I found a lot of times if I had a run up the sideline, the AI players on my team did not seem to want to move upfield with the play. Replay Value Beginners to experts can take part and have some fun with this game. The difficulty level is defaulted to easy but after a few easy matches against the AI, you can crank up the difficulty to a more normal level commensurate with your skill. MIF2K limits you to either Friendly matches or a Tournament which does not provide a variety of challenges thus lessening the longevity of the game. Overall The game overall is basic and fun to play overall.
Graphics are arguably the best to date in some areas and the audio music and commentary are good.
I think Microsoft is testing the market with this game in the soccer arena to see how the overall take becomes in the market.