within a couple of minutes of loading the game, my Houston Dynamo were torching another of our editor's FC Dallas thereby giving De Rosario the chance to light it up from outside. With better shooting mechanics, players can now launch inch-perfect blasts into the back of the net.
In addition to the 12 MLS teams, this year's edition of FIFA also includes a full complement of clubs from around the world, highlighted by EA Sports Interactive Leagues, a new online mode that lets players pick a club in one of four leagues [F.A. Premier League, Bundesliga, French Ligue and Mexican First Division] and play along with the real-word schedule.
So, once you're done turning Real Salt Lake into an international titan in the game's in-depth franchise mode, you can purchase Scott Garlick (who is nigh on unbeatable) for some overseas club to catapult them to glory.
With EA's new Online Everywhere, you're also never far from real-world action. Make sure to enable this setting if you go online with your new game because, in addition to scores and news sent straight to your console, you'll also get updated squads meaning the latest signings from the August '06 and upcoming January '07 transfer windows will be added to your team's most recent lineup, formation and tactics.
You can also fight for bragging rights with your friends through the FIFA 07 Lounge. Play against up to eight buddies to see who's the best, and take advantage of the game's new handicap system to level the playing field.
If manage the game right, you can get your home crowd behind you and make your home stadium a fearsome place for visiting clubs.
Our advice: Sign De Rosario.
Daniel Polinsky is a contributor to MLSnet.com and former beta tester for Madden NFL 2000. He also won the MLSnet.com round-robin FIFA 07 Soccer tournament. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Soccer or its clubs.
