Sunderland Joins the ePremier League with Team Liquid’s Gaming Stars

Team Liquid, a leading name in global esports, has teamed up with Sunderland AFC to enter the ePremier League. The partnership brings two top EA Sports FC players, Paulo Neto and Gabriel “Young” Freitas, to represent both the esports outfit and the historic football club. They will compete in the league’s eighth season, which starts on February 28th, wearing a special jersey that blends Team Liquid and Sunderland branding. The move signals Team Liquid’s growing focus on EA Sports FC. After buying the well‑known EA FC group Team Gullit in 2025, the organization is now pushing deeper into competitive play. The partnership with Sunderland adds a new dimension, giving the club an esports presence that matches other Premier League teams.Both gamers have impressive resumes. Neto won the FIFAe Nations Cup in 2023, while Young was a runner‑up at the Esports World Cup in 2024. Their goal is to translate those international successes into domestic victories and potentially secure spots in the eChampions League and the FC Pro World Championship, which together offer a £100, 000 prize pool. The ePremier League’s format will pit 40 players from 20 clubs in a round‑robin stage before moving the best to playoffs. Fans can watch matches through official Premier League streams and follow updates on Team Liquid’s and Sunderland’s social media, including their X (formerly Twitter) accounts. This collaboration marks a fresh chapter for Sunderland as it embraces digital engagement and joins the ranks of clubs investing in esports.