The National Women’s Soccer League is . Electronic Arts announced Monday that all 12 NWSL teams would be available for in-game play beginning March 15, thanks to a licensing partnership the company recently signed with the league and the NWSL Players Association. All 12 teams in the NWSL, and all of the female athletes who play on their rosters, will also be part of the franchise going forward, even when later this year.
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On March 15, all 12 NWSL teams will be available to play on FIFA 23 Launch game modes. They will also be available in the game’s Tournament Mode, as well as in Online Seasons and Friendlies. If both teams are from the NWSL, EA says players will see an “authentic” game streaming experience. Separately, the company is (UWCL) in Kick-Off and Tournament game modes. It is also adding four new European clubs, including Juventus and Real Madrid, to round out the UWCL experience.
“The athletes who call the NWSL home are some of the best in the world and we are excited for the opportunity to further showcase their talent through this unique gaming experience,” NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said. “We can’t wait for the fans to start playing and we look forward to continuing this celebration of the players and the league when we kick off our 11th season on March 25.”
fifa23 is available on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
