Overwatch League Off-Season Roster Moves Recap
| Tags: Overwatch
| Author Ophelie Castelot
As players come and go in Overwatch League teams during this 2019 off-season, ESTNN sums up all players trades in a comprehensive guide so you don’t miss anything about your favorite team or player.
Overwatch League Key Dates
The trading season officially began on September 30, 2019. From this date, all Overwatch League teams can negotiate contract extensions or exercise team options on their players. They can also sign new players from their academy team currently competing in Overwatch Contenders.
On October 7, 2019, teams were allowed to submit free-agent player contracts or player trades to the League Office for approval.
The season agreements officially ended on November 11, 2019. All players not signed before this date become free agents and can receive proposals from any teams. All teams must have a minimum of eight players under contract by November 15, 2019. They can add more players after this date, as the deadline to sign or trade players is June 15, 2020.
Atlanta reign
Former players
- Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway joins Philadelphia Fusion
- Dong-hyeong “DACO” Seo released on November 8, 2019
- Ilya “NLaaeR” Koppalov released on November 9, 2019
New players
- Xander “Hawk” Domecq from Contenders team ATL Academy
- Blake “Gator” Scott from Contenders team ATL Academy
- Tae-hoon “Edison” Kim from Contenders team GC Busan Wave
- Hugo “SharP” Sahlberg from Contenders team Envy
Boston Uprising
Former players
- Kristian “Kellex” Keller joins Toronto Defiant
- Min-seok “Aimgod” Kwon joins Washington Justice
- Zion “Persia” Yang retires
- Do-hyung “Stellar” Lee released on October 18, 2019
- Richard “rCk” Kanerva released on October 18, 2019
- Renan “alemao” Moretto is taking a break from Overwatch
- Jeffrey “blasé” Tsang joins Florida Outlaws
New players
- Sang-min “Myunbong” Seo from Contenders team O2 Blast
- Tae-hui “Jerry” Min from Contenders team Meta Athena
- Gabriel “Swimmer” Levy from Contenders team Uprising Academy
- Walid “Mouffin” Bassal from Contenders team Uprising Academy
- Sang-beom “Munchkin” Byeon from Seoul Dynasty
- Thomas “brussen” Brussen from Contenders team Angry Titans
Dallas Fuel
Former players
- Min-seok “OGE” Son joins Los Angeles Gladiators
New players
- Young-jin “Gamsu” Noh from Shanghai Dragons
- Gui-un “Decay” Jang from Los Angeles Gladiators
- Dong-ha “Doha” Kim from Contenders team Element Mystic
Florida Mayhem
Former players
- Hyeon-woo “HaGoPeun” Jo released on October 7, 2019
- Jae-ho “RaiN” Park released on October 7, 2019
- Jae-mo “xepheR” Koo released on October 7, 2019
- Yong-joon “DPI/Creature” Choi released on October 7, 2019
- Seong-won “Swon” Yoon released on October 7, 2019
New players
- Jun-ki “Yaki” Kim from Contenders team RunAway
- Nam-jin “Gangnamjin” Gang from Contenders team RunAway
Guangzhou Charge
Former players
- Won-jae “Rise” Lee retires
- Aaron “Bischu” Kim released on November 11, 2019
- Joona “Fragi” Laine released on November 11, 2019
- Hong-jun “Hotba” Choi released on November 11, 2019
- Chen “OnlyWish” Lizhen released on November 11, 2019
New players
- Ki-cheol “Cr0ng” Nam from Contenders team O2 Blast
- Haomiao “Wya” Qi from Contenders team T1W.GZA
Hangzhou Spark
Former players
- Hyeong-geun “Revenge” An released on November 11, 2019
Houston Outlaws
Former players
- Won-hyeop “Arhan” Jung released on October 17, 2019
- Christopher “Bani” Benell released on November 8, 2019
New players
- João Pedro “Hydration” Goes Telles from Los Angeles Gladiators
- Jeffrey “blasé” Tsang from Boston Uprising
- Jung-geun “Rapel” Kim from Vancouver Titans
- Dong-eun “Hooreg” Lee from Vancouver Titans
London Spitfire
Former players
- Ji-hyeok “birdring” Kim joins Los Angeles Gladiators
- Hee-dong “Guard” Lee released on October 2, 2019
- Jong-seok “NUS” Kim released on October 2, 2019
- Joon-yeong “Profit” Park joins Seoul Dynasty
- Jae-hee “Gesture” Hong joins Seoul Dynasty
- Jun-ho “Fury” Kim joins Philadelphia Fusion
- Seung-tae “Bdosin” Choi released on November 12, 2019
- Ji-hoon “Quatermain” Song released on November 12, 2019
New players
- Tae-hoon “Fuze” Kim from Contenders team Fusion University
- Se-won “BERNAR” Shin from Contenders team Fusion University
Los Angeles Gladiators
Former players
- João Pedro “Hydration” Goes Telles joins Houston Outlaws
- Lane “Surefour” Roberts joins Toronto Defiant
- Jun-Woo “Void” Kang becomes a free agent
- Riku “Ripa” Toivanen released on October 17, 2019
- Chang-hoon “rOar” Gye joins Washington Justice
- Gui-un “Decay” Jang joins Dallas Fuel
New players
- Ji-hyeok “birdring” Kim from London Spitfire
- Indy “SPACE” Halpern from Los Angeles Valiant
- Min-seok “OGE” Son from Dallas Fuel
- Gia Huy “MirroR” Trịnh from Contenders team Uprising Academy
- Nolan “Paintbrush” Edwards from Contenders team Revival
Los Angeles Valiant
Former players
- Russell “FCTFCTN” Campbell released on October 15, 2019
- Indy “SPACE” Halpern joins Los Angeles Gladiators
- Young-seo “KariV” Park joins Toronto Defiant
- Brady “Agilities” Girardi joins Toronto Defiant
New players
- Damon “Apply” Conti from Contenders team Revival
- Sang-lok “Dreamer” Song from Contenders team Sydney Drop Bears
- Owen “Slur” Warner from Contenders team Samsung Morning Stars
- Jung-won “Lastro” Mun from Contenders team Skyfoxes
New York Excelsior
Former players
- Yeon-oh “Fl0w3R” Hwang released on October 8, 2019
- Tae-hong “Meko” Kim released on October 17, 2019
Paris Eternal
Former players
- George “ShaDowBurn” Gushcha released on October 23, 2019
- Finnbjörn “Finnsi” Jónasson released on October 23, 2019
- Karol “Danye” Szcześniak released on October 23, 2019
- Roni “LhCloudy” Tiihonen released on October 23, 2019
New players
- Yeong-han “Sp9rk1e” Kim from Contenders team Element Mystic
- Han-been “Hanbin” Choi from Contenders team Element Mystic
- Ki-hyo “Xzi” Jung from Contenders team Element Mystic
Philadelphia Fusion
Former players
- Simon “Snillo” Ekström becomes a free agent
- Alberto “neptuNo” González released on October 21, 2019
- Elijah “Elk” Gallagher released on October 23, 2019
- Finley “Kyb” Adisi released on October 23, 2019
New players
- Jun-ho “Fury” Kim from London Spitfire
- Kyung-bo “Alarm” Kim from Contenders team Fusion University
- Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway from Atlanta Reign
- Seung-hyun “Ivy” Lee from Toronto Defiant
San Francisco Shock
Former players
- Andreas “Nevix” Karlsson joins Toronto Defiant
Seoul Dynasty
Former players
- Je-hong “Ryujehong” Ryu becomes a free agent
- Joon-hyeok “Zunba” Kim becomes a free agent
- Seung-soo “Jecse” Lee released on November 1, 2019
- Byung-sun “Fleta” Kim joins Shanghai Dragons
- Sang-beom “Munchkin” Byeon joins Boston Uprising
New players
- Joon-yeong “Profit” Park from London Spitfire
- Jae-hee “Gesture” Hong from London Spitfire
- Young-wan “Creative” Kim from Contenders team Gen. G
Shanghai Dragons
Former players
- Young-jin “Gamsu” Noh joins Dallas Fuel
- Yong-Jin “YOUNGJIN” Jin retires
- Kyung-woo “CoMa” Son released on November 8, 2019
New players
- Andreas “Nevix” Karlsson from San Francisco Shock
- Byung-sun “Fleta” Kim from Seoul Dynasty
Toronto Defiant
Former players
- Daniel “Gods” Graeser released on October 7, 2019
- Normunds “sharyk” Faterins released on October 8, 2019
- Jae-yoon “Aid” Go becomes coach for Paris Eternal
- Jin-ui “im37” Hong released on October 8, 2019
- Gyeong-mu “Yakpung” Jo released on October 16, 2019
- Seung-hyun “Ivy” Lee joins Philadelphia Fusion
- Se-hyeon “Neko” Park released on October 31, 2019
New players
- Lane “Surefour” Roberts from Los Angeles Gladiators
- Kristian “Kellex” Keller from Boston Uprising
- Young-seo “KariV” Park from Los Angeles Valiant
- Brady “Agilities” Girardi from Los Angeles Valiant
- Adam “Beasthalo/Beast” Denton from Contenders team Fusion University
Vancouver Titans
Former players
- Jang-hyeon “TiZi” Hwang released on November 11, 2019
- Jung-geun “Rapel” Kim joins Houston Outlaws
- Dong-eun “Hooreg” Lee joins Houston Outlaws
Washington Justice
Former players
- Gi-hyeon “Ado” Chon released on October 7, 2019
- Hyeon-woo “Hyeonu” Jo released on October 7, 2019
- Joon-hwa “Janus” Song released on October 7, 2019
- Hyang-gi “Sansam” Kim released on October 7, 2019
- Nikola “sleepy” Andrews released on October 11, 2019
- Gi-do “Gido” Moon released on October 11, 2019
New players
- Min-seok “Aimgod” Kwon from Boston Uprising
- Chang-hoon “rOar” Gye from Los Angeles Gladiators
- Ho-sung “TTuba” Lee from Contenders team Bubble Burster Gaming