Excitement builds as squads start to officially release their lineups for the upcoming MPL PH Season 15 beginning next month.
The Philippine MLBB esports scene is buzzing around the roster reveals of teams ahead of the upcoming MPL Philippines Season 15 which is scheduled to begin next month, with four squads already unveiling their lineups this week.
After another year of the Philippines ruling MLBB with ONIC PH claiming the M6 world title last December in Malaysia, the teams have rejuvenated their lineups and are now ready to take on the new challenge of Season 15 back in the local ranks.
Let’s rundown the rosters of ONIC Philippines, Aurora Gaming, Team Liquid PH, and Team Falcons PH.
ONIC Philippines
Taking a look at the world champions, ONIC Philippines remains intact with Gold Laner Grant Duane “Kelra” Pillas at the helm. Long-time mainstay Frince Miguel “Super Frince” Ramirez takes the role of team captain and mid laner, helping coaches Anthony “YnoT” Senedrin and Jeniel “Haze” Bata-Anon.
Borris James “Brusko” Parro, King Cyric “K1NGKONG” Perez, and Jann Kirk “Kirk” Gutierrez are also holdovers for ONIC with only one change in the lineup.
Former TNC Pro Team Mid Laner Jaylord “Hate” Gonzales joins ONIC Philippines as he aims to make a deeper run in MPL PH after two back-to-back 8th place finishes with TNC.
Aurora Gaming
Up for redemption are Aurora Gaming, who will seek to bounce back after their early exit in M6 and a bridesmaid finish in MPL PH Season 14.
No changes have been made for RORA, with the exception of Ben “Benthings” Maglaque leaving the team earlier this year. Veteran roamer Renejay “Renejay” Barcase continues to lead at the helm.
Edward “Edward” Jay Dapadap, Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto, Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo, and Jan Dominic “Domengkite” Delmundo are holdovers, while former Blacklist International analyst Justin “Calad” Limbo is joining the team as the 6th man, which he also juggles with an analyst role.
Aniel “Master the Basics” Jiandani and Dexter “Dex Star” Louise Cruz Alaba are head coach and assistant coach, respectively.
Team Liquid
Searching for their first MPL PH title since Season 13, Team Liquid PH flaunts an intact roster flanked by decorated Jungler Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno.
Joining him are “SanSan” duo Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya at the EXP Lane, and Alston “Sanji” Pabico at the middle. Also holdovers are Kiel “Oheb” Soriano at the Gold Lane with Masayuki “YukTzy” Fujita, while roamer Jaypee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz completes the lineup.
After crashing out in the playoffs against Aurora last year, Team Liquid hopes to reach even deeper this time around, and make their case for another title run in Season 15.
Team Falcons
The Falcons are ready to soar under a new banner.
Flanked by players from last year’s Falcons AP.Bren, David Charles “FlapTzy” Canon and company will fly with Saudi-based esports organization Team Falcons.
One of two new franchises in the Philippine MLBB scene, Team Falcons banner a veteran lineup with the likes of Angelo Kyle “Pheww” Arcangel, Rowgien Stimpson “Owgwen” Unigo, and Marco Stephen “Super Marco” Requitiano.
Also in the lineup is Michael Angelo “KyleTzy” Sayson and Vincent “Pandora” Unigo.
Former AP.Bren technical coach Robert “Trebor” Sanchez steps up as head coach for the team.