Introducing Women’s Football to Football Manager
For the first time in its history, Football Manager will feature women’s football teams and players. Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson announced the news, saying that the FM25 cycle will see the long-awaited introduction of women’s football. This is a major milestone for the popular video game series, which has only featured men’s teams since 2004.
Why Now?
Jacobson explained that while the studio has made good progress in many areas, such as research, the match engine, and translation, there are other areas that haven’t made enough advancements. He noted that these are mostly legal issues, and that the women’s game deserves to be the best it can be when it is released.
FM24 and FM25
FM24 is expected to be released around late October, with FM25, featuring women’s football, likely to arrive in autumn of the following year. This is a major step forward for the series, and will no doubt be welcomed by fans of the game.
Fifa’s Precedent
In 2015, football video game Fifa added international women’s teams. Last July Sam Kerr became the first female player to feature on the global Fifa game cover, posing next to Kylian Mbappe for the Fifa 23 edition. This was a major milestone for the game, and it appears that Football Manager is now following suit.
Conclusion
The introduction of women’s football teams and players to Football Manager is a major milestone for the series. It is a sign of progress in the gaming industry, and a testament to the hard work of Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson and his team. Fans of the game are sure to be excited for the upcoming FM25 cycle, which will feature women’s football for the first time ever.