Former Pirate Sacha Kljestan Graces Cover of FIFA 10
8/12/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Soccer
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Electronic Arts Inc. announced this week that former Seton Hall star Sacha Kljestan will be featured on the front packs of FIFA Soccer 10, the next chapter in the internationally acclaimed videogame franchise from EA SPORTS.
As an attacking midfielder for Chivas USA and the U.S. Men's National Team, Kljestan enjoyed a breakout season in 2008. In his third year in MLS, Kljestan led Chivas USA in scoring, was named Team MVP, chosen an MLS All-Star, and played for the United States Olympic Team. Kljestan has appeared in 12 matches for the full U.S. National Team.
Kljestan is fifth all-time in assists at Seton Hall, where he was a First Team All-American in 2004 and Third Team in 2005. He led the Pirates to three straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2003-05) while setting the school's single-season assist record in 2005 with 15. As a junior, Kljestan was named the BIG EAST Offensive Player of the Year and was a semifinalist for the MAC-Hermann Trophy.
Kljestan is joined by MLS star Cuauhtemoc Blanco of Chicago Fire as well as Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard. Blanco is well-known for his unique Cuauhtémiña (CWAU-te-MEEN-YA) or "Blanco Bounce" move, in which he jumps with the ball held between his feet to escape defenders. The "Blanco Bounce" is a featured skill move in FIFA Soccer 10. Lampard is just the second midfield player in the history of English Premier League to score more than 100 goals.
FIFA Soccer 10 will be available in stores throughout North America on October 20. It will be available for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, Wii home video game system, PC, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system and mobile.
