Rush concept

Hello EA Sports Team,

I wanted to provide some feedback regarding matchmaking in Clubs Rush, particularly 4v4.

I really enjoy the concept of Rush, but I think the mode needs some type of skill requirement or individual matchmaking system. In a 4v4 mode, one player who doesn’t understand basic passing, positioning, defending, or team play can negatively affect the entire match. One teammate represents a significant portion of the team, so the current matchmaking can become extremely frustrating for experienced players.

I think Clubs Rush would benefit from an individual skill or competency rating that is separate from the overall club ranking. Some ideas would be:

• Require placement or qualification matches before entering competitive Rush.
• Match players based on individual performance and experience, not simply availability.
• Consider passing accuracy, turnovers, defensive contribution, positioning, chances created, and overall team play when determining a player’s matchmaking level.
• Reward players who move the ball, defend, maintain possession, and play their position instead of focusing primarily on goals and assists.
• Create separate Casual and Competitive Rush matchmaking. Casual could remain open to everyone, while Competitive Rush could require players to reach a minimum skill level.
• Require newer players to complete basic online/team-play objectives before gaining access to competitive Clubs Rush.

I’m not suggesting that inexperienced players shouldn’t be allowed to enjoy Rush. The issue is that experienced players and complete beginners shouldn’t constantly be placed together in a competitive team-based mode.

A proper skill-based system would give newer players an environment where they can learn while also giving experienced players more competitive and enjoyable matches with teammates who understand the fundamentals of the game.

I hope this is something the development team considers for future updates or future EA Sports FC titles. Rush is a great idea, but I believe better individual matchmaking could make the mode significantly more enjoyable.

Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback.