Liquid Echo and Falcons AP Bren are the Philippine representatives for the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024, which will be featured in the inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 3 to 14.
After emerging as champion and runner-up in the most recent Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 13, both teams were granted the opportunity to represent the country in the largest mid-year MLBB esports tournament.
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Liquid Echo and Falcons AP Bren aim for a podium finish in MSC 2024
The MSC 2024 is the inaugural title to debut at the Esports World Cup and will include a massive prize pool of USD 3 million to celebrate the partnership as it expands beyond Southeast Asia. A total of 16 international teams from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA), Turkey, North America, Latin America, and China will participate.
With the most world championship victories under its belt, the Philippines has a good chance of winning the champion team's reward of USD 1 million (or PHP 58 million). This time, the country is looking for a fourth MSC championship.
The tournament will become more competitive as international teams import world-class Filipino players, raising the standard of competition in Riyadh even higher.
Falcons AP Bren will play their Group Stage opening match against Xianyou Gaming on July 3, 2024, at 11:00 (GMT+3). Liquid Echo's initial game is set for July 3, 2024, at 14:00 (GMT +3), against Twisted Minds.
The full roster for each squad is listed below:
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Role |
Liquid Echo |
Falcons AP Bren |
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Gold Laner |
Frederic Benedict "BennyQt" Gonzales Johnville "Outplayed" Villar |
Marco Stephen "Super Marco Requitiano |
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Jungler |
Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno Justin "Zaida" Palma (sub) |
Michael Angelo "KyleTzy" Sayson |
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Mid Laner |
Alston "Sanji" Pabico |
Angelo Kyle "Pheww" Arcangel |
|
EXP Laner |
Sanford "Sanford" Vinuya |
David Charles "FlapTzy" Canon Vincent "Pando" Unigo (sub) |
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Roamer |
Jaypee "Jaypee" Dela Cruz |
Rowgien "Owgwen" Unigo |
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Coach |
Harold "TicTac" Reyes |
Francis "Ducky" Glindro |
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Assistant Coach |
Ronnel "CoachCJ" Espinosa |
Robert "Trebor" Sanchez |
Omega Empress to represent PH in MWI 2024
Smart Omega Empress will also represent the Philippines at the upcoming Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational (MWI) 2024.
The all-female global competition will include 12 international teams and a total prize pool of USD 500,000, the largest in the history of female tournaments. One of the most anticipated rivalries is between Smart Omega Empress' world-renowned roamer Meraaay and Team Vitality's Vivian, nicknamed the "Indonesian Mother of Tanks."
Here's the full lineup of Smart Omega Empress:
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Role |
Name |
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Gold Laner |
Sheen "Shinoa" Perez |
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Jungler |
Kaye "Keishi" Alpuerto |
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Mid Laner |
Rica "Amoree" Amores |
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EXP Laner |
Gwyneth "Ayanami" Diagon |
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Roamer |
Mery Christine "Meraaay" Vivero |
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Coach |
Salman "KingSalman" Macarambon |
Harry Leonardo, MOONTON Games Esports Marketing Manager, said:
The Philippines is home to many local and international players that have made it big beyond their MLBB careers. The supremacy does not just stop at a local level, where talents have been known to go beyond their limits, becoming highly acclaimed international stars. This MSC 2024, we wish our male and female teams good luck as they participate in this life-changing tournament, and also our Filipino players who are part of the other competing international teams.
Support Filipino teams at MSC 2024
Falcons AP Bren and Liquid Echo will organize various watch parties. More information will be revealed soon. Furthermore, the #PinasPataas video series will be launched on July 1-2, 2024, to showcase the representatives' amazing experiences and how this event will be a life-changing experience for them.
Mobile Legends content creators and influencers Elgin, Jiji Plays, and Fuego will present live updates on MSC 2024 via their social media pages. Dannica Suazo, a two-time MPL-PH Best Team Correspondent, will join Smart Omega Empress to deliver real-time updates on the team's path to the title.
Finally, FlapTzy fans can express their support by purchasing a special battle emote for 109 in-game diamonds only. The in-game sticker depicts FlapTzy's legendary reaction after he was named the M5 World Championship Grand Finals most valuable player (FMVP). Keep an eye out on your MLBB app for its availability.
You can watch the livestream of MSC 2024 matches through the official social media handles of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang and MLBB Esports on YouTube and Facebook.
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