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FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer

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A 2001 football game with power-based passing, international competition, and licensed club emblems.

The briefing

About this game

FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer is the North American name for the ninth game in the FIFA series. Released in 2001 for PlayStation, it was developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports.

Gameplay

The game introduces power bars for passes, with customization options to suit player preference. Dribbling was reduced to provide a higher challenge level.

Content

  • Features the Swiss Super League, while the Greek League is excluded.
  • Includes club emblems for numerous European teams and major Dutch clubs, including PSV, AFC Ajax, and Feyenoord.
  • Offers a Panini-licensed card reward system that unlocks a star player card after winning a particular competition.
  • Includes a bonus game featuring France, Japan, and South Korea, where players improve a selected team's FIFA ranking through international friendlies.

Many international teams are unlicensed, with some using altered player names or numbers instead. The game also includes a single-player cover presentation.