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“Where Is Mallory Pugh?” – NWSL Fans Question EA Sports FIFA 23’s Ratings as Alex Morgan the Only American Representative in Top 10

Published 03/11/2023, 12:15 PM EST

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EA FIFA 23’s players’ ratings are out and soccer fans are in absolute shock. To say fans are not liking the ratings would be a huge understatement. The NWSL feature is about to drop on FIFA 23 and fans are waiting for it eagerly. Before that, the players’ rankings are out and caused turmoil among soccer fans on Twitter as Alex Morgan is the only USA representative in the top 10. About a week and a half back it was announced that EA Sports will be launching the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) feature in FIFA 23 which will make the game the biggest title ever. The game will mark an end to the 29- year-long collaboration between EA Sports and FIFA.

Clubs from leagues like the English Women’s Super League and Division 1 Feminine League were already a part of the FIFA 23’s catalog. This addition will mark a huge success in the ever-expanding history of NWSL. The same fans excited about a week back are now losing their mind. Not all, but some are heavily criticizing EA.

Alex Morgan is the only name from USWNT

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The raging issue in this list for most fans is that they only have one USWNT player in the top 10 rated players. Fans are calling out for highly impactful players like Mallory Swanson and Sophia Smith. Some fans do agree with the list as it is, but most want the same or the other changes. Here is how fans reacted to the top 10 list.

Alex Morgan is the only representative from the USA having achieved the 2nd spot she has been a very vital piece in the success of USMNT’s incredible domination. Fans want Mallory Swanson because of the absolute terror she unleashed on the teams in SheBelieves Cup. She scored 4 goals in the three matches they played.

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She was not only the highest scorer for the team, but she also tapped the entire tournament. Every other player either didn’t score or scored a single goal in the entire tournament. That domination has rendered fans calling out EA for not having her toward the top of the rankings.

Europe’s domination in the rankings

The Chelsea sensation Sam Kerr occupies the top spot with 91 ratings followed by Alex Morgan Wendie Renard, and Ada Hegerberg with 90 points. The list then goes to 89 points with Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead, and Marie Katoto.

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Debinha, Kadidiatou Diani, and Vivianne Miedema got 88 ratings. Do you think not having Mallory Swanson or Sophia smith is a big mess up by EA? Or do you think the list is very accurate and justifiable? Drop your views in the comments below.

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Rishabh Chaudhary

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Rishabh is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports, coming with a year of experience in digital marketing and 19 years of being a sports fan. Like most people in India, he started by watching cricket and then all sports. He writes poetry and songs in his free time and plays FPS games like Valorant and CSGO.
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Gideon Mathson