Overwatch is getting into esports in a big way, creating a new league with teams based out of cities like other professional sports. However, team members don’t have to live in the same city as the team itself. The Philadelphia-based team, the Philadelphia Fusion, has announced its roster of players, and it’s an impressive lineup of international names.
“We have worked hard to assemble a strong mix of all-star players and hidden gems that are ready to break out and compete with the world’s best,” said Dave Scott in a press statement. Scott is the CEO of Comcast Spectacor, which owns the Philadelphia Fusion. “The Fusion roster features players and coaches from North America, Europe and Asia, which reflects the international makeup of Philadelphia, as well as our brand’s promise, a ‘Fusion’ of players from all across the world.”
The 2018 Philadelphia Fusion Player Roster :
Isaac “Boombox” Charles – United Kingdom
Jae “Carpe” Hyeok Lee – South Korea
Joona “fragi” Laine – Finland
Georgo “ShaDowBurn” Guscha – Russia
Hong Jun “Hotba” Choi – South Korea
Giuseppe “Joemeister” Gaetano Gramano – Canada
Alberto “Neptuno” Gonzalez Molinillo – Spain
Jeonghwan “DayFly” Park – South Korea
Gael “Poko” Gouzarch – France
Josue “Eqo” Corona – Israel
Simon “Snillo” Ekstrom – Sweden
Sumin “SADO” Kim – South Korea
Additionally, the Fusion coaching staff has also been announced:
Head Coach / GM: Yann “Kirby” Luu – France
Assistant Coach: Elliot “Hayes” Hayes – United Kingdom
Assistant Coach: Sehuy “NamedHwi” Go – South Korea
Analytics: Ethan “Beezy” Spector – United States
“We are proud to feature outstanding players from FaZe Clan, a top-tier esports organization who has earned prestige in multiple games,” Scott said in the statement. “Our coaching staff has deep experience throughout esports and the traditional sports world, which infuses balance and professionalism as we prepare to compete at the highest level.”
The Fusion are one of 12 teams for the inaugural year of Overwatch League. Other teams include the Boston Uprising, Seoul Dynasty, New York Excelsior, Houston Outlaws, London Spitfire and more. The Overwatch League will begin on Dec. 6 with preseason play, followed by the regular season starting on Jan. 10. The season will run until June, with the League’s first championship match happening in July. More information on the League can be found on the official Overwatch League website.
So what do you think? Are you excited to root on your city’s Overwatch team when the season starts early next year? Who do you think will take home the first-ever championship trophy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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