Fans to Make History by Being the First to Use a Videogame to
Determine the Outcome of a Vote for an All-Star Game
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
For the first time in any professional sports league, fans will be using
a videogame to determine the outcome of a vote for an All-Star game.
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and Major League Soccer (MLS) today
launched the start of the groundbreaking AT&T MLS All-Star "In the Game"
Challenge, giving fans the opportunity to vote one forward into the
All-Star Game by scoring goals in EA SPORTSTM FIFA Soccer
13 on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and PC.
Starting today, July 3, 9:00 AM PDT until July 10, 9:00 AM PDT, online
enabled fans around the world that play FIFA Soccer 13 can score
as many goals as possible with their favorite MLS all-star forward
candidate, and one goal equals one vote. The player with the most votes
on July 10 will be named the AT&T MLS All-Star ‘In the Game' Forward and
will occupy the final forward spot on the All-Star Fan XI. Through
general voting via MLSsoccer.com, text message and Twitter, 10 players
were selected to the All-Star Fan XI, which will be unveiled on July 7
on ESPN during halftime of the Chicago Fire-Sporting Kansas City match
(3 p.m. ET).
"The AT&T MLS All-Star ‘In the Game' Challenge exemplifies how we're
deepening the connection between the game of FIFA and the real
world of soccer," said Jamie McKinlay, VP Marketing, EA SPORTS. "With
this new and innovative All Star voting method, our fans can play our
game, and for the first time ever, have an impact on a real-world match.
This is an incredibly exciting way for our fans to show their support
for their favorite MLS player and have a say in who makes the All-Star
Squad."
"We are excited to team up with the EA SPORTS FIFA franchise to break
new ground in the all-star voting process," said Howard Handler, Chief
Marketing Officer, MLS. "One of the things that's distinctive about MLS
is our fan-driven culture. We're eager to empower the millions of FIFA
fans with The Challenge."
The 26 players eligible to be voted the AT&T MLS All-Star ‘In the Game'
Forward include:
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Claudio Bieler (SKC)
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Tristan Bowen (CHV)
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Deshorn Brown (COL)
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Will Bruin (HOU)
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Edson Buddle (COL)
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Kenny Cooper (DAL)
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Marco DiVaio (MTL)
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Landon Donovan (LA)
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Robert Earnshaw (TOR)
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Fabian Espindola (NY)
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Diego Fagundez (NE)
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Thierry Henry (NY)
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Federico Higuain (CLB)
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Adam Jahn (SJ)
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Eddie Johnson (SEA)
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Robbie Keane (LA)
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Sebastien Le Toux (PHI)
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Jack McInerney (PHI)
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Darlington Nagbe (POR)
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Dominic Oduro (CLB)
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Lionard Pajoy (DC)
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Blas Perez (DAL)
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Chris Rolfe (CHI)
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Alvaro Saborio (RSL)
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Camilo Sanvezzo (VAN)
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Chris Wondolowski (SJ)
For more information on how fans can get their vote on in FIFA Soccer
13, visit this link
and www.MLSsoccer.com.
FIFA Soccer 13 is available now in retail stores throughout North
America, and as a digital download through Origin. The videogame is
available for the PlayStation 3 with PlayStation Move support, Xbox 360
with Kinect™, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system, Nintendo
Wii U™ system, Nintendo Wii™ console, PC, PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, Nintendo 3DS™, and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable)
system. The game is available on the App Store for iPhone®, iPad®, and
iPod® touch. FIFA Soccer 13 is rated E for everyone by the ESRB.
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or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/easportsfifa.
The EA SPORTS FIFA website is http://www.ea.com/ca/fifa-soccer-13
About Electronic Arts
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entertainment. The Company delivers games, content and online services
for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones and
tablets. EA has more than 285 million registered players and operates in
75 countries.
In fiscal year 2013, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.8 billion.
Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a
portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality blockbuster brands such
as The Sims™, Madden NFL, FIFA Soccer, Need for Speed™, Battlefield™ and
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Relations
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