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Expansion Whitecaps partnering with EA Sports

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The expansion Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer are partnering with video game giant EA Sports.. The deal announced Monday provides an undisclosed financial component to the club and gives EA Sports exclusive access to motion capture Whitecaps players for its hit FIFA Soccer games.. EA Sports develops its soccer game in suburban Burnaby and will also access players, staff, and its fans to test early versions of its soccer products.. EA Sports' FIFA Soccer franchise has sold more than 100 million units lifetime, making it the best-selling sports video game in the world.. EA Sports is owned by Electronic Arts Inc. ( ERTS - news - people ).

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