FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer

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FIFA Soccer 2002: Major League Soccer brings 2001's FIFA series entry to North American fields with updated mechanics and modes. Players control matches using a customizable power bar for passes while dribbling adjustments raise the difficulty. The game adds the Swiss Super League and expands European club graphics but drops the Greek league. Single player, co-op, and multiplayer options let you test skills against friends or AI. A Panini-licensed reward system unlocks star player cards after victories, blending competitive play with collectible incentives. This version stands out for its mix of new features and regional quirks. Smaller nations like Barbados appear with placeholder player names while Japan’s national team makes its final FIFA non-World Cup appearance until licensing shifted to Konami. The solo cover star format ends here until 2013, making it a rare artifact in the series’ history. Despite some licensing gaps, it remains a solid entry for fans of tactical soccer gameplay from the early 2000s.