PR disaster for MLS and EA FC! Soccer video game's 'Ultimate Team' mode leaks league's 2024 kits ahead of clubs' jersey reveals

EA FC 24 has leaked a handful of 2024 MLS kits weeks early, despite clubs taking months - and even years - to prepare for the launches.

WHAT HAPPENED?
The popular game mode, played all around the world, released a handful of 2024 MLS kits weeks before clubs have planned. It's a disaster for all of the staff within the organizations, as the planning and design that goes into each jersey can take months - to years - to create. However, for fans, it's an early sneak-peek at their 2024 kits, which will build excitement leading to the start of the regular season.

THE BIGGER PICTURE
Nashville SC, Montreal Impact, New York City FC, D.C. United, Sporting Kansas City, New England Revolution, Charlotte FC, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, Austin FC, Real Salt Lake, Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps, San Jose Earthquakes, and Toronto FC are all featured. No club has commented on the leak yet, nor has MLS and EA FC, but surely this has to be a disappointing turn of events for both parties.
DID YOU KNOW?
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's 2024 'alternate kit' has been rumored to be inspired by local NFL side, Miami Dolphins.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MLS?
The league kicks off the 2024 campaign on February 21, when Messi and Co. host Real Salt Lake and USMNT prospect Diego Luna. Until then, respective clubs are in preseason mode, with the Herons set to travel to Saudi Arabia to take on Al-Hilal and then Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr next week.

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