The Ted Lasso official social media account tweeted out a video of multiple people praising Lasso for what he's done for the game of professional soccer despite his lack of knowledge. The FC 25 Coins teaser also features multiple characters from the Apple TV Plus show as playable characters in the video game.
The promo itself is for in-game content for FC 25. which includes being able to select Ted Lasso as a manager of AFC Richmond in Career Mode. Fans will also be able to play as AFC Richmond as part of the "Rest of the World" League in Kick Off, Online Friendlies and Online Seasons. Roy Kent, Jamie Tartt, Sam Obisanya, and Dani Roja will all be included as part of the Greyhounds‘ squad.
"In a short time and with limited prior experience, Ted Lasso has become a cultural phenomenon, bringing the passion of football and the power of belief to life for millions of fans across the globe,” said David Jackson, VP of Brand for EA SPORTS FIFA. "We're thrilled to welcome both Ted and AFC Richmond to FC 25. Even with Ted Lasso's popularity as a show, one reason why EA Sports did this is how many viewers have gotten to know the game of soccer better thanks to Ted Lasso.
While plenty knew about the basics of soccer beforehand, not many knew how the rules worked in the pros between what offsides are or what relegation is. Fut Coins for sale use of the show also comes off as a thank you for getting audiences more interested in soccer as a sport, much like how The Karate Kid franchise got kids more interested in learning karate back when it came out in the 1980s. Previews like these make it sadder that Ted Lasso is reportedly coming to an end after its third season.