
<p>The National Women’s Soccer League, or NWSL, will be added as a new mode to the FIFA 23 video game in March. Founded a decade ago, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nwsl-tv-schedule-and-streaming-links/">NWSL</a> currently consists of 12 clubs and is the top women’s league in the United States. </p>



<p>Sources at <a href="https://insider-gaming.com/fifa-23-nwsl-march-release/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Insider Gaming</em></a> claim that this move will take effect on either March 14 or 15.</p>



<h2>NWSL joins two European women’s leagues in FIFA 23</h2>



<p>FIFA 23 was the first version in the series to include women’s club leagues. England’s <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-super-league-tv-schedule/">Women’s Super League</a> and the French <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/d1-feminine-tv-schedule/">Division 1 Feminine</a> were both included when the game launched back in September. Chelsea’s Sam Kerr became the first female soccer player to feature on the global cover in the series. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/womens-champions-league-tv-schedule/">UEFA Women’s Champions League</a> was also added to the game in recent months as well.</p>



<p>Electronic Arts (EA), the video game company that produces the FIFA video game series, recently claimed that FIFA 23 would likely be the biggest title in franchise history.</p>



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<p>“Year to date net bookings from the FIFA franchise have grown 4%,” <a href="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-says-fifa-23-is-on-track-to-be-the-biggest-title-in-franchise-history/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> EA CEO&nbsp;Andrew Wilson. “In North America alone, unit sales are up 50% year over year.” The company also stated that FIFA 23 “delivered record engagement in Q3” during 2022.</p>



<h5>Video game series set for major overhaul</h5>



<p>The latest version of the massively popular video game franchise will, however, be the last. EA and FIFA will soon split and end their partnership in making the game. Because FIFA 23 is the last iteration in the series, fans flocked to grab the game at its launch. In fact, <em><a href="https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ea-says-fifa-23-is-on-track-to-be-the-biggest-title-in-franchise-history/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Video Games Chronicle</a></em> reports that 10.3 million players accessed FIFA 23 in its first seven days. This is compared to 9.1 million people who played&nbsp;FIFA 22&nbsp;during a similar stretch during its release.</p>



<p>EA will be rebranding the video game series as EA Sports FC in the future. FIFA, on the other hand, will also produce similar video games in partnership with third-party developers. FIFA president Gianni Infantino previously announced that their games will continue the usual naming rights.</p>



<p>“I can assure you that the only authentic, real game that has the FIFA name will be the best one available for gamers and football fans,” <a href="https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/articles/fifa-diversifies-its-gaming-rights-and-launches-new-non-sim-football-games" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> Infantino. “The FIFA name is the only global, original title. FIFA 23, FIFA 24, FIFA 25 and FIFA 26, and so on – the constant is the FIFA name and it will remain forever&nbsp;and remain THE BEST.”</p>



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The National Women's Soccer League, or NWSL, is reportedly coming to the FIFA 23 video game, joining other women's leagues.

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<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2021/09/19/how-ted-lasso-became-a-hit-with-soccer-moms-and-futbol-fans/">Ted Lasso</a> and the rest of the AFC Richmond crew are playable as a team in the upcoming FIFA 23.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2021/12/16/ted-lassos-christmas-short-bringing-quirky-charisma-to-holidays/">loveable squad</a> had rumors circulating regarding their existence in the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/11/ea-sports-to-end-fifa-video-game-partnership-after-three-decades/">latest EA release</a>. Previously, certain data leaks showed AFC Richmond, a fictional side on the Ted Lasso Apple TV+ show, appearing on menus. However, the official Ted Lasso Twitter account released a photo of lead actor Jason Sudeikis in front of cameras. Consequently, the EA Sports FIFA account replied with an emoji of excitement.</p>
<p>As stated, AFC Richmond is not a real team, nor is Ted Lasso a real manager, as much as fans want him to be. However, the side’s fictional run in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/2022/08/06/ted-lasso-nbc-premier-league-coverage/">the English pyramid</a> is theoretically accurate, albeit sometimes hard to believe with Lasso’s play-calling. With a newly announced deal with Nike as the shirt sponsor for <a href="https://twitter.com/worldsoccertalk/status/1410219354793328653?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richmond and Premier League</a> licensing for teams to appear in the show, the addition into FIFA is yet another piece of the Ted Lasso story seeming more real.</p>
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<h3>Ted Lasso in FIFA 23</h3>
<p>In terms of gameplay, there is limited information available on the possibilities with AFC Richmond. As all the players, from Jamie Tartt to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/is-ted-lasso-character-roy-kent-based-on-roy-keane/blt768b14848b92e1d0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roy Kent</a>, are fictional, it is a challenge to come up with the intricate stats for each player.</p>
<p>That being said, the preview video for Ted Lasso in FIFA 23 showed many of the familiar players, as well as Lasso and his assistant Coach Beard.</p>
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<p>In addition to seeing Roy Kent’s flying challenge or Jamie Tartt curling one into the far post, AFC Richmond’s stadium will also be in the game. Same goes for the fictional dating service that is on the front of the AFC Richmond kit, ‘bantr.’</p>
<p>Perhaps the best part of that official trailer is the appearance of real-life soccer icons. Manchester City’s Jack Grealish featured as a cameo before his in-game self got horrifically tackled by Roy Kent. Current D.C. United manager Wayne Rooney commented on Ted Lasso’s coaching ability, as did former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.</p>
<p>FIFA 23 has an initial release date set for Sep. 26 (<a href="https://amzn.to/3dvrldj" target="_blank" rel="noopener">now available for pre-order</a>). That is exclusively for the ultimate edition. General access begins on Sep. 30. At either point, users can play as AFC Richmond and take the role of Ted Lasso managing the team to glory.</p>


Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond playable in FIFA 23

Ted Lasso and AFC Richmond are joining FIFA 23 as a playable team, with recognizable names, kits and stadium coming to the game.

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