Rovers’ 6 underage teams begin season

SOCCER: The EA SPORTS League of Ireland National Underage Leagues begin this weekend.

Sligo Rovers will field six teams in this competition – Women’s U-17, Women’s U-19, Men’s U-14, Men’s U-15, Men’s U-17 and Men’s U-19.

Rovers are in Group ‘A’ of the EA SPORTS U-14 National League of Ireland. They are away to Finn Harps this Saturday. In the EA SPORTS U-15 National League of Ireland, Rovers are also in Group ‘A’. Their opening fixture is the hosting of Finn Harps on Saturday.

At U-17 level, Rovers’ first Group ‘A’ game is a home fixture against Dundalk this Saturday.

The club’s U-19 team, placed in Group ‘B’ of the EA SPORTS U-19 National League of Ireland, are away to Derry City this coming Sunday.

Rovers Women’s U-17 team have a Group ‘A’ assignment at home to the Donegal Women’s League on Saturday. The inaugural EA SPORTS Women’s U-19 League, which sees Rovers compete in Group ‘B’, starts with a home fixture for Rovers – they play Bohemians on Sunday.

EA SPORTS are the new title sponsor of the FAI’s National Underage Leagues. EA SPORTS FIFA Marketing Director James Salmon said: “EA SPORTS have had a long-standing partnership with the FAI and we’re thrilled to continue our association by becoming the official sponsor of the National Underage Leagues.”

“Through our collaboration with the FAI we look forward to continuing to support clubs, players and fans across the country.”

EA SPORTS will sponsor all League, Shield and Cup competitions across both male and female academy systems with this innovative new sponsorship.