Summary

Tom and Musa Seka discuss their backgrounds in soccer and their passion for the game. They talk about the importance of soccer academies and the ecosystem they create. They also share their support for various teams, including St. Louis City SC, and discuss the excitement of AFCON and the unpredictability of African soccer. They highlight the success of South Africa's domestic league and the potential for growth in American soccer. They also touch on their experiences with MLS and the impact of St. Louis City SC on the local soccer scene. The conversation covers various topics related to the quality of Major League Soccer (MLS) and its comparison to English football. It also discusses the challenges of the Championship and expresses sympathy for Everton fans.

Takeaways

MLS is improving in quality but is still considered lower to mid table Championship or high to mid table League One in terms of overall quality.

The Championship is a physically and mentally demanding league, requiring strength and resilience to succeed.

Everton is currently facing difficulties, and there is sympathy expressed for their fans.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:34 Passion for Soccer

13:13 Soccer Academies and Building the Ecosystem

18:23 Supporting Other Teams

25:24 AFCON and the Magic of African Soccer

30:18 Domestic Game and South Africa's Success

36:02 The Future of American Soccer

38:03 MLS and St. Louis City SC

39:13 MLS Quality and Comparison to English Football

41:11 The Challenges of the Championship

41:39 Everton's Troubles and Sympathy for Fans