EA Sports officially dropped its reveal trailer for FIFA 23 this week and one of the most exciting updates to the series is the addition of Barclays WSL and D1 Arkema women’s pro leagues.
We got a hint of what was to come when EA released the cover for the game, which featured Chelsea star Sam Kerr in her club uniform. In previous editions, the Women’s game was only represented through international competition.
The FA’s Commercial Director, Navin Singh, commented on the arrangement and said:
“I’m delighted that the Barclays Women’s Super League will be one of the first women’s club competitions to feature in EA SPORTS FIFA 23, with the franchise historically having one of the largest and most engaged gaming communities in the world.
“The added visibility a global brand like EA SPORTS will provide for our league, teams and players cannot be underestimated.
“This very much supports our ambition to accelerate the growth of the women’s game in England, and highlights our commitment to open up the Barclays Women’s Super League, and make it even more accessible, to new audiences around the globe.”
The French Football Federation’s director of marketing, Francois Vasseur, added:
“This partnership between D1 Arkema and EA SPORTS is excellent news for the league, the clubs, the players, but also for the fans who, starting this year, will be able to discover their favourite players and participate in exclusive activations.
“It represents a huge step for D1 Arkema as a leading league with a worldwide following.”
EA Sports FIFA 23 will be released on 30 September 2022 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Google Stadia, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
