup Capsule breaks down the story of Die Mannschaft.
🎧 Apple: podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/f...
🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3GeB...
The Union have a really nice scam going with these cashfers, selling high on older players who rack up counting stats in the system.
8m from Gazdag and Baribo.
8m from Gazdag and Baribo.
December 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Union have a really nice scam going with these cashfers, selling high on older players who rack up counting stats in the system.
8m from Gazdag and Baribo.
8m from Gazdag and Baribo.