FIFA for beginners?

[Neerghal]

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Another newbie question: There are some international friendlies going on this week. What is the purpose of these? The World Cup was just a month ago, and most leagues are just getting started. Seems kind of an odd time for an international friendly?

Can't speak for the rest of the world but in Europe the qualification for the European Championships in 2016 are starting next week so a lot of teams had a warm up friendly this week.

[Turbojugend]

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Living in Kansas City, Sporting KC has become the easiest team for me to watch and learn through. I've found that the Sporting KC roster is in the game, but is Sporting Park (or any MLS Stadia) in the game as well?

I'm pretty sure the only MLS stadium is the Whitecaps', and that's only because the FIFA dev team is in Vancouver. It's cool and unique because you can see worn-out gridiron lines on the pitch.

Sadly, EA always seems to pass over other more "relevant" MLS stadia with bigger fanbases, such as those in Seattle and Portland or even the Stubhub Center here in L.A. I guess it's just not a huge priority at this point. But hey, we're getting all 20 EPL stadiums this year, and that is reason to celebrate.

[half-fast]

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Another newbie question: There are some international friendlies going on this week. What is the purpose of these? The World Cup was just a month ago, and most leagues are just getting started. Seems kind of an odd time for an international friendly?

They are Euro qualifying matches, which is why Messi will not be playing. Scotland is playing Germany I believe this Sunday, a game I was invited to watch with some Scottish friends.

[Cardot]

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Can't speak for the rest of the world but in Europe the qualification for the European Championships in 2016 are starting next week so a lot of teams had a warm up friendly this week.

I saw some South American countries playing as well (Brasil x Colombia tonight).....I assume a similiar sitaution with Copa America?

[jakeandrew]

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Hey jakeandrew, I created an account here just to post this! ;P

Wow, thank you so much for the great recommendation! I played the demo of World Cup Brazil and liked it quite a bit so I think I may just pick it up!

[orion523]

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It's awesome BTW to see so many new fans getting interested in the sport.but be warned, it will get into your blood, it will consume you, you will never be the same.

[JHedges2]

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It's awesome BTW to see so many new fans getting interested in the sport.but be warned, it will get into your blood, it will consume you, you will never be the same.

I can attest to this, lol. Trying to learn players/teams ASAP and have attached myself to the BPL, which I assume is the best starting place for beginners to the sport.

[redsox4evur]

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I'm new to the FIFA Series (and relatively new to the sport in general), but I'm interested in picking up the PS4 Fifa 15 to help myself learn the game.

Living in Kansas City, Sporting KC has become the easiest team for me to watch and learn through. I've found that the Sporting KC roster is in the game, but is Sporting Park (or any MLS Stadia) in the game as well?

Thanks!

I also think it could be because not many people follow the MLS. I am from New England and before playing as them in FIFA, I would be lucky to be able to name 1 guy on the team. But after watching some MLS and the World Cup, I can some of the guys like new addition Jermaine Jones and others like Diego Fagundez, Lee Nguyen. I really like Fagundez because he is young and can become a decent player in FIFA 14. I also hope he gains US citizenship by the time the 2018 World Cup comes up because I think he could make the team and probably start somewhere. But back to the stadium discussion. Unless Seattle's stadium is only on Next Gen in 14 I haven't seen it. Only some of the EPL stadiums like Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge. I haven't played FIFA on the next gen yet. But I am hoping that at some point MLS stadiums get some love. Like the Revolution in New England play in the same stadium as the Patriots so they should be in the game because EA had to create the stadium for Madden.