Simo Speaks

What does it really take to develop the next generation of soccer players? In this episode of Simo Speaks, I sit down with my friend and National Poet, Coach Mo youth soccer coach from Baltimore to talk about what happens behind the scenes of player development. We discuss the difference between talent and longterm success, the pressure young athletes face today, and the biggest misconceptions par...

Coach CJ joins me on Simo Speaks for a World Cup 2026 football conversation packed with reactions, predictions, and player debates. We break down the biggest matches from the tournament so far, revisit some of the standout performances, and discuss which teams have impressed the most. We also look ahead to the upcoming knockout matchups, what each nation needs to do to advance, and the storylines...

In this episode, we sit down for a fun and wide ranging conversation with my brother Chinedu covering everything from football memories to fitness, anime, and classic TV shows. We talk about his earliest moments falling in love with the beautiful game, the players he's enjoying watching right now, and the football moment that left the biggest impact on him. We also dive into favorite football kits...

Allen, Sam and I discuss the latest Netflix documentary about Ronaldinho! Follow us below!  Twitter: @UncleSammie_ @Theodore_Hall96 IG: Simo. Speaks Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/9PZ6XB4ucw Be sure to like, comment and hit the follow!  Your support is appreciated!

In this episode, we sit down with Muiz for a proper football conversation tracing his roots as an Arsenal fan and diving into the players, moments, and memories that shaped his love for the game. We cover everything from his earliest Arsenal memories to his current favorite players, plus a deep look into how Arsenal performed this season and what it means for the club moving forward. Muiz also sha...

SIMO SPEAKS ft. Adz & Omar | TOP 10 SUPERHERO MOVIES 🦸‍♂️🔥 This episode is pure chaos in the best way. Adz and Omar join the pod to build their definitive Top 10 Superhero Movies list. From all-time classics to controversial picks, nothing is safe. We debate: What REALLY is the greatest superhero movie ever? Does The Dark Knight still hold the crown? Where do modern hits like Avengers: Endga...

France might have the talent… but do they have the answers? 🤔🇫🇷 Is Ekitike really starting over Barcola? Deschamps is STILL experimenting… but is he overthinking it? The Cherki situation  — does he only start if Dembele plays centrally? And then there’s the BIG one… De Zerbi appointment… what are we doing?? Never fought a relegation battle Never won a major trophy Never secured promotion Yet gets...

Tottenham Hotspur are in serious trouble. After becoming the first Spurs manager to lose his first four games in charge, Igor Tudor is already under massive pressure — with names like Mauricio Pochettino, Roberto De Zerbi, Sean Dyche, and Ryan Mason being mentioned as potential replacements. In this episode of Simo Speaks, we break down the biggest questions surrounding Tottenham’s collapse: ⚽ Wh...

outh soccer is changing. Is the game still about learning football… or just chasing rankings, scholarships, and highlights? In this conversation we break down the philosophy behind Just Futbol Training — a program built around development, mentality, and love for the game. Are fundamentals universal for every age? Is talent overrated at the youth level? Would you rather coach the most talented pla...

Sammy from the Pushing The Pace Podcast joins us for the Sammy Edition 🇳🇬 to break down Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 campaign — no filters, no excuses. Did the Super Eagles perform like true continental giants, or were they just big names on paper? We dive deep into Nigeria’s football identity, standout performers, disappointments, fan expectations, and the emotional highs and lows of AFCON 2025. We also...

Egypt at AFCON always comes with pressure 🇪🇬 In this EgyptianEzzy Edition of Simo Speaks, we break down Egypt’s AFCON 2025 campaign — from expectations and results to Mohamed Salah’s role, team identity, and Egyptian football culture. This episode covers: • Did Egypt meet expectations at AFCON 2025? • How Egypt’s current generation compares to past AFCON champions • Mohamed Salah at AFCON: relianc...

I’m joined by Jesse — a longtime friend and Tottenham Fanatic!  We dive into: • Early Moments & First Love for Tottenham — the origins of the obsession • Favorite Players Right Now   – Xavi Simons   – Mohammed Kudus   – Heung-min Son   – Harry Kane • Tottenham This Season — • His Most Memorable IRL Football Moment — • Favorite Kits (Tottenham & International) — the drip discussion • Favori...

Welcome back to Simo Speaks — today I’m joined by Alex, a certified Arsenal Die hard with stories every football fan can relate to. In this episode, we dive into: Alex’s Early Football Moments & First Love for Arsenal How the Arsenal obsession began — the sparks, the nostalgia, the moment it clicked. Favorite Players Right Now Who Alex is rocking with in 2025 and why. Arsenal This Season The v...

Today on Simo Speaks, I’m joined by the one and only Palestinian Pirlo — the maestro himself, the man behind Bdair Ball. A football romantic, a Serie A philosopher, and a man who sees the game two steps ahead. In this episode, we dive into his football story from the very beginning — the early sparks, the first moments of falling in love with the sport, and the players who shaped his passion. We b...

Today on Simo Speaks, I’m joined by the one and only El Vinotinto Van Dijk — the Venezuelan wall, the defensive oracle, the man who reads the game like scripture 😤🇻🇪 We dive deep into his Liverpool story, starting from those first sparks of love for the club all the way to the chaos, excitement, and supporting the club in 2025. In this episode, we break down: Early moments & how he first fell...

Today on Simo Speaks, I’ve got my brother Robel on with us — aka the Red Sea R9, the Habesha Henry, the Habesha Highbury Hitman. THREE nicknames because the ball knowledge is elite and the aura is generational 😤 We kick things off with a legendary story — the stolen bike of 2009. Trauma? Comedy? Character development? All of the above  In this episode, we dive deep into: Early moments & how R...

On today’s episode of Simo Speaks, I’ve got my brother, the Beiruti Bullet himself… El Faddoulinho in the building! In this episode, we dive into:  Our favorite players right now – Cunha – Vitinha – Lamine Yamal – Pedri Amorim talk — what he’s cooking, what we believe in, all of that. Sesko, Cunha, Mbeumo — the form, the hype, the GOAT agendas. Manchester United this season — chaos, hope, vibes… o...

I had an absolute legend — and my boy — Pauly B on the show! We had a proper football chat, diving deep into everything Arsenal: from their current form and season hopes, to how they stack up against the rest of the Premier League. Pauly also gives me his All-Time Arsenal XI An absolute great and fun time with one of the real ones — tune in, you don’t wanna miss this one!   Twitter/X @SimoSpeaks I...

This week on Simo Speaks, we break down two massive Champions League games. Arsenal face SK Slavia Prague — a match that could show if Arteta’s team is really ready for the big stage or if the pressure will get to them again. And then there’s Liverpool vs Real Madrid — one of football’s biggest rivalries. We quickly touch on and make our predictions for Arsenal and Manchester United this Gameweek...

🎃 “Simo Speaks: The Halloween Football Special” 👻 In this eerie edition of Simo Speaks, the ghosts of football past and present rise from their graves. ⚽️ From the showdown of El Clásico, where Real Madrid and Barcelona battled under the haunted lights of the Bernabéu — to Arsenal, who may just be cursed to flirt with greatness but never seal the spell. Always the bridesmaid, never the bride Ma...

Uncle Sammie gives us his thoughts on Barcelona so far this season as well as what to expect! How have Madrid looked so far? Omar chats about Arsenal, and Allen is willing to give Amorim 15 more minutes than I am. But the topic of the Day.... Rashford MBE.... He is him.   Follow us below!  Twitter: @UncleSammie @gccner @Theodore_Hall96 @SimoSpeaks   IG: Simo. Speaks   Join the Discord! https://dis...

We start off with our picks for the 24/25 Player, Youth Player and Manager of the season.   Then we give you our lists of who finishes in the 10-1 spots.   Follow us below!  Twitter: @chemlaka @gccner @Theodore_Hall96 @SimoSpeaks + Muda!   IG: Simo. Speaks   Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/9PZ6XB4ucw Be sure to like, comment and hit the follow!  Your support is appreciated!  

Allen Joined me to chat about Uniteds 2025 summer and what to expect this upcoming season. Whats next for Manchester United?? Follow us below!    Twitter: @Theodore_Hall96 @SimoSpeaks   IG: Simo. Speaks   Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/9PZ6XB4ucw Be sure to like, comment and hit the follow!  Your support is appreciated!

July is over but summer is not finished! The Simo Speaks African Union gives you their Top 10 Africans of the 2024/2025 Season up until the end of the Club World Cup!    Follow us below!  Twitter: @chemlaka @gccner @UncleSammie_ @SimoSpeaks + Muda!   IG: Simo. Speaks Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/9PZ6XB4ucw Be sure to like, comment and hit the follow!  Your support is appreciated!

Hows everybodys summer been?! Todays agenda is a loose interpretation of a check in with your respective team and then:   Gyokeres to Arsenal Isak to liverpool What is a scuffer?   Follow us below!  Twitter: @chemlaka @UncleSammie_ @SimoSpeaks + Muda!   IG: Simo. Speaks Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/9PZ6XB4ucw Be sure to like, comment and hit the follow!  Your support is appreciated!