Burnaby, BC – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) and BC Soccer, in conjunction with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, today announced EA SPORTS™ as title sponsor of the newly-formed EA SPORTS BC Soccer Premier League.

“EA SPORTS is a great partner that supports the development of our sport at all levels,” said Whitecaps FC chief executive officer Paul Barber. “We are pleased to help bring together EA SPORTS and BC Soccer. Combined, we’ll form an integrated team that will collaborate to create the most effective soccer development programs in Canada.”

Through this partnership, EA SPORTS will provide venue, brand and technological support to the Premier League, including access to facilities at their EA Canada campus in Burnaby. In addition, EA SPORTS will work together with BC Soccer and the Premier League to engage stakeholders and continue the growth of soccer throughout British Columbia.

The rest of the story can be seen at BC Soccer Net.