AFCON has a new champion as Senegal lift the trophy 🇸🇳

We break down the AFCON final, referee controversies, and what it means going forward.

Plus:

Man United take down Man City

Chelsea get a solid 2–0 win over Brentford

Arsenal and Liverpool drop crucial points

Vinícius Jr gets booed by Madrid fans

Champions League preview & predictions

Tap in for another packed episode of KickBack FC ⚽🔥

⏱️ Chapters

2:35 – Senegal win AFCON

11:40 – AFCON final breakdown

17:44 – Referee issues

22:18 – Is it time for Thomas Frank to go?

26:44 – Man United beat Man City

43:15 – Chelsea beat Brentford 2–0

46:27 – Arsenal drop points vs Forest

55:56 – Liverpool drop points

1:01:06 – Vinícius Jr booed by Madrid fans

1:12:45 – Champions League preview

1:20:19 – Shoutouts

1:24:50 – Predictions

Dante Washington joins The Kickback FC to reflect on his journey as one of the early trailblazers of Major League Soccer.

A former U.S. Olympian 🇺🇸, 2x U.S. Open Cup champion, and MLS All-Star, Dante shares stories from his playing days with the Columbus Crew and FC Dallas, the growth of MLS in its early years, and how the league has evolved. We also dive into his current role as Director of Player Engagement for the Columbus Crew, mentoring the next generation of players and shaping club culture.

This episode covers:

- Growing up in Maryland and starring at Radford University

- Life in the early days of MLS

- Winning trophies with Columbus & Dallas

- Transitioning from player to front-office leadership

- The importance of culture, mentorship, and legacy in the modern game

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Chapters

00:18 Intro

1:05 Welcome to the KickBack FC

2:33 How’d you get into the game pf soccer?

5:42 The soccer landscape of the DMV

8:00 When did soccer “click” for you?

10:18 College recruitment story

13:00 Joining the 40/40 club in college, 40 goals & 40 assists.

19:45 Advice to aspiring college players

24:52 Route to the pro’s before MLS

31:21 What was the landscape of professional soccer in the early-mid 90’s?

33:43 Early years of MLS

36:10 Playing with Brian West

39:11 Getting traded to Dallas

43:07 Almost joining DC United

44:33 Playing in the 92 Olympics

47:16 Returning to Columbus

54:03 Being the Director of player engagement for the Columbus Crew

58:33 what’s your Focus in your role with player development

1:04:17 Dante Washington on Darlington Nagbe

1:09:04 Rapid Fire questions

1:09:08 Favorite non soccer hobby?

1:10:15 Most memorable goal you scored?

1:11:00 Favorite teammate on the field

1:12:00 Toughest defenders you’ve faced

1:12:53 Favorite stadiums to play in?

1:13:00 Most underrated player you’ve faced played against?

1:14:00 Five a side of all time teammates

1:16:40 What are you most proud of your playing career?

1:19:00 Outro

Things are getting serious at AFCON ⏳⚽

We recap Matchday 2 as teams fight for qualification, highlight the biggest winners and losers, and look ahead to decisive final group games. On top of that, we break down Premier League Matchday 18 as the season pushes deeper into crunch time.

AFCON pressure 🤝 Premier League intensity — we’ve got it all covered.

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AFCON Matchday 1 did not disappoint 👀🔥

We react to the opening round of games, standout performances, shock results, and what it all means moving forward. Plus, we recap Premier League Matchday 17 and discuss the key moments shaping the title race and top-four battle.

International tournament vibes + festive Premier League fixtures = pure football goodness.

#afcon #afcon2023 #africancupofnations #premierleague #epl #football #soccer #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast #africanfootball

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AFCON is finally here 🇦🇫🌍

We kick things off with a full preview of the Africa Cup of Nations — key teams, players to watch, and our predictions for the tournament. Plus, we break down all the biggest talking points from Premier League Matchday 16 as the season continues to heat up.

AFCON talk 🤝 Premier League chaos — you already know what time it is.

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This week on The KickBack FC, we dive into a wild week of football across MLS, the Premier League, and Europe!

• 🇺🇸 USWNT’s narrow showdown vs Portugal

• ⚽ Columbus Crew vs FC Cincinnati — the Battle of Ohio

• 🏔️ Vancouver vs FC Dallas thriller

• 🦩 Inter Miami vs Nashville — Messi & co. back at it

• 🌴 San Diego vs Portland — West Coast fireworks

• 🦅 Philadelphia vs Chicago Fire

Then we head across the pond for:

• 🔵 Chelsea’s rollercoaster form

• 🔴 Liverpool’s chase for top spot

• 🔴⚫ Manchester United’s shaky run

• 🔴⚪ Arsenal’s dominant display & deadly set pieces

• ⚪ Tottenham’s hot streak

And finally… the El Clásico Recap! 🇪🇸

• Barcelona vs Real Madrid — full breakdown, reactions, and yes, that El Clásico fight 👀

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — who’s your team of the week?

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This week on The KickBack FC, we break down another wild weekend across MLS and European football!

We dive deep into all the top stories and reactions, including:

• MLS Playoffs — key matchups and predictions for both conferences

• Mateta vs Zaha: who’s Crystal Palace’s real difference-maker?

• Chelsea’s struggles and Nottingham Forest’s upset

• Ange Postecoglou sacked?! What’s next for Tottenham?

• Arsenal’s dominant form vs Fulham

• United vs Liverpool — Premier League giants collide again

• Champions League Matchday 2 preview and group predictions

• Our bold weekly predictions and shoutouts from the KickBack community

⚽ From MLS playoff chaos to UCL drama and Premier League shockers — we’ve got all the hot takes, analysis, and laughs you need this week!

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This week on The KickBack FC, we dive into another action-packed weekend across MLS and Europe!

We break down all the major stories and match reactions, including:

• Cincinnati’s weekend performance and the Eastern Conference playoff race

• Vancouver’s push in the Western Conference playoffs

• Champions League Matchday 1 & 2 reactions and predictions

• Rasmus Højlund and Napoli’s recent form

• Chelsea’s ongoing struggles

• Senne Lammens United Debut

• Arsenal’s impressive run of form

• Our weekly shoutouts and community picks

⚽ From MLS playoff drama to European midweek madness — we’ve got all the hot takes, breakdowns, and predictions you need!

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This week on The KickBack FC, we break down a dramatic Premier League weekend:

• Arsenal’s last-minute winner vs Newcastle

• Crystal Palace shocking Liverpool

• Brentford taking down Manchester United at Old Trafford

• Chelsea falling to Brighton

We also look ahead to Matchday 2 of the Champions League with our predictions.

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This week on The Kickback FC, we break down a huge weekend of football across the Premier League, Champions League, and MLS:

• Arsenal grab a late winner against Manchester City in a statement victory

• Chelsea suffer defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford

• Champions League Matchday 1 recap – big results from Europe

• Columbus Crew & FC Cincinnati – what do we expect as the MLS regular season nears its close?

Tap in as we discuss the biggest matches, key storylines, and what’s ahead in Europe and MLS.

💭 Can Arsenal sustain their momentum after beating City? And which Ohio team is better prepared for the MLS playoffs — Columbus or Cincinnati?

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