Which team are you rooting for?
With the upcoming season of Overwatch League kicking off on January 10, there's much anticipation brewing from esports enthusiasts and casual fans of Blizzard's popular hero shooter. Coming off of the successful pre-season, which ended this past December, the 12 teams from across the globe will vie to stake their claim for the top spot of Overwatch League, culminating in the eventual playoffs later this year.
In this gallery, we'll run down the current teams and rosters set for this season of Overwatch League. From across the globe, many players will represent several teams from Pacific and Atlantic divisions, where they'll compete in several games with rival squads, and work their way up the ladder.
For more info on Overwatch League, stay tuned to GameSpot as we cover the events of this season as it comes.
Boston Uprising (Atlantic Division)
Owned by Robert and Jonathan Kraft of the New England Patriots, the Boston Uprising's name is inspired by the history of the city they represent, and the role it played during the American Revolution. Channeling a spirit of determination and resilience, the team functions on a balanced and dynamic skill-set that has strong defensive and support play.
The Players:
DreamKazper (Jonathan Sanchez) | Assault
GamsuYoung (Jin Noh) | Defense
Snow (Mikias Yohannes) | Healer
NotE (Lucas Meissner) | Defense
Neko (SeHyun Park) | Healer
Avast (Connor Prince) | Healer
STRIKER (Namju Gwon) | Assault
Kalios (WooYul Shin) | Defense
Mistakes (Stanislav Danilov) | Assault
Kellex (Kristian Keller) | Healer
Dallas Fuel (Pacific Division)
Inspired by the state of Texas and its commitment as the energy sector of the country, and as strong as its competitive gaming community, the Dallas Fuel aims to bring that same drive to the Overwatch League. Owned by Team EnVyUs--the same group behind successful esports teams from League of Legends, StarCraft, and Counter-Strike--the operators of the Dallas Fuel are looking to make their mark within Overwatch League, just as they've done in other games.
The Players:
Chipshajen (Sebastian Widlund) | Healer
HarryHook (Jonathan Tejedor Rua) | Healer
Mickie (Pongphop Rattanasangchod) | Flexible
xQc (Félix Lengyel) | Defense
Seagull (Brandon Larned) | Flexible
Taimou (Timo Kettunen) | Assault
Custa (Scott Kennedy) | Healer
cocco (Christian Jonsson) | Defense
EFFECT (Hyeon Hwang) | Assault
Florida Mayhem (Atlantic Division)
Referencing their "explosive" playstyle, along with the Sunshine State's colorful and energetic vibe, the Florida Mayhem is a team made up of players who have found common ground disrupting the competition's plans. Owned by Misfit Gaming, the organization has already made an impact within Overwatch's competitive community, and they aim to go bigger within the Overwatch League.
The Players:
Manneten (Tim Bylund) | Flexible
Logix (Andreas Berghmans) | Assault
Zebbosai (Sebastian Olsson) | Healer
CWoosH (Johan Klingestedt) | Flexible
TviQ (Kevin Lindström) | Assault
Zuppeh (Aleksi Kuntsi) | Healer
Houston Outlaws (Pacific Division)
As the second Texas-based team, the Houston Outlaws focus on taking the fight to their enemies, and doing it in their own ruthless style. With backing from OpTic Gaming, the same group that's made a name for itself in League of Legends and Counter-Strike competitions, this team brings a number skilled players that focus on quick and decisive acts to gain the upper hand against their opponents.
The Players:
Muma (Austin Wilmot) | Defense
Bani (Christopher Benell) | Healer
Clockwork (Matthew Dias) | Assault
Mendokusaii (Lucas Håkansson) | Assault
Boink (Daniel Pence) | Healer
LiNkzr (Jiri Masalin) | Assault
SPREE (Alexandre Vanhomwegen) | Assault
Rawkus (Shane Flaherty) | Healer
Jake (Jake Lyon) | Assault
Coolmatt (Matt Iorio) | Defense
London Spitfire (Atlantic Division)
Named after the legendary British fighter planes flown during World War II's most intense battles, the London Spitfire channels that same intensity and resilience to overcome mounting pressure from their foes. Owned by Cloud9, this team is looking to make their mark within their division, while trailblazing their way to the top of the global league.
The Players:
Gesture (Jae-Hui Hong) | Defense
birdring (Ji-Kyeok Kim) | Assault
Fissure (Chan-Hyung Baek) | Defense
Bdosin (Seung-Tae Choi) | Healer
NUS (Jong-Seok Kim) | Healer
Hooreg (Dong-Eun Lee) | Assault
Rascal (Dong-Jun Kim) | Assault
Fury (Jun-Ho Kim) | Fleixable
HaGoPeun (Hyeon-Woo Jo) | Healer
WooHyaL (Seung-Hyun Seong) | Flexible
Profit (Jun-Young Park) | Assault
Closer (Won-Sik Jung) | Healer
Los Angeles Gladiators (Pacific Division)
As one of two teams representing Los Angeles, the Gladiators are the polar opposite to its rival the Valiant. Owned by Stan and Josh Kroenke of the LA Rams, the Los Angeles Gladiators bring ferocity and a strong-sense of competition to their games, which they plan to bring all the way to the top of the global ladder within the Overwatch League.
The Players:
Asher (Jun-Sung Choi) | Assault
Surefour (Lane Roberts) | Assault
iRemiix (Luis Galarza Figueroa) | Defense
Bischu (Aaron Kim) | Flexible
Shaz (Jonas Samuel Suovaara) | Healer
Hydration (Joao Pedro Veloso de Goes Telles) | Assault
BigGoose (Benjamin Ville Aapeli Isohanni) | Healer
Los Angeles Valiant (Pacific Division)
Representing Los Angeles along with the Gladiators, the Valiant go about achieving their goals a bit differently compared to their city rival. Owned by the eSports team Immortals, the Valiant represents the ideals of Los Angeles being the city where imagination and hard work can make your dreams into reality. With much on the line this season, the Valiant are looking to realize their goals and overcome the competition.
The Players:
Silkthread (Ted Wang) | Assault
Grimreality (Christopher Schaefer) | Assault
Kariv (Young-Seo Park) | Healer
Fate (Pan-Seung Koo) | Defense
Verbo (Stefano Disalvo) | Healer
Envy (Kang-Jae Lee) | Flexible
Space (Indy Halpern) | Flexible
Numlocked (Sebastian Barton) | Defense
Unkoe (Benjamin Chevasson) | Healer
Agilities (Brady Girardi) | Assault
Soon (Terence Tarlier) | Assault
New York Excelsior (Atlantic Division)
Channeling the spirit of optimism, hope, and perseverance, the New York Excelsior brings the Big Apple's charm and attitude to their team's overall dynamic. Under ownership of Sterling VC, the team focuses on keeping their momentum going, even under mounting pressure. Excelsior is latin for "ever upward," and with the group seeking to reach the top spot of the global league, the team repping New York looks to keep their spirits high as they gun it for the lead.
The Players:
Saebyeolbe (Jong-Ryeol Park) | Assault
Meko (Tae-Hong Kim) | Defense
Pine (Do-Hyeon Kim) | Flexible
Janus (Jun-Hwa Song) | Defense
Jjonak (Seong-Hyun Bang) | Healer
Mano (Dong-Gyu Kim) | Defense
Libero (Hae-Seong Kim) | Assault
Ark (Yeon-Jun Hong) | Healer
Philadelphia Fusion (Atlantic Division)
Owned by Comcast Spectacor, the Philadelphia Fusion have a lot to prove this upcoming season. Due to several issues, the team had to miss out on the pre-season. Without the chance to get a feel for the competition, the players will have to play catch-up with the rest of the league. Despite this, the Fusion features a number of promising players, who plan to bring the spirit of Philadelphia--with the city's innovative and diverse charm--into their team dynamic.
The Players:
Joemeister (Joseph Gramano) | Healer
Boombox (Isaac Charles) | Healer
Carpe (Jae-Hyeok Lee) | Assault
Snillo (Simon Ekström) | Assault
fragi (Joona Laine) | Defense
Eqo (Josue Corona) | Assault
ShaDowBurn (Georgii Gushcha) | Assault
Neptuno (Alberto González Molinillo) | Healer
DayFly (Jeong-Hwan Park) | Healer
Hotba (Hong-Jun Choi) | Flexible
Poko (Gael Gouzerch) | Flexible
SADO (Su-Min Kim) | Defense
San Francisco Shock (Pacific Division)
Owned by NRG esports, the San Francisco Shock is the third team repping California along with the Los Angeles Gladiators and Valiant. Representing a balance between the old and new ways--balancing brute force with long-range action--the San Francisco Shock keeps the action up-close and personal, while making sure the frontline stays in top form.
The Players:
super (Matthew DeLisi) | Flexible
BABYBAY (Andrej Francisty) | Assault
sinatraa (Jay Won) | Assault
sleepy (Nikola Andrews) | Healer
Danteh (Dante Cruz) | Assault
dhaK (Daniel Martinez Paz) | Healer
Nomy (David Lizarraga Ramirez Osmar) | Defense
iddqd (André Dahlström) | Assault
Nevix (Andreas Karlsson) | Flexible
Seoul Dynasty (Pacific Division)
South Korea is no stranger to the esports phenomenon. With games like StarCraft and League of Legends already a pastime in the country, even landing several players sponsorships and spots on billboards, the country's passion for esports has had a major influence on the evolution of the medium as we know it. With Overwatch League, the team known as Seoul Dynasty--owned by KSV esports--is looking to dominate the competition and show that South Korea's passion for esports is still going strong.
The Players:
Bunny (Jun-Hyeok Chae) | Assault
Miro (Jin-Hyuk Gong) | Defense
XepheR (Jae-Mo Koo) | Flexible
gido (Gi-Do Moon) | Flexible
Wekeed (Seok-Woo Choi) | Assault
Munchkin (Sang-Beom Byun) | Assault
ZUNBA (Joon-Hyeok Kim) | Flexible
KuKi (Dae-Kuk Kim) | Defense
tobi (Jin-Mo Yang) | Healer
ryujehong (Je-Hong Ryu) | Healer
FLETA (Byung-Sun Kim) | Assault
Shanghai Dragons (Pacific Division)
With China becoming a bigger player in the competitive gaming scene, the Shanghai Dragons are looking to make their mark in the new Overwatch League. As one of the country's most popular games, Overwatch represents a major foothold for the Chinese competitive gaming scene. Under ownership of Chinese internet company NetEase, the Shanghai Dragons have a strong balance of support, defense, and offense skills, the team aims to make the top spot theirs.
The Players:
Freefeel (Peixuan Xu) | Healer
Xushu (Junjie Liu) | Defense
Fiveking (Zhaoyu Chen) | Healer
Altering (Yage Cheng) | Healer
Undead (Chao Fang) | Assault
MG (Dongjian Wu) | Defense
Roshan (Wenhao Jing) | Defense
Diya (Weida Lu) | Assault
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