Reading Women are to feature on the popular video game FIFA 23 as the franchise expands teams involved.
Previously, only international women's teams had featured on the game, however for this years game members of the Women's Super League and French top-flight are to be involved.
This will see Kelly Chambers' Royals included, with their top-flight status having been in tact since 2016.
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Set to be the final FIFA-branded game due to EA Sports' expiring deal with the governing body, it will see Chelsea Women and Australia international Sam Kerr on the front cover alongside Kylian Mbappe- the first time a female player has done so.
Exposure and support of the women's game has never been higher, with the country in fever pitch with the Lionessesย reaching the semi-finals of the 2022 European Championships, being held in England.
Reading, the only top-flight club to play all of their matches at the same stadium as the men's side, finished eighth in the WSL last time out- the lowest finish since their debut campaign.
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