Overwatch League offseason trade tracker

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It’s time for another round of the rosterpocalypse.

As the Overwatch League prepares to go global for the 2020 season, teams will have to decide what players and coaches to retain as they move. Traveling the world for homestand games will likely take a financial toll on even the most stable of teams. Beyond that, teams that had a rough 2019 season may be looking to start anew in their home cities. 

Expect many players to retire or announce their departures from teams before the 2020 season. Overwatch League contracts originally lasted two years—many contracts were created in 2018 if players were around during the inaugural season. As of Sept. 30, teams can decide whether to extend those contracts or allow players to seek other opportunities. 

On Oct. 4, the Overwatch League released the contract statuses of every player in the league. Players who are “under contract” are retained with their team while those who are a “team option” can be renewed by Nov. 11, or they’ll become free agents. Free agents have not had their contracts renewed and can pursue opportunities with other teams.

The Dot Esports roster tracker takes into account changes made in the Overwatch League after Sept. 1. We’ll continue tracking changes until February 2020 when the third season of the league will begin. Changes are listed alphabetically by team and then chronologically by date.  

Atlanta Reign

• Oct. 31, 2019: Blake “Gator” Scott and Xander “Hawk” Domecq promoted from ATL Academy.
• Nov. 8, 2019: Seo “Daco” Dong-hyeong released from the team.
• Nov. 9, 2019: Ilya “NLaaeR” Koppalov released from the team.
• Nov. 12, 2019: Kim “Edison” Tae-hoon joins the team.
• Nov. 15, 2019: Hugo “SharP” Sahlberg joins the team.
• Nov. 30, 2019: Ilya “NLaaeR” Koppalov retires from the Overwatch League.

Boston Uprising

• Sept. 4, 2019: Vytis “Mineral” Lasaitis is hired as head coach.  
• Oct. 4, 2019: Jordan “Gunba” Graham and Jackson “Shake” Kaplan removed, assistant coach Ilias “iLka” Kaskanetas added.
• Oct. 4, 2019: Kristian “Kellex” Keller and Kwon “AimGod” Min-Seok announced as free agents.
• Oct. 21, 2019: Kellex, AimGod, Yang “Persia” Zion, Renan “alemao” Moretto, Richard “rCk” Kanerva, and DPS Lee “Stellar” Do-hyung released from the team.
• Oct. 29, 2019: Seo “Myunbong” Sang-min and Min “Jerry” Tae-Hui signed to the team.
• Nov. 7, 2019: Gabriel “Swimmer” Levy and Walid “Mouffin” Bassal promoted from Uprising Academy.
• Nov. 21, 2019: Byeon “Munchkin” Sang-beom joins the team.
• Nov. 22, 2019: Thomas “brussen” Brussen joins the team.

Chengdu Hunters

• Nov. 18, 2019: Head coach Wang “RUI” Xingrui resigns from the team because of health issues.

Dallas Fuel

• Oct. 29, 2019: Jang “Decay” Gui-un acquired from the Los Angeles Gladiators for Son “OGE” Min-seok.
• Oct. 30, 2019: Lucas “NotE” Meissner retained by the team for 2020.
• Nov. 4, 2019: Noh “Gamsu” Young-jin acquired from the Shanghai Dragons.
• Nov. 12, 2019: Kim “Doha” Dong-ha joins the team.
• Nov. 15, 2019: Assistant coach Justin “Jayne” Conroy leaves to pursue content creation role.

Florida Mayhem

• Oct. 4, 2019: Scott “Bearhands” Tester released as assistant general manager, Andrew “yeHHH” Yeh promoted to general manager.
• Oct. 7, 2019: Jo “HaGoPeun” Hyeon-woo, Yoon “Swon” Seong-won, Koo “Xepher” Jae-mo, Park “RAin” Jae-ho, DPS Choi “DPI” Yong-joon, and assistant coach Kim “KH1” Hyung-il released from the team.
• Nov. 19, 2019: Former Overwatch League player Kim “Kuki” Dae-kuk signed as head coach. Kim “Dox” Minseok joins as assistant coach.
• Nov. 20, 2019: Kim “Yaki” Jun-ki and Gang “Gangnamjin” Nam-jin join the team.

Guangzhou Charge

• Nov. 4, 2019: Kim “Shu” Jin-seo and Lee “Happy” Jungwoo retained by the team for 2020.
• Nov. 11, 2019: Choi “HOTBA” Hong-jun, Joona “fragi” Laine, Aaron “Bischu” Kim, and Lizhen “OnlyWish” Chen released from the team. Lee “Rise” Won-jae retires from professional Overwatch.
• Nov. 14, 2019: Alberto “neptuNo” González, Nam “Cr0ng” Ki-cheol, and Qi “Wya” Haomiao join the team.

Hangzhou Spark

• Oct. 18, 2019: Assistant coach Han “Sup7eme” Seung-jun leaves the team.
• Oct. 29, 2019: Kang “Adora” Jae-Hwan, Kim “GodsB” Kyeon-Bo, Yoon “Bebe”Hui-Chang, Park “iDK” Ho-jin, Xu “Guxue” Qiulin, Park “Ria” Seong-wook, and Song “SASIN” Sang-hyeon renewed for the 2020 season.
• Nov. 11, 2019: An “Revenge” Hyeong-Geun released from the team, Park “Bazzi” Jun-ki retained for 2020.

Houston Outlaws 

• Sept. 20, 2019: Head coach Kim “TaiRong” Tae-yeong and assistant coach Kim “Hyunwoo” Hyun-woo are released. 
• Oct. 16, 2019: Harsha Bandi hired as head coach.
• Oct. 17, 2019: Jung “Arhan” Won-Hyeop released from the team.
• Oct. 18, 2019: João Pedro “Hydration” Goes Telles is added to the team, acquired from the Los Angeles Gladiators.
• Oct. 19, 2019: Boink retained by the team for 2020.
• Oct. 22, 2019: Jeffery “Blasé” Tsang is added to the team, acquired from the Boston Uprising.
• Oct. 25, 2019: Chris “Dream” Myrick added as assistant coach.
• Nov. 8, 2019: Christopher “Bani” Banell released from the team.
• Nov. 15, 2019: Kim “Rapel” Jun-geun joins the team.
• Nov. 17, 2019: Kim “MekO” Tae-hong joins the team.
• Nov. 25, 2019: Former Overwatch League player Lee “Hooreg” Dong-eun added as coach.
• Dec. 7, 2019: Jacob “Jake” Lyon retires from professional Overwatch, later announces he’ll be a caster for the league.

London Spitfire 

• Oct. 1, 2019: Coach Kim “JFeel” Jeong-min is released.  
• Oct. 3, 2019: DPS Kim “Birdring” Ji-hyuk, support Kim “NUS” Jong-seok, and alternate DPS Lee “Guard” Hee-dong are released.
• Oct. 9, 2019: Lee “Hoonmaru” Ji Hun added as assistant manager.
• Oct. 21, 2019: Yu “Pavane” Hyeon-sang, Kim “Awesomeguy” Sung-hoon, and Lim “Twinkl” Young-bin added as assistant coaches.
• Oct. 22, 2019: Hong “Gesture” Jae-hee and Park “Profit” Joon-yeong part ways with the team, go to Seoul Dynasty.
• Oct. 30, 2019: Kim “Fuze” Tae-hoon and Shin “BERNAR” Se-won signed to the team.
• Nov. 12, 2019: Choi “Bdosin” Seung-tae and Song “Quatermain” Ji-hoon released from the team.
• Nov. 23, 2019: Roster revealed. Choi “JMAC” Dae-han, Lee “Schwi” Dong-jae, Lim “Glister” Gil-seong, Lim “SanGuiNar” Kyu-min, Lee “Highly” Sung-hyeok added to the team along with Fuze and Bernar. Jung “Krillin” Yung-hoon is re-signed.

Los Angeles Gladiators 

• Sept. 17, 2019: Head coach David “Dpei” Pei and assistant coach Seetoh “JohnGalt” Jian Qing announce their contracts have lapsed and they’re actively seeking other opportunities. 
• Oct. 4, 2019: Lane “Surefour” Roberts, João Pedro “Hydration” Goes Telles, and Kang “Void” Jun-Woo announced as free agents.
• Oct. 11, 2019: David “Dpei” Pei is re-signed as head coach and general manager.
• Oct. 23, 2019: Indy “SPACE” Halpern joins the team from the Los Angeles Valiant.
• Oct. 29, 2019: Son “OGE” Min-seok acquired from the Dallas Fuel for Jang “Decay” Gui-un.
• Oct. 31, 2019: Rohit “Curryshot” Nathani joins as coach from the Guangzhou Charge.
• Nov. 6, 2019: Kim “Birdring” Ji-hyuk joins the team.
• Nov. 12, 2019: Chris “MirroR” Trinh joins the team.
• Nov. 13, 2019: Nolan “Paintbrush” Edwards joins the team.
• Nov. 15, 2019: Aaron “Bischu” Kim returns to the team.
• Dec. 5, 2019: Roni “LhCloudy” Tiihonen joins the team from the Paris Eternal.
• Dec. 12, 2019: Jason “Jaru” White joins the team.

Los Angeles Valiant  

• Sept. 4, 2019: Interim head coach Mike “Packing10” Szklanny promoted to head coach.
• Oct. 11, 2019: Assistant coach Marvin “Promise” Schröder is a free agent.
• Oct. 23, 2019: Brady “Agilities” Girardi, Indy “SPACE” Halpern, and Park “KariV” Young-seo released from the team.
• Oct. 31, 2019: Roster revealed.
  • Scott “Custa” Kennedy and Caleb “McGravy” McGarvey retained by the team for 2020.
  • Song “Dreamer” Sang-lok, Damon “Apply” Conti, Owen “Slur” Warner, Mun “Lastro” Jung-won added to the team.
• Nov. 12, 2019: Russell “FCTFCTN” Campbell released from the team.
• Dec. 9, 2019: Park “RAin” Jae-ho joins the team.
• Dec. 12, 2019: Scott “Custa” Kennedy retires from professional Overwatch, later announces he’ll be on the league analyst desk.

New York Excelsior

• Oct. 4, 2019: Kim “MekO” Tae-Hong announced as free agent.
• Oct. 8, 2019: Hwang “Fl0w3r” Yeon-oh announced as free agent.
• Oct. 17, 2019: MekO officially parts ways with the team.
• Oct. 21, 2019: Coach Yu “Pavane” Hyeon-sang leaves the team to go to the London Spitfire.
• Nov. 15, 2019: Choi “HOTBA” Hong-jun joins the team.
• Nov. 19, 2019: Jeong “IMT” Yongcheol promoted to head coach.
• Nov. 22, 2019: Kim “BiaNcA” Dong-wook promoted from XL2 Academy.
• Nov. 26, 2019: Kim “Mandu” Chan-hee joins the team.
• Dec. 4, 2019: Lee “Whoru” Seung-joon joins the team.
• Dec. 6, 2019: Kim “Pine” Do-hyeon retires from professional Overwatch, joins the NYXL as a streamer.

Paris Eternal

• Oct. 16, 2019: Félix “Féfé” Munch leaves his position as head coach.
• Oct. 18, 2019: Kim “NineK” Beom-hoon is hired as a coach.
• Oct. 23, 2019: George “ShaDowBurn” Gushcha, Karol “Danye” Szcześniak, Roni “lhcloudy” Tiihonen, and Finnbjörn “Finnsi” Jónasson released from the team.
• Oct. 24, 2019: Kim “SP9RK1E” Young-han signed to the team. Yun “Rush” Hee-won added as head coach, Jeong “Levi” Chung-Hyeok and Go “Aid” Jae-yoon added as assistant coaches.
• Oct. 25, 2019: Jung “Xzi” Kihyo and Choi “Hanbin” Hanbin signed to the team.
• Oct. 30, 2019: Terence “SoOn” Tarlier, Nicolas “NiCOgdh” Moret, Luís “Greyy” Perestrelo, Harrison “Kruise” Pond, Damien “HyP” Souville, Benjamin “Benbest” Dieulafait retained by the team for 2020.
• Nov. 23, 2019: Jeong “NoSmite” Da-Un joins the team.
• Dec. 3, 2019: Eoghan “Smex” O’Neill joins the team.

Philadelphia Fusion

• Oct. 4, 2019: Lee “Carpe” Jae-Hyeok, Josue “Eqo” Corona, Alberto “Neptuno” González Molinillo, Kim “Sado” Su-Min, Simon “Snillo” Ekström announced as free agents.
• Oct. 6, 2019: Head coaches Elliot Hayes and Go “NamedHwi” Se-hwi announce they’re pursuing other opportunities.
• Oct. 21, 2019: Alberto “neptuNo” González released from the team.
• Oct. 23, 2019: Lee “Carpe” Jae-hyeok’s contract with the team is extended. Elijah “Elk” Gallagher and Finley “Kyb” Adisi released from the team.
• Oct. 26, 2019: Kim “KDG” Dong-gun hired as head coach.
• Oct. 31, 2019: Full roster revealed.
  • Carpe, Eqo, Sado, Gael “Poko” Gouzerch, and Isaac “Boombox” Charles retained by the team through 2020.
  • Kim “Alarm” Kyungbo promoted from Fusion University.
  • Kim “Fury” Jun-ho acquired from London Spitfire, Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway acquired from Atlanta Reign, Lee “Ivy” Seung-hyun acquired as a free agent from the Toronto Defiant.
• Nov. 25, 2019: Jeong “Heesu” Hee-Su joins the team.
• Nov. 26, 2019: Philip “ChipSa” Graham joins the team.

San Francisco Shock

• Oct. 9, 2019: Andreas “Nevix” Karlsson released from the team.

Seoul Dynasty

• Oct. 4, 2019: Ryu “Ryujehong” Je-Hong, Yang “Tobi” Jin-Mo, and Kim “Zunba” Joon-Hyeok announced as free agents.
• Oct. 14, 2019: Head coach Kim “KDG” Dong-gun leaves the team.
• Oct. 22, 2019: Hong “Gesture” Jae-hee and Park “Profit” Joon-yeong join the team from the London Spitfire.
• Oct. 30, 2019: Yang “tobi” Jin-mo re-signed to the team, Kim “Creative” Young-wan promoted from Contenders.
• Nov. 1, 2019: Lee “Jecse” Seung-soo and assistant coach Lee “WhyNot” Ju-hyeop released from the team.
• Nov. 8, 2019: Kim “WizardHyeong” Hyeong-suk joins as strategic coach.

Shanghai Dragons 

• Sept. 23, 2019: Head coach Wi “BlueHaS” Seong-hwan and assistant coach Jeong “Levi” Chung-Hyeok get released. 
• Sept. 24, 2019: Moon Byungchul is hired as head coach.   
• Oct. 23, 2019: Jin “YOUNGJIN” Young-jin released from the team.
• Nov. 4, 2019: Noh “Gamsu” Young-jin parts ways with the team, joins the Dallas Fuel.
• Nov. 8, 2019: Son “CoMa” Kyung-woo released from team.
  • Bae “diem” Min-seong, Kim “Geguri” Se-yeon, Yang “Luffy” Seong-hyeon, Kim “Izayaki” Min-chul, Lee “envy” Kang-jae, and Yang “DDing” Jin-hyeok retained by the team.
  • Lu “Diya” Weida retained on a two-way contract.
• Nov. 25, 2019: Seo “Stand1” Ji-Won, Kang “Void” Jun-woo, Lee “LIP” Jae-won, and Lee “LeeJaeGon” Jae-gon join the team.

Toronto Defiant

• Oct. 7, 2019: Daniel “Gods” Graeser announced as free agent.
• Oct. 8, 2019: Normund “sharyk” Faterins, support Go “Aid” Jae-yoon, and DPS Hong “im37” Jin released from the team.
• Oct. 15, 2019: Jo “Yakpung” Gyeong-mu released from the team.
• Oct. 16, 2019: The team adds Félix “Féfé” Munch as head coach.
• Oct. 23, 2019: Park “KariV” Young-seo joins the team from the Los Angeles Valiant.
• Oct. 28, 2019: Assistant coach Sim “Mobydik” Seung-Bo leaves the team. David “Lilbow” Moschetto joins the team as a coach.
• Oct. 30, 2019: Brady “Agilities” Girardi signed to the team.
• Oct. 31, 2019: Park “Neko” Se-hyeon released, Adam “Beast” Denton added to team.
• Nov. 4, 2019: Lane “Surefour” Roberts joins the team.
• Nov. 5, 2019: Kristian “Kellex” Keller joins the team.
• Nov. 7, 2019: Andreas “Nevix” Karlsson joins the team.

Washington Justice 

• Sept. 30, 2019: The entire team’s coaching staff is released. This includes head coach Kim “WizardHyeong” Hyeong-seok, assistant coach Kim “AVALLA” Kyoungey, assistant coach Mikael “mkL” Skjønhaug, and assistant coach Canaan “Shrugger” Carman.
• Oct. 7, 2019: Jo “Hyeonu” Hyeon-Woo, Song “Janus” Joon-Hwa, Kim “Sansam” Hyang-Gi, and Chon “Ado” Gi-Hyeon released from the team.
• Oct. 8, 2019: Seetoh “JohnGalt” Jian Qing added as head coach.
• Oct. 11, 2019: Nikola “Sleepy” Andrews and Mun “Gido” Gi-do released from the team.
• Oct. 18, 2019: Gye “rOar” Chang-hoon added to the team, acquired from the Los Angeles Gladiators.
• Oct. 23, 2019: Lee “TTuba” Ho-sung added to the team.
• Oct. 31, 2019: Hong “ArK” Yeon-joon retained by the team for 2020.
• Nov. 7, 2019: Kwon “Aimgod” Min-seok added to the team.
• Nov. 8, 2019: Han “Sup7eme” Seung-jun joins as performance coach, Joon “Wiz” Lee Hae joins as strategic coach.
• Dec. 5, 2019: Former player Chris “Bani” Banell added as individual coach.

Vancouver Titans

• Nov. 12, 2019: Hwang “TiZi” Jang-hyeon announces he is a free agent.
• Nov. 14, 2019: Kim “rapel” Jun-geun released from the team.
• Nov. 18, 2019: Lee “Hooreg” Dong-eun leaves the team to pursue coaching.  
• Nov. 26, 2019: Baek “Fissure” Chan-hyung joins the team.
• Nov. 27, 2019: Park “Bumper” Sang-beom is released from the team.
• Nov. 27, 2019: Ryu “Ryujehong” Je-Hong joins the team.

This tracker will be updated as new changes are announced within the Overwatch League.