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EA SPORTS™ Furthers Commitment to Women’s Football With National Women’s Soccer League and National Women’s Soccer League Players Association Partnerships
New Partnerships Kick Off with Full Integration of NWSL Clubs and Players Into EA SPORTS FIFA 23 REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, Electronic
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew Partnerships Kick Off with Full Integration of NWSL Clubs and Players Into EA SPORTS FIFA 23\n\n REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nToday, 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.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005539/en/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)\n“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.”\n\nStarting 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.\n\n“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.”\n\nAdditionally, 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 ...