New Partnerships Kick Off with Full Integration
of NWSL Clubs and Players Into EA SPORTS FIFA 23
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced new
partnerships with the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the
top women's professional league in the U.S., and the National
Women’s Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA). These
partnerships are an important part of EA SPORTS’s ongoing
commitment to elevate and authentically represent the women’s
game.
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U.S. National Women’s Soccer League
(NWSL) and the National Women’s Soccer League Players Association
(NWSLPA) Integrated into EA SPORTS FIFA 23 (Graphic: Business
Wire)
“The NWSL’s integration into EA SPORTS FIFA 23 is a monumental
milestone for the league, the players and millions of football fans
around the world as we continue pushing boundaries for the women’s
game,” said Jessica Berman, Commissioner, NWSL. “The athletes that
call the NWSL home are some of the best in the world and we’re
excited for the opportunity to further showcase their talent
through this unique gaming experience. We can’t wait for fans to
begin 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.”
Starting March 15 across all platforms, all 12 NWSL teams will
be present within Kick Off, Tournament Mode, Head to Head season /
Co-op Seasons and Online Friendlies. Also available in EA SPORTS™
FIFA 23 will be four NWSL stadiums, along with authentic kits,
starheads, trophies and celebrations.
“We’re passionate about EA SPORTS continuing to be a changemaker
for women’s football, and our partnership with both the NWSL and
the NWSLPA is another step we’re taking as an organization to
advance the sport,” said Andrea Hopelain, SVP of Brand, EA SPORTS.
“We’re committed to being champions for the future of football and
bringing unrivaled authenticity to millions of football fans across
the globe.”
Additionally, EA SPORTS and the NWSLPA will focus on elevating
players on and off the pitch. Meghann Burke, Executive Director of
the NWSLPA, has said “the players are the beating heart of every
fan experience, fueling collective excitement through their
passion, dedication, and perseverance. Today is a historic day for
both our players and fans. This is a thrilling time for women's
football, and we're looking forward to collaborating with EA SPORTS
to champion the sport and create new opportunities for fans around
the world to engage with these incredibly talented players.”
The 2023 NWSL season is slated to kick off on Saturday, March
25, with opening weekend for the league’s 11th campaign seeing all
12 teams in action. Both the regular season and the 2023 UKG NWSL
Challenge Cup will appear across CBS Sports platforms, including
The CBS Television Network, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+.
For further details of the in-game components please see these
Pitch Notes and to view further assets please visit our Press
Portal.
FIFA 23 is developed by EA Vancouver and EA Romania and is
available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS4, and Xbox
One.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital
interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games,
content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile
devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2022, EA posted GAAP net revenue of approximately
$7 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is
recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality
brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The
Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™, Plants vs. Zombies™
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are the property of their respective owners and used with
permission. FIFA and FIFA's Official Licensed Product Logo are
copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved.
About NWSL
The National Women’s Soccer League is the premier women’s
professional soccer league in the world featuring national team
players from around the globe. The clubs are Angel City FC, Chicago
Red Stars, Houston Dash, Kansas City Current, NJ/NY Gotham FC,
North Carolina Courage, OL Reign, Orlando Pride, Portland Thorns
FC, Racing Louisville FC, San Diego Wave FC, and Washington
Spirit.
About NWSLPA
The NWSLPA is the labor union that represents all NWSL Players.
As a proud affiliate of the AFL-CIO, the NWSLPA is the Players'
advocate and voice. The NWSLPA ratified the first Collective
Bargaining Agreement in American domestic women's professional
soccer history in January 2022.
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