![]() Unlike the NBA and NFL, which have established programs in the entertainment business, American soccer does not have established youth programs,etc (like its European counterpart) within the entertainment space, and thus could be a factor as to why FIFA street never came to be what it aimed for. To be completely frank, I believe FIFA Street did not gain the national recognition it may have deserved in the United States because of the fact that the United States is not an established powerhouse on the national football scene. One possible explanation for the lack in popularity of FIFA Street in the United States is truly a cultural statement. I have always pondered why, because FIFA Street offers some interesting features such as the ability to play on rooftops. However, even in the present day, I don’t see very many people playing FIFA Street as opposed to the normal FIFA game. ![]() At first, the game became popular in countries with nationally established soccer clubs such as England. When the FIFA game franchise picked up, especially in the United States, FIFA also decided to take its game out on the street. With relatively much success, the games continued to gain popular reviews and had multiple sequels associated with it. The games on the street aimed to make kids from urban areas be able to relate to the environment. ![]() With the introduction of NFL and NBA Street, these games not only revolutionized the culture of the video game industry, but it transformed the sports industry. When video games such as Madden and NBA established themselves as clear popular favorites in the sales charts for the United States, the EA Sports Brand decided to take it out on the street.
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