FIFA 23 will introduce the National Women’s Soccer League on March 15: details

Around six months after its release, EA Sports is bringing two more women’s soccer leagues to FIFA 23. Starting March 15, the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) will be accessible in the FIFA 23 simulator. marquee football. Leagues, their respective teams and game modes will be available as a free update and will rely on the same Hypermotion2 technology for realistic gameplay in FIFA 23. Going forward, Leagues will still be part of the franchise , even if it changes its name. ‘EA Sports FC.’

When it launched, FIFA 23 added two major women’s leagues to the mix – Barclays Women’s Super League and France’s Women’s Division 1 – which is now being expanded. “Bringing the NWSL into EA SPORTS FIFA 23 is a monumental step for the league, players and millions of football fans around the world as we continue to push the boundaries of the women’s game,” said Jessica Berman. , commissioner of the NWSL in a prepared statement. . Before the actual NWSL kicks off on March 25, FIFA 23 players can test out the league via all 12 teams, which will feature in the kickoff, tournament, seasons (both top- head-to-head and co-op), and Online Friendlies modes. Four new stadiums are promised as part of the free DLC update, along with kits, trophies, and celebrations.

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No matter which mode you play in, as long as both teams belong to the same league, FIFA 23 will present an authentic match streaming experience, complete with custom cutscenes. Meanwhile, Tournament Mode works similarly to other leagues, where players can choose a team to start their NSWL campaign, direct them through the season to the NSWL Shield, and eventually compete in the playoffs for become champions.

Returning to the Women’s Champions League (UWCL), in addition to existing European football clubs, FIFA 23 will give you four additional options: Real Madrid CF, Vfl Wolfsburg, Juventus and Eintracht Frankfurt. Here, Kick-Off will allow players to start their journey from the Semi-Finals or head straight to the Grand Finals. While Tournament mode starts from the quarter-finals, from which you gradually progress in your quest to become the champion. As of now, there is no confirmation on whether the inclusion of these new leagues will bring more achievements or unlockable trophies to FIFA 23.

A report last month suggested that EA Sports was close to signing a $588 million (about Rs 4,825 crore) deal for the licensing rights of 20 English Premier League clubs. The six-year deal will see EA Sports as a key partner for the EPL and is worth more than double the existing deal between the publisher and the football league. Ultimately, EA was looking to part ways with FIFA, after the latter allegedly demanded $1 billion (about Rs. 8,208 crore) every four years to retain the title. The two sides failed to agree on terms, leading EA to rebrand its annual football simulator to “EA Sports FC”, starting this year.

UWCL and NWSL will be available on FIFA 23 as a free update from March 15. The game is available for purchase on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.