Vancouver Whitecaps FC are one of 19 Major League Soccer clubs who will be represented at the first-ever eMLS Cup, which begins today in Boston.
Here’s what you need to know about the competitive gaming tournament.
What is it?
The eMLS Cup is a tournament featuring some of the best FIFA 18 gamers in North America. Each of the participating MLS teams has selected an eSports athlete to represent them in the tournament.
Competitors will select their squad of 11 starting players, seven bench players, and five reserve players. But there are a few tailored rules for the MLS gamers to abide by.