EA and Major League Soccer launch eMLS, a FIFA 18 esports league (update)

The Overwatch League debuted Wednesday, and Twitch and social media were aflutter with the esports pros battling it out in Blizzard Entertainment’s sensational team shooter. Now, EA and Major League Soccer are going to show what happens when esports comes to the biggest sports game in the world.

Today, EA Sports and MLS announced the eMLS, a new esports league for FIFA 18. So far, 19 of the MLS’ 23 clubs are onboard, and players will represent each of these teams in the eMLS. Each will have their own qualifier to determine who will represent them in the league. Once each of the 19 teams have their players, they’ll face off at the PAX East game convention in April for a spot in the EA Sports FIFA 18 Global Series Playoffs and the world championship in August.