Jan 9, 2017
MVP Phoenix disbands after player exodus
One of the most successful South Korean Dota 2 teams in history are no more. MVP Phoenix disbanded Monday after all the players left the roster, according to a statement from MVP social media manager Felix “JeeF” Jedelhauser.
TSN.ca Staff
,One of the most successful South Korean Dota 2 teams in history are no more.
MVP Phoenix disbanded Monday after all the players left the roster, according to a statement from MVP social media manager Felix “JeeF” Jedelhauser.
JeeF confirmed to theScore esports that MVP Aegis and MVP HOT6ix will merge and compete as the latter brand, while recently acquired Kyrgyzstan team MVP Revolution will be heading to South Korea.
"Since MVP Phoenix disbands, MVP HOT6ix is merging with MVP Aegis. So the remaining two teams are going to be MVP HOT6ix and MVP Revolution," he said.
MVP Phoenix was coming off a disappointing 9th-16th finish at The Boston Major. They were knocked out of the tournament in the Round of 16 by eventual champions OG.
Lee "Forev" Sang-don was the first to leave as he joined B)ears, Kim "DuBu" Doo-young is now a member of Team Onyx, Kim "QO" Seon-yeop signed with WanteD, Kim "Febby" Yong-min signed with Fnatic and Kim "Velo" Tae-sung left for Geek Fam.
No final decision has been made on the final roster for MVP HOT6ix.
"We are still rotating and experimenting a little bit with the available players but hopefully we are able to announce the final roster very soon," JeeF told theScore esports. "Additionally we are going to work definitely with subs."
"Like before our goal is the international stage, playing among the elite of the world. But time [and] trust is needed to form young talented players to evolve themselves individually and as a team. Hopefully they can follow in the footsteps of MVP Phoenix anytime."