During eMLS, MLS and EA can participate the digitally native and gaming-oriented soccer fanbase through the MLS offseason, sustaining sports engagement through the Madden nfl 21 coins ability of EA SPORTS FIFA. Every two from three MLS fans reported in a recent survey they regularly play with EA SPORTS FIFA and more than 75 percent 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 air, which established a new record for the league and also a 24 percent uptick in viewership from 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 exhibit the exceptional function eMLS has in the North American fan experience."

Taking place on March 20-21, eMLS Cup will crown the best EA SPORTS FIFA player in the league with competitors hailing from the USA and Canada. Competition will be performed only 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 by using their competitive performances in the first two events of the eMLS season - eMLS League Series 1 and 2 presented by Coca-Cola. The 12th and final spot will be determined as the residual 16 eMLS opponents compete in a Last Chance Qualifier on March 16-17. In addition to money prizing and a decoration, the best three eMLS Cup opponents will qualify directly to the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Global Series North America Playoffs.

In celebration of eMLS Cup, eMLS now surfaced a limited-edition eMLS Cup jersey, developed in collaboration with adidas, which is now available for purchase on www.mlsstore.com. Furthermore, eMLS made two eMLS Player Profiles presented by Pringles to emphasize some of the eMLS players along with their exclusive stories, airing on eMLS owned and operated channels.

Fans and players alike will have an opportunity to take into the virtual pitch in the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 PS4? Tournament: eMLS Fan Challenge, in which the best 64 EA SPORTS FIFA players will walk away with prizing, along with the grand prize winner will get a PlayStation? 5 games console. In anticipation of eMLS Cup and MLS season reunite, eMLS and Coca-Cola will also be teaming up for the'Sip Scan' sweepstakes, in which enthusiasts can catch a Coke and scan the can for a opportunity to win MLS equipment, Coca-Cola prizes, eMLS Cup jerseys, and more.

Along with experiencing record viewership growth, this 2021 eMLS year has a list 27 MLS Clubs represented, with two new Clubs joining this year -- Inter Miami CF and St. Louis CITY SC. MLS expansion boosters, like buy mut coins madden 21 Austin FC and St. Louis CITY SC, chosen to combine eMLS and compete virtually before even kicking off their first game in MLS.