EA has 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 none other than Lionel Messi, in the United States and Sinclair shares the cover with Messi in Canada. This is all to celebrate women taking the pitch for the first time in EA FIFA history. 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.
FIFA 16 will be available starting September 22, 2015 in North America on Origin on PC, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 3.
Alex Morgan:
“It is an incredible honor to be one of the first women featured on the cover of EA Sports FIFA. 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.”
Christine Sinclair:
“This year’s World Cup showcased the unbelievable talent and skill in women’s soccer. 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.”
David Pekush, Sr. Manager of North America Marketing for EA 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. They are exhilarating players and exude heart and courage on the pitch, and we are extremely proud to be working with them this year.”
