FIFA 16 Names Three Women as Series First Female Cover Athletes

[Steve_OS]

Owing to the success of the US Women's National Team, and the Women's World Cup, EA Sports today announced Alex Morgan, Christine Sinclair, and Steph Catley will all be appearing on separate covers of FIFA 16 when it releases this fall.

Believe it or not, all three women will be the first to ever be featured on a FIFA cover. Morgan will appear on the US covers of the game, Sinclair on the Canadian covers, and Catley on Australian covers.

“It is an incredible honor to be one of the first women featured on the cover of EA SPORTS FIFA,” said Morgan. “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.”

“This year’s World Cup showcased the unbelievable talent and skill in women’s soccer,” said Sinclair. “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.”

“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," said David Pekush, Sr. Manager of North America Marketing for EA SPORTS. "They are exhilarating players and exude heart and courage on the pitch, and we are extremely proud to be working with them this year.”

Look for more news on FIFA 16 in the coming weeks.

[Altimus]

My reaction to this is... blah.

[Zac]

I like it. But it should have been Carli Lloyd. You now, the golden ball winner.

[ImTellinTim]

Should've been Carli Lloyd.

[bad_philanthropy]

Like the detail of the updated crest on Morgan's shirt. Odd arrangement of the stars though.

[tsbmolina]

This cover makes me want the game less. Just looks odd.

[Cabke]

Quote: Originally Posted by bad_philanthropy

Like the detail of the updated crest on Morgan's shirt. Odd arrangement of the stars though.

The star goes on top when the team is the reigning champion. So they'll have that star formation until the end of the next World Cup, then assuming they don't win, it'll just be three stars in a row.

Quote: Originally Posted by tsbmolina

This cover makes me want the game less. Just looks odd.

Ah yes. That sure makes sense.

[dubcity]

Of course it's Morgan. The "hot" one, lol. Repinoe is the best and most charismatic player on that squad, but whatever. Also, it's an easy sell from a marketing and social standpoint, but maybe they should have added more game modes and teams for women's soccer before putting them on the cover.