''ESPN MLS GameNight'' is a

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of the

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genre released in 2000 by

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and Saffire. The game is considered to be an

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, also published by Konami. It is the only MLS game to have been released on the

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other than FIFA 2000. The sequel, '' ESPN MLS ExtraTime 2002'', was released for

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in 2001, and for

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and

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in 2002. The game also featured the option of choosing either English commentary (provided by

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) or Spanish commentary (provided by Luis Omar Tapia).

Gameplay

It has the option of choosing either 12 teams from the

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or 53 international teams for a quick, friendly Exhibition game. In Season Mode, the player participates in a full 32-game Major League Soccer season where they are tasked with having to deal with realistic injuries, unpredictable weather conditions, and mid-season trades. There's also a Custom League mode and a custom-player option that lets the player build up to 22 original players.

Reception

The game received "average" reviews according to the

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. ''

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'' gave it a favorable review, nearly two months before the game's release.

References

External links

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