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Granted, this is super nitpicky, but The Journey's version of the Galaxy have already filled their three Designated Player slots-a tag concocted to get international stars on MLS teams-with Giovani Dos Santos, Jelle Van Damme, and Romain Alessandrini (you even see them on the field with Hunter at various points). Then there's the question of how exactly the Galaxy are able to sign Hunter. And there's absolutely no way that giants like Bayern Munich would come calling after a good performance in MLS. Selling on young talent is quite rare in MLS. Think the Galaxy would let Hunter leave? Think again. I would counter that there's no way that either of them will ever play for a major European club again. MLS fans will respond by pointing to the success of Giovinco and David Villa, and the fact that the Villa was even called up to the Spanish National Team. Just look at how much Mexican fans freaked out when Giovani dos Santos and his brother went to LA. But in real life, a move to MLS is commonly seen as a borderline career ender-an acknowledgment that you can't hack it at the top level. In FIFA 18, MLS is treated as a launchpad for a revitalized international career. Unfortunately, it only works if you don't think about it too hard. And when Seattle scores at home, you'll even see the familiar flames erupt around goal. The atmosphere works, too-you won't see the familiar supporters groups, but you'll hear reasonably accurate MLS songs emanating from the stands. Teams like the Sounders, Toronto, Sporting KC, and the Chicago Fire are highlighted as legitimate threats the USWNT and the MLS All-Star Game both make appearances, and the playoff format is actually properly followed. What follows is, on the surface, a decent depiction of the world of the MLS. After a botched transfer saga results in our hero getting exiled to Los Angeles, he has to build himself back up and try to get LA into the playoffs (gross). MLS plays a major role in FIFA's second iteration of The Journey-the story mode starring a young up-and-coming English player named Alex Hunter (and friends). So what's gives? How did EA get this so wrong? Could the LA Galaxy Even Afford Alex Hunter? Suffice it to say, I spend way too much time watching domestic soccer.īut even if you're not familiar with with the intricacies of the MLS, it's pretty obvious that FIFA 18's depiction isn't accurate.

Yes, that's me with Chris Wondolowski for a game that I traveled to see in Portland. I say this as someone who is far too invested in MLS. The only problem? Literally everything else.Īs flattering as the attention must be for MLS, which still has a long way to go before finally breaking into the mainstream American sports discussion, the lack of attention to detail in its depiction is disappointing.įIFA 18 gets almost everything wrong: player acquisition, the playoff format, the atmosphere. EA even takes the time to get the cheesy intro music right.

Their stadium, the Stubhub Center, appears for the first time as a playable arena, and they play a prominent role in FIFA's The Journey 2. Major League Soccer has been having a great year in many respects: The quality of player is better than ever, Atlanta United is drawing crowds of 70,000 or more, and now it's one of the main focuses of FIFA 18.ĭespite being mired in probably the worst of their existence, the LA Galaxy are front and center in this year's version of EA's massively popular soccer sim. Note: Some spoilers for The Journey 2 follow.