Embracing DUNSETHERY with Brian Dunseth

Susannah and David steer the ship for today’s show. David recaps his trip to Austin, TX for the USMNT vs. Ecuador match along with witnessing Landon Donovan’s new hairpiece for the first time in person. The chatter over the hairpiece leads into a conversation over the impact of hair and mental health. The Vancouver Whitecaps send David a surprise gift which he debuts on the air. To recap the USMNT’s victory over Australia and the camp window, Brian Dunseth joins the show. The trio discuss the outcome of the match, what Dunny took away from calling the game, the culture being built by Mauricio Pochettino, DUNSETHERY, Christian Roldan’s stock rising and a possible roster selection as we get closer to 2026. Suz and David recap World Cup Qualifying from around the world including a bizarre situation brewing involving San Marino and Romania in UEFA. The USWNT release their roster for the October Camp window with some expected and surprise inclusions. The duo give their flowers to Christen Press who announces her retirement from the sport and reflect on her impact on the game. 50 States of Soccer heads to the southwestern state of Arizona who boast a strong list of players for a potential five-a-side. We end the show with a recap of the Great British Bake-Off on this week’s Pastry Week episode. Subscribe to The Kickback Minutes here: https://kickbacksoccer.com00:23 - Witnessing Landon Donovan’s New Hairpiece07:23 - World Mental Health Awareness Day and Hair. 10:36 - Gass gets a surprise from the Vancouver Whitecaps15:31 - Dunny Joins the show 49:41 - World Cup Qualifying Around The World01:08:02 - USWNT Roster Drop01:12:09 - Christen Press Retires01:16:42 - 50 States of Soccer: Arizona01:19:20 - GBBO Recap