The popular football/soccer game series by EA games, FIFA has just announced an exciting new addition to the new release (FIFA 23) where they introduce characters and the football club from the original Apple TV series, Ted Lasso.

For those who are unfamiliar with the show, Ted Lasso is a comedy-drama series that has won 11 Emmy Awards, including back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series wins in 2021 and 2022. Ted Lasso, the protagonist of the show is an American College Football coach that moves to England to take up his new position as Head Coach of an English football club called, “AFC Richmond.” Surprisingly enough, Ted Lasso has never coached the sport before but his optimistic attitude is a characteristic that he transfers over to his new job and what wins over his colleagues and players. Lasso, is played by the actor Jason Sudeikis, who is perfect for the role. The series debuted their first episode in 2020 and has since released two seasons of pure comedy and entertainment to this day.

FIFA 23 introducing Ted Lasso, Coach Beard, and the biggest stars of AFC Richmond, Jamie Tartt, Dani Rojas, Sam Obisanya, Roy Kent and Isaac McAdoo is one of the greatest crossovers of the year. People who have watched Ted Lasso these past two years are overjoyed by this new addition integrated to FIFA 23. It almost makes up for the waiting period of season 3’s premiere. The possibility of creating your own team with players from a TV show is something that could never be foreseen but finding out that it’s possible in the new release of FIFA is a reason to celebrate for both, FIFA fans and Ted Lasso fans. Imagine having Ted Lasso as the manager of your club! This is what most people are thinking when they preorder the new FIFA. It’s safe to say that fans are ready to throw their money at EA for a chance to play the new release.