Attack Press
Any player affected by an IGT (In-Game Tactic) has a control highlight beneath them for the duration the tactic is active.
IGTs can only be activated when the opposing team has the ball.
Setting Up The Game
Match Select Screen
Select a mode of play, set options, customize teams, or load a saved game.
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EXHIBITION: Choose a team and an opponent for a quick game.
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TOURNAMENTS: Go for the World Cup or create your own cup.
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SEASON: See who rises to the top over the course of a full season.
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TRAINING: Polish up on your soccer skills.
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CYBER ATHLETE 2000: Check out the latest in EA Sports. •
CREDITS: Take a look at the talent behind the game.
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CUSTOMIZE: Create a player or a squad.
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TEAM MANAGEMENT: Control your team's strategies and dynamics.
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LOAD GAME: Load a saved game from a memory card.
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OPTIONS: Adjust the settings and options to your preferences.
To Start a Game (Exhibition Mode)
1. From the Main menu, highlight EXHIBITION and then press. The Exhibition Team Select screen appears.
2. Choose teams by pressing D-Button until your desired country or league appears. Then D-Button to select a specific team. Choose both teams this way. When both teams have been selected, press START to advance to the Side Select screen.
3. Choose a team to control by moving your controller icon under the team of your choice. Press START to proceed to the game.
Game Modes
Exhibition
In Exhibition Mode, match up one team against any other.
Tournaments
Select TOURNAMENTS from the Match Select screen to access the following options: CUP, CUSTOM LEAGUE, and CUSTOM CUP.
Cup
Choose from two European cups (EFA TROPHY, EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP) or the WORLD CUP and duke it out with the best of the rest!
Custom Cup
Create your own Cup tournament and choose the teams who participate. Select club teams from any of FIFA 2000 Major League Soccer's supported leagues as well as a selection of International or 'Rest of Europe' sides.
Choose whether you want to play a League/Playoff or a simple Playoff competition. Click the Auto Select toggle to instantly select remaining teams.
Custom League
The Custom League Creator allows you to create your own League featuring both Club and International Teams. You may select from 2-24 teams to play a defined number of matches.
If you have less than four teams in your Custom league you cannot select a single Round Robin format.
Season
Pitch your team against the best for a full season.
Training
Use a selection of training drills to practice your soccer skills.
Team Management
Control every aspect of your team's performance with Team Management.
Access Team Management from the Match Select screen, the Standings screen, the Knock-out screen, or from the in-game Pause menu.
Use In Game Management (IGM) to switch formations and strategy on the fly.
To return teams to their default settings, select RESET ALL TEAMS from icon menu bar at the bottom of the screen.
Any team changes made from a league or cup mode are specific to that tournament and are saved automatically when that league or cup is saved.
Team Management Menu
From the Team Management menu you have control over all of your team's strategies and tactics.
Starting Line-up
To change the starting line-up or substitute players:
1. From the Team Management menu, select STARTING LINE-UP. The Starting Line-Up screen appears.
2. Select the first player and then a second player. The two players are automatically swapped.
IGM
Change a team's formation and strategy during play to one of 3 settings you've created (IGM #1-IGM #3). For more on IGM, see In Game Management on p. 18.
Kick Takers
To designate a kick taker:
1. From the Team Management menu, select KICK TAKERS. The Kick Takers screen appears.
2. D-Button to designate a player as a kick taker.
3. Press to select the player. The kick taker's role is now highlighted.
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To let the selected player take that role, press the * button.
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To place the selected player in a different role, D-Button 1. Press when the desired role is highlighted.
4. Press START to return to the Team Management menu.
Player Attribute Abbreviations
Goalkeeper Attribute Abbreviations
You can put any player in goal but their Goalkeeper attributes won't necessarily be very strong!
Pause Menu Changes
Changes made in the Pause menu are reset after a game is finished. Changes made in the front end carry over from game to game.
Customize Cameras
To customize a Camera View:
1. From the Pause menu, highlight and select CAMERAS.
2. Highlight and select CUSTOMIZE.
3. Use the arrow toggles to choose the camera you wish to customize. The current settings and the view of the pitch appear.
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