Issa Rae has been practicing her own soccer skills after becoming part-owner of an MLS side.

The 'Insecure' actress and Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems were recently announced as part-owners of San Diego FC and the 40-year-old star admitted she doesn't think she'd currently fare too well on the pitch against her business partner because the 'Free Mind' hitmaker was raised in the UK, where people go "crazy" for the sport.

Asked who would win in a game between her and Temms, Issa told People magazine: "We were talking about how different [soccer] is in the UK. They get crazy.

"Even me going out there and observing a game at a bar, I saw a fight break out, so she might take it. I'm not going to lie. So I'm practicing to get to her level."

Issa thinks soccer is "competitive in the best way" and is already finding working in the sports world "extremely" different to TV and entertainment.

She explained: "Soccer, what makes it so fun is one, it's a sporting event. It's live, it's active. There's so much. I guess the only similarity [with TV] is the teamwork.

"You have to be in sync to be able to play the best game, maybe make the best show, but generally it's so lively. So it's competitive in the best way. And while there are moments of competition in the TV world, you don't get to really see who's on top. There's a clear winner in soccer and [with] TV, it's debatable.

"I've seen 'Insecure' be put in all these brackets. And it varies. There's no one clear 'Black girl show' winner."

The Barbie actress explained the chance to take on ownership of the team "came about via an opportunity" after she got "curious" about the US league.

She said: "I've watched soccer, mostly internationally, and I was curious about MLS and I got asked to join the team.

"I met Tom [Penn], the CEO, and I'm part of a group with Kwamena [Afful, founding director of Pave Investments] and Tems, and it's just exciting to take part."

San Diego FC previously hailed Issa as a "trailblazer" with "visionary leadership".

Announcing her involvement with the side, they shared on Instagram: "A trailblazer in the entertainment industry and advocate for empowering underrepresented communities, Issa Rae will bring her visionary leadership and passion for culture and community to SDFC as the Club prepares for its inaugural season in Major League Soccer."