The Portland Timbers and MLS are entering the competitive gaming arena, partnering with EA SPORTS on the creation of eMLS, a new competitive EA SPORTS FIFA 18 league which will feature the best FIFA 18 players from the US and Canada vying for a chance to become world champions.
Fans will be able to follow the Timbers in eMLS competition as they and participating MLS teams get set to recruit their own players to identify the best talent in pursuit of the eMLS Cup.
The inaugural edition of the eMLS Cup will take place in April at popular gaming culture festival PAX East at Boston’s Convention and Exhibition Center.