CINCINNATI, OHIO: Darren Watkins, known as IShowSpeed, recently shared his experience of obtaining his first woman player card in the Ultimate Team mode of EA FC 24.
To provide some context, various streamers and YouTubers have been granted early access to the game, unveiling details like rewards and milestone challenges in EA's novel non-FIFA football release.
Notably, the addition of women players has generated a significant buzz online.
During his livestream, Speed's excitement was palpable as he unpacked his first players in FUT. He became even more enthusiastic upon discovering that these players were affiliated with Manchester United.
However, his demeanor swiftly shifted when he realized they were women.
This incident, along with Speed's viewpoints on the inclusion of women players in EA FC 24, has generated interest and discussion surrounding the livestream clips.
IShowSpeed surprised over women players on Manchester United team
The live stream showcasing IShowSpeed was shared on the account 'Speed HQ' through X.
Throughout the stream, Speed was actively opening cards to construct his initial team in the Ultimate Team mode of the game.
When he first noticed the sight of a female player included in Manchester United's football team, Speed expressed surprise, exclaiming, “England left-back, Oh my go, Man United Manchester United! What the f**k! Is that a girl?”
The video clip, highlighting this reaction, went viral with the caption, "WATCH: Speed packs a girl on FIFA 24."
As the livestream continued, Speed appeared intrigued by the inclusion of women in the Ultimate Team. He remarked, “Oh my god, oh f**k yeah, damn baby, who the f**k is you? That’s a girl, oh my god, Damn f**k, Taht can’t be a boy bruh, that can’t be a boy damn baby what the f**k.”
Later, Speed's attention shifted to a card featuring American goalkeeper Lund. He engaged with the card, saying, "Yo, what's good? Nah, I am 19. Yo look, can I get your number though? Nah, I am from Ohio. What part of America are you from? Really, you're from what? That's crazy. If you want to go out to eat, any time, alright? Just call me. Chat, name someone who can pull girls in FIFA bruh!”
Later, he attempted to send a direct message to one of the players he acquired, named ‘Sofie Savava’. The clip of this interaction was shared on X with the caption, "WATCH: Speed DMs a girl that he packed on EA FC 24." In the message, he wrote, "yo i just pulled you in fifa ur cute can i get ur number?"
IShowSpeed's fans react to livestream
After watching the live stream clips on Twitter, many fans shared their reactions.
A fan said, "Speed stepping outside for the first time."
Another one wrote, "Speedy likes women so much."
The third fan said, "This is gonna be a long long game." The fourth user said, "They should never have mixed girls and men in EAFC 24" The last user wrote, "No way u can pack girls now"
