eSports: MLS launches e-league with EA Sports for the FIFA video game from 2018

MLS, in partnership with video game publisher EA Sports, has launched its eSports venture, the eMLS league, on the FIFA 18 game, the league announced on 12/01/2018. EA Sports extended its contract as official partner of the MLS for five years on 17/10/2016.

"MLS is entering the competitive gaming arena, partnering with EA Sports on the creation of eMLS, a new competitive EA Sports FIFA 18 league. Fans will be able to follow their favorite MLS clubs in eMLS competition as participating MLS teams get set to recruit their own players, including via local tournaments, to identify the best talent in pursuit of the eMLS Cup. The inaugural edition of the eMLS Cup will take place in April at popular gaming culture festival PAX East at Boston’s Convention and Exhibition Center. The event will determine the US and Canada qualifiers to the EA Sports FIFA 18 Global Series Playoffs for a berth to August’s FIFA eWorld Cup," said MLS.

"This step forward into competitive gaming is a key component in our partnership with EA Sports to promote deeper engagement and connections between MLS supporters…