Susannah Fuller and Claudia Pagán are joined for today's Committee Happy Hour by Houston Dash defender and Lincoln, NE native Paige Nielsen to close out this week's 50 States of Soccer series in Nebraska. The crew start off with reviewing Indy Eleven’s recently announced Oktoberfest kit. Paige’s season with the Houston Dash, two points off of the playoff line and undefeated in 7 of their last 8 matches. Her preference to training over game days. The path Paige took from Lincoln, Nebraska to the top flight at the NWSL. We cap off with 50 States of Soccer: Nebraska running through all candidates including a new candidate for Urban Legend presented by Paige. 

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Susannah and David are joined for the first time by fellow Committee member and midfielder for the NC Courage, Brianna Pinto! The trio discuss KC Current winning the NWSL Supporter’s Shield in the fastest time in league history. Brianna discusses an upcoming collaboration between the Black Women’s Player Collective, Allstate and Black Star Soccer in November. The crew chat about the results of the Women’s and Men’s Ballon d’Or. A goal celebration is conjured up for the next time Brianna scores a goal. 50 States of Soccer enters the Cornhusker State, Nebraska. Susannah recounts her experience in Omaha at the Union Omaha vs. One Knox USL 1 game which includes salutes to the city of Omaha and Omaha Parliament, the Supporters Group for Union Omaha. The show closes with a breakdown of The Great British Bakeoff and their recent ✨B R E A D W E E K✨ episode.

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3:40 - KC Current win the Supporter’s Shield

18:00 - BWPC x Black Star Soccer

22:00 - Women’s Ballon D’or 

34:52 - Men’s Ballon D’or

41:20 - Create-A-Goal Celebration 

51:13 - 50 States of Soccer: Nebraska 

01:02:00 - Closer and The GBBO Minute

Susannah is joined by co-host of the Full Time podcast on The Athletic and former Call Up partner (long live The Call Up), Jillian Sackovits, for today's Happy Hour! The duo discuss 50 States of Soccer: Tennessee, the concept of Cheeleaders in Soccer, the on-air debut of the youngest member of Jillian’s family and the revival of "Here for This" in Kickback form. Jillian also reveals that she buried the lede from her prior appearence on Kickback: SHE TOUCHED AND SMELLED DAVID BECKHAM.

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Susannah and David are at the helm to talk all things U.S. Open Cup. With the semifinal rounds occurring this week, the Committee decided to recap and discuss the history of the prestigious tournament. The duo run down their personal favorite moments before going into some staff submitted favorite memories across MLS, USL, and beyond. With semifinals incoming, Walker Zimmerman of Nashville SC joins the show to talk about his history in the tournament, recapping his greatest successes (winning it all with FC Dallas in 2016) and his most painful memories (Injuries and PK misses) before talking about his views on the tournament as a watcher when he doesn’t play. The crew kicks off 50 States of Soccer: Tennessee before closing out the show. 

Producer's Note: This episode was recorded before the Tennessee Lady Vols soccer team was defeated 3-2 in an upset by Mississippi State on the night of September 12, 2025.

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10:00 - Our favorite USOC memories 

27:00 - Kickback Staff Choices 

34:17 - Walker Zimmerman Interview 

59:40 - Chatting up more USOC history 

01:04:28 - 50 States of Soccer: Tennessee

Susannah and David are joined by former USMNT forward, CBS Golazo Network host and now writer for The Athletic, Charlie Davies on today's Happy Hour! Charlie talks about his upbringing in Manchester, New Hampshire and his journey across the wider New England region. His post-playing career, the possibility of USL in New Hampshire and a deep dive into 50 States of Soccer: New Hampshire featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales.

Susannah and David steer the ship for today’s show. The duo recap the USMNT’s victory over Japan from the night prior. The improvements made from the South Korea match, the formation and personnel changes and thoughts from Mauricio Pochettino. Brief segway to discuss Ian Fuller’s first red card as coach for One Knoxville. The crew tries to make some sense of Pochettino’s process and trust it. The international break means running down the rest of World Cup qualifying across the world in other regions. Shoutout to the Pitches In Peril report on climate change affecting soccer globally by Football For Future and Common Goal. 2026 World Cup tickets go on sale as NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani launches a petition to call on FIFA to abandon its plan for dynamic pricing and re-institute reserved tickets for locals. 50 States of Soccer: New Hampshire kicks off this week.

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Timecodes:

07:00 - USMNT vs. South Korea

08:00 - USMNT vs. Japan Reaction

18:20 - Ian Fuller’s first Red Card of the Season

21:00 - Player Ratings

29:00 - Concerns looking ahead

35:00 - Striker Power Rankings

42:00 - Qualifying Across The World Rundown

51:00 - WC Ticket News

57:55 - Pitches In Peril

01:00:00 - 50 States of Soccer: New Hampshire and End

Susannah and David are joined by Tom Bogert and Heath Pearce for today’s Happy Hour. Coming live from Susannah’s power outage, the crew discuss the incoming USMNT matches. Pearce gives insight on what it’s like for new players called up into a camp. More discussion on 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey. Our show barely holds up by the end before we’re visited by a ghost that wishes us a Happy Baby Friday.

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Susannah is leading today’s Committee gathering while David is off in the badlands riding a bison. The Committee is joined by Susannah’s former tag team partner and current co-host of Full Time for The Athletic, Jillian Sackovits. The duo are joined by Committee members Tom Bogert and Matt Doyle. Tom celebrates his championship victory at his adult rec soccer league. Jillian gives us the inside scoop of what it was like to be on the field for the Luis Suarez spitting incident after the Leagues Cup Final in Seattle. The crew discuss their best and worst transfers of USMNT players after the European transfer window has closed and Tom has gotten sleep. Susannah asks Matt if he knows what “RIZZ” is before Jillian unveils her Rizz Player Power Takes. The crew picks their preferred players to see for this Saturday’s USMNT vs. South Korea friendly in Harrison. 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey kicks off this week before closing out the show and give our flowers to Jillian and The Call Up.

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Show Timecodes:

02:21 - Tom’s Victory Lap and Trophy

03:25 - Luis Suarez spitting incident

17:33 - USMNT Best & Worst Transfers

39:37 - Jillian’s RIZZ Player Takes

49:55 - Preferred USMNT Starting XI vs. South Korea

01:03:13 - 50 States of Soccer: New Jersey

01:17:48 - Close of Show and Call Up Shoutout

Do you think love can bloom, even on a soccer field? We prove, in fact, yes! Susannah and Claudia Pagán are joined by One Knoxville Head Coach and Husband of Susannah, Ian Fuller on today’s Happy Hour. The trio discuss Ian’s background, Lukas Kwaniok’s match day fit from a coaching POV, some thoughts on the recent 0-0 draw to FC Naples and Ian’s experiences in Idaho to wrap out 50 States of Soccer: Idaho. More on the big Liverpool vs. Newcastle game day, Manchester United losing to Grimsby Town and USL League One’s future with new teams in 2026.

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Susannah and David host this week’s Committee’s gathering, post-USMNT roster drop. The duo lead into a discussion of the show The Summer I Turned Pretty (Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?) before going into Susannah’s House Divided experience between her Liverpool fandom vs. Ian’s affiliation with Newcastle United over the weekend. 50 States of Soccer goes into the land of potatoes, Idaho, for this week’s spotlight. Touchline Tailor returns to discuss Lukas Kwasniok’s fashion faux pas at the 1. FC Köln game. The crew dig into Feel Good soccer stories around Real Oviedo and Mjällby before going into our favorite Bad Soccer Bets (ALL SOCCER BETS ARE BAD) for this week. We close out the show with an INSTANT REVIEW of the latest USMNT roster selection for September Camp.

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Timecodes:

00:41 - The Summer I Turned Pretty Discussion

04:45 - A House Divided (Liverpool vs. Newcastle, Susannah vs. Ian)

14:04 - 50 States of Soccer: Idaho

26:08 - Touchline Tailor - Lukas Kwasniok

32:02 - Feel Good Stories in Soccer - Real Oviedo and Mjällby

42:41 - Bad Soccer Bets

49:05 - USMNT Roster Drop Review