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Sunderland AFC and global esports powerhouse Team Liquid are proud to announce a new partnership that will see the two organisations collaborate to compete in the upcoming season of the ePremier League.
Two elite EA SPORTS FC competitors – Paulo Neto and Gabriel ‘Young’ Freitas – will represent the Club as it enters the competition for the first time.
Both players will also wear a Team Liquid-branded edition of the Club’s hummel blackout third shirt throughout the tournament.
Young enters the season as the 2024 Esports World Cup runner-up, while Neto brings an elite pedigree as the 2023 FIFAe Nations Cup champion.
SAFC’s Chief Business Officer, David Bruce: “Our partnership with Team Liquid marks an exciting step in Sunderland AFC’s commitment to innovation and global engagement. This collaboration allows us to represent the Club in a rapidly growing competitive space while engaging with a new generation of supporters. Paulo and Young are exceptional talents, and we look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in the ePremier League.”
Senior Marketing Manager at Team Liquid, Maarten Sonneveld: “A partnership with Sunderland AFC for the ePremier League is the next natural step for the organisation’s EA FC program. We have a deep respect for Sunderland’s history and its dedicated fanbase. We are proud to have Paulo Neto and Young representing both of our organisations, as we bring our high-performance standards to the UK’s top circuit to compete for a spot in the eChampions League and FC Pro World Championship.”
SAFC x Team Liquid will make their competitive debut on 28 February 2026, as the ePremier League begins its eighth season.
Supporters can follow the action via:
- @SunderlandAFC
- @TeamLiquid
- @PremierLeague
- @easportsfcpro
The group stage features 40 players across 20 clubs, battling through round-robin play for a spot in the knockout bracket and a chance at championship glory, in addition to qualification for the eChampions League and FC Pro World Championship.