During eMLS, MLS and EA are able to engage the digitally native and gaming-oriented soccer fanbase through the MLS offseason, sustaining sports engagement through the power of EA SPORTS FIFA. Every two from mut coins madden 21 three MLS lovers reported in a recent survey they regularly play with EA SPORTS FIFA and more than 75% of MLS fans noticed the video game franchise is very important to the enjoyment of the game. Back in February, eMLS League Series 2 averaged 45,000 concurrent viewers over the two-day broadcast, which generated a new record for the league and also a 24 percent uptick in viewership from precisely the same event in 2020.

"Our commitment to esports, together with the unbelievable support of our sponsors, has helped us to serve lovers, reach new audiences and showcase the exceptional function eMLS has in the North American fan experience."

Occurring on March 20-21, eMLS Cup will crown the best EA SPORTS FIFA player in the league together with all competitors hailing from the United States and Canada. Competition is going to be played exclusively on PlayStation? 4 (PS4) with 12 eMLS players competing at a two-day, single-elimination bracket. Eleven eMLS players have qualified into the eMLS Cup bracket through their aggressive performances in the first two events of the eMLS season - eMLS League Series 1 and 2 presented by Coca-Cola. The 12th and final place will be determined since the residual 16 eMLS competitors compete in a Last Chance Qualifier on March 16-17. Along with money prizing and a decoration, the best three eMLS Cup opponents will qualify directly to the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Global collection North America Playoffs.

Net proceeds from jersey sales will benefit Special Olympics. Furthermore, eMLS produced two eMLS Player Profiles presented by Pringles to highlight a number of the eMLS players and their unique tales, airing on eMLS owned and operated stations.

Fans and players alike will also have a chance to take into the digital pitch in the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 PS4? Tournament: eMLS Fan Challenge, where the top 64 EA SPORTS FIFA players will each walk away with prizing, and the grand prize winner will receive a PlayStation? 5 games console. In anticipation of eMLS Cup and MLS season return, eMLS and Coca-Cola will also be teaming up for the'Sip & Scan' sweepstakes, where enthusiasts can grab a Coke and scan the can for a opportunity to win MLS gear, Coca-Cola prizes, eMLS Cup jerseys, and much more.

Along with experiencing record viewership development, this 2021 eMLS year has a record 27 MLS Clubs represented, together with buy Madden nfl 21 coins two brand new Clubs linking this season -- Inter Miami CF and St. Louis CITY SC. MLS expansion Clubs, such as Austin FC and St. Louis CITY SC, opted to join eMLS and compete virtually before even kicking off their first match in MLS.