About this episode
Susannah and David have a loaded show for you this week, our longest one yet! The duo react to the breaking news of La Liga canceling the previously announced match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, FL. Suz talks about her first visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Matt Doyle joins the Committee about his cat, Taquito and the MLS Cup Playoffs. The mystery of Lexington SC soccer player Nicole Vernis who has been refusing to report to S.S. Lazio’s women’s team and recap some of Lazio’s prior infamy. The thoughts on the recently announced Women’s World Cup 2031 bid across four CONCACAF regions including the United States. Reminiscing on a favorite World Cup memory from Susannah: The 1994 World Cup opening ceremony. Favorite things we’re following in the soccer world including Suz’s favorite Swedish team, Mjällby. 50 States of Soccer heads to Pennsylvania, a state loaded in men’s and women’s soccer talent. The Great British Bake Off recap returns with Merengue Week. Producer Doug appears on the Committee for the first time to talk about his supporter group's new kit done in conjunction with Icarus FC and the Black Women’s Player Collective. Subscribe to The Kickback Minutes here: https://kickbacksoccer.com/ Purchase Rose Room Collective’s Black Sheep Kit, a collaboration between RRC, Icarus FC and the Black Women’s Player Collective here: https://icarusfc.com/collections/rose-room-collective-club-shop/products/rose-room-collective-black-sheep-jersey 00:55 - La Liga cancels Barcelona vs. Villarreal in Miami 14:17 - Suz goes to the Dolly Parton Stampede 17:00 - Matt Doyle joins the Committee 23:03 - MLS Cup Playoffs Preview 50:57 - The Mystery of Nicole Vernis, Lexington SC and Lazio Player 01:02:51 - Women’s World Cup 2031 Bid Announcement 01:12:42 - Favorite World Cup Moments: 1994 World Cup Opening Ceremony 01:23:37 - Favorite Things we’re following: Mjällby and One Knox 01:26:52 - 50 States of Soccer: Pennsylvania 01:31:00 - GBBO Recap: Merengue Week 01:35:17 - Producer Doug shows off a cool new kit you can buy 01:40:12 - Closer