Fans of Philly’s professional Overwatch League team, the Philadelphia Fusion, faced a tough start to the new year: Parent company Comcast Spectator announced it would be rebranding the team and officially relocating it to Seoul, South Korea in the final days of 2022.
Though the team was founded here in 2017, the Fusion had been operating in South Korea for nearly three years, starting at the onset of the pandemic. Its move comes with a new name, the Seoul Infernal, and a rebranded identity and look.
“As we gear up for next season, we’ve been evaluating how we can best compete at a consistent, championship level, and we’ve realized that our franchise will be best positioned to succeed in Seoul,” said Dave Scott, president and CEO of Comcast Spectacor, in a statement. “We’re excited to begin this next chapter as the Seoul Infernal, and our team is proud to represent our current and future fans on the global stage.”
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