State Of Mexican Soccer w/Eduardo Saracho - Ep. 11 First Touch Weekly
On this week's episode, host David Gass explores the ambition, growth, and the state of the game through the lens of several teams heading to the 2026 World Cup. This episode opens with news on update...
1 Maj 30min
Elite National Teams Finding Their Base Camps - Ep 10. First Touch Weekly
This week on First Touch Weekly, host David Gass breaks down the biggest stories shaping the road to the 2026 World Cup—from Estêvão potentially missing the tournament to injury concerns surrounding L...
24 Apr 25min
World Cup Cult Heroes w/Musa Okwonga & Carlos Queiroz w/Eric Krakauer - Ep 9. First Touch Weekly
This week host David Gass explores the characters that make a World Cup Special—the journeymen coaches, the big personalities, the cult heroes. To do so, Gass is joined by Eric Krakauer to discuss the...
17 Apr 32min
Tartan Army's USA Adventure & WC Ticket Prices - EP. 8 First Touch Weekly
Let’s hear it for the fans—or not. Host David Gass breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of the World Cup 2026 fan experience as we meet Hazel and Gregor, two long-standing members of Scotland’s famed T...
10 Apr 20min
WCQ Happiness & Heartbreak From Iraq To Italy - EP. 7 First Touch Weekly
We have a World Cup. With the completion of the UEFA and intercontinental playoffs, all 48 nations are now confirmed—the countdown is officially on. Hosts David and Susannah cover all the action, from...
2 Apr 36min
Norway’s Road To This Golden Generation w/Antonio Nusa & Pa-Modou Kah - Ep 6. First Touch Weekly
We move ever closer to the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup and the hottest name on everyone’s lips is Norway. It has been 26 years since Norway has made any senior tournament. But they come into this Wo...
27 Mars 26min
Musa Okwonga on Pressure & Purpose In World Cup Playoffs Preview - First Touch Weekly Ep. 4
Host David Gass is joined by soccer friend Musa Okwonga—co-host of Stadio, an exciting new partner of Kickback Soccer Media—to break down the biggest World Cup playoff storylines. They dive into why I...
20 Mars 58min
First Touch Weekly Ep. 3- 1998 Final Brazil vs France & Iraq Intercon Travel Challenges
Host David Gass breaks down Iraq’s crucial World Cup playoff match, and why it could be in jeopardy, joined by journalist Valair Shabilla. Then, ahead of the upcoming France vs. Brazil March friendly,...
13 Mars 31min
