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EA Sports Announces Cover Athletes for Fifa 16
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – July 20, in the year of our
Lord 2015 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today
announced that US Women’s National Team Forward, Alex Morgan,
and Captain of the Canadian Women’s National Team, Christine
Sinclair, will be the first women to appear on an EA SPORTS FIFA
cover. Morgan shares the FIFA 16 cover spotlight with global
soccer sensation, Lionel Messi, in the United States and
Sinclair shares the cover with Messi in Canada. For the first
time in franchise history, women will take the pitch in EA
SPORTS FIFA. Fans will be able to represent 12 Women’s National
Teams in FIFA 16, in Kick Off, an Offline Tournament, and
Online* Friendly Matches - giving fans a brand new way to play.
“It is an incredible honor to be one of the first women featured
on the cover of EA SPORTS FIFA,” said Morgan. “I know people all
over the world play this game and I’m really excited that FIFA
16 is putting such an important spotlight on women’s soccer. And
now to share the cover with today’s greatest player is surreal.”
“This year’s World Cup showcased the unbelievable talent and
skill in women’s soccer,” said Sinclair. “I’m thrilled that EA
SPORTS is celebrating female athletes in FIFA 16. To be featured
in the game and to promote women’s soccer with Alex is really
special and another exciting step for women in sports.”
“As soon as we knew Women’s National Teams were joining FIFA 16,
we immediately recognized that Christine and Alex would be the
perfect cover athletes based on their accomplishments and what
they represent for their respective countries and the sport of
women’s soccer," said David Pekush, Sr. Manager of North America
Marketing for EA SPORTS. "They are exhilarating players and
exude heart and courage on the pitch, and we are extremely proud
to be working with them this year.”
FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced,
authentic, and exciting football experience that lets fans play
their way, and compete at a higher level. With innovative
gameplay features, FIFA 16 brings Confidence in Defending,
Control in Midfield, and gives players the tools to create more
Moments of Magic than ever before. Fans new to the franchise, or
skilled players looking to improve their game will have a chance
to Compete at a Higher Level using the all new FIFA Trainer.
Innovation Across the Entire Pitch. New Ways to Play. Compete at
a Higher Level. Play Beautiful in FIFA 16.
FIFA 16** will be available starting September 22, 2015 in North
America on Origin™ on PC, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and
entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360® games and
entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems.
*Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+ to
create an account.
**Not all features available on all gaming platforms.