Philadelphia Fusion is an American esports team founded in 2017 that competes in the Overwatch League (OWL). The Fusion began playing competitive Overwatch in the 2018 season.

All rostered players during the OWL season (including the playoffs) are included, even if they did not make an appearance.

All-time roster

As of December 16, 2021
Handle Name Role Country Seasons Ref.
Alarm Kim Kyeong-bo Support  South Korea 2020–2021 [1][2]
Boombox Isaac Charles Support  United Kingdom 2018–2020 [3][4]
Carpe Jaehyeok Lee Damage  South Korea 2018–present [3]
ChipSa Philip Graham Damage  United Kingdom 2020 [5][6]
DayFly Jeonghwan Park Support  South Korea 2018 [3][7]
Elk Elijah Gallagher Support  United States 2019 [8][9]
Eqo Josue Corona Damage  Israel 2018–2021 [3][10][11][12]
fragi Joona Laine Tank  Finland 2018–2019 [3][13]
FunnyAstro Daniel Hathaway Support  Great Britain 2020–2021 [1][14]
Fury Junho Kim Tank  South Korea 2020 [1][15]
Heesu Heesu Jeong Damage  South Korea 2020 [16][17]
HOTBA Hongjun Choi Tank  South Korea 2018, 2021 [3][18][19][20]
Ivy Lee Seung-hyun Damage  South Korea 2020 [1][15]
Joemeister Joe Gramano Support  Canada 2018 [3][7]
Kyb Finley Adisi Damage  United Kingdom 2019 [13][9]
Mano Donggyu Kim Tank  South Korea 2021 [4][21]
MN3 Jaehee Yoon Damage  South Korea 2022–present [22]
Neptuno Alberto González Molinillo Support  Spain 2018–2019 [3][23]
Poko Gael Gouzerch Tank  France 2018–2021 [3][24]
Rascal Dongjun Kim Damage  South Korea 2021 [25][26]
SADO Sumin Kim Tank  South Korea 2018–2020 [3][15]
ShaDowBurn George Gushcha Damage  Russia 2018 [3][7]
sHockWave Niclas Jensen Damage  Denmark 2021 [27][28]
snillo Simon Ekström Damage  Sweden 2018–2019 [3][29]
tobi Jinmo Yang Support  South Korea 2021 [30][31]
ZEST Hyunwoo Kim Damage  South Korea 2022–present [32]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Fusion, Fuel, Defiant and more make Overwatch League roster moves". ESPN. Reuters. October 30, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (November 8, 2021). "We are devastated and heartbroken to hear about Kim 'Alarm' Kyeong-Bo's passing" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Philadelphia Fusion Players and Coaches Unveiled". Business Wire. November 3, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Overwatch League free agency 2021 -- signings, rosters and schedules". ESPN. November 10, 2020. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  5. ^ Richardson, Liz (November 26, 2019). "Philadelphia Fusion sign ChipSa". Dot Esports. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  6. ^ Michael, Cale (October 21, 2020). "Philadelphia Fusion parts ways with ChipSa, Eqo, and head coach KDG". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  7. ^ a b c Hangen, Christopher (September 14, 2018). "ESPN Stats & Info: OWL signing window analysis". ESPN. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  8. ^ Torres, Xander (September 25, 2018). "Philadelphia Fusion Add Elk". VPE Esports. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  9. ^ a b Samples, Rachel (October 23, 2019). "Philadelphia Fusion release Elk and KYB". Dot Esports. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  10. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 22, 2019). "Today we say goodbye to @eqo" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 30, 2019). "Introducing your 2020 Philadelphia Fusion!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  12. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 13, 2021). "We hate to say goodbye, but today we part ways with @eqo" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ a b "Guangzhou Charge officially add Bischu, Fragi". ESPN. Reuters. July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2019.
  14. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 13, 2021). "We thank @FunnyAstro for his dedication and we are honored to have had him as one of our Fusion family for the past seasons" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ a b c Richardson, Liz (November 11, 2020). "Philadelphia Fusion parts ways with Sado, Fury, and Ivy". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  16. ^ Peres, Pedro (November 25, 2019). "Philadelphia Fusion sign Heesu". Dot Esports. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
  17. ^ Richardson, Liz (November 23, 2020). "Toronto Defiant acquires former Fusion DPS Heesu". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  18. ^ Rodriguez, Veronika (October 17, 2018). "Philadelphia Fusion Trades HOTBA to Guangzhou Overwatch League Team". DBLTAP. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  19. ^ Richardson, Liz (April 7, 2021). "HOTBA returns to Philadelphia Fusion". Dot Esports. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
  20. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 18, 2021). "Thank you for your hard work and good luck with what comes next, Hotba!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  21. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 1, 2021). "Today we say thank you to @Mano_OWL as he will begin his military duty soon" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 27, 2021). "We're thrilled to have @sniper031126 join us for the #OWL2022 season!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  23. ^ Shepard, Kate (October 21, 2019). "The Philadelphia Fusion Release Neptuno". The Game Haus. Retrieved October 21, 2019.
  24. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 13, 2021). "From the inaugural season, @poko has been a crucial part of our team. While we are sad to see you go, you will always be a proud part of the Fusion family" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  25. ^ Richardson, Liz (March 15, 2021). "Rascal joins the Philadelphia Fusion". Dot Esports. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
  26. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 8, 2021). "While we're sad to see him go, we can't thank @Rascal enough for the positive energy and deep hero pools he brought to the Fusion this season" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ Richardson, Liz (November 23, 2020). "Philadelphia Fusion signs DPS sHockWave". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  28. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 5, 2021). "Today we say goodbye to @sHockWaveOW" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.
  29. ^ Richardson, Liz (December 19, 2019). "Philadelphia Fusion part ways with Snillo". Dot Esports. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  30. ^ Field Level Media (April 8, 2021). "Fusion add tobi to Overwatch League roster". Reuters. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  31. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 6, 2021). "We can't thank @ow_yangtobi enough for the skill and hard work he brought to all of the Fusion as a veteran player and a caring older brother" (Tweet). Retrieved December 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
  32. ^ Philadelphia Fusion [@Fusion] (October 28, 2021). "Join us in welcoming @OW_Zest to Fusion for the 2022 season!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 15, 2021 – via Twitter.

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