SOME EXCITING TIMES lie ahead of the MPL Philippines as more teams have already made reinforcements to their rosters.
RSG Philippines has decided to bring back their former players namely Jonard Cedrix "Demonkite" Caranto and Clarsense Jay "Kousei" Camilo.
Both were a part of RSG's championship run back in Season 9, with Demonkite serving as the team's primary jungler, while Kousei served as a reliable option off the bench.
Together with veterans like Nathanael "Nathzz" Estrologo, Arvie "Aqua" Antonio, Dylan "Light" Catipon, Patrick "rTzy" Lim, and newcomers like Jhondy "Nibor" Ranque, RSG are hoping to experience a resurgence for Season 13.
The team will be coached by Brian "Panda" Lim and Ivan Dale "Dalyot" Hipulan.
The rise of the fallen
Meanwhile, TNC once again went for the cinematic approach with their roster reveal video, which seem to be inspired by war films such as 1917 and Dunkirk.
Looking back at TNC's campaigns the previous seasons saw the team build up from the gems of the amateur scene, but this season offers a different turn for the Phoenix as the team decided to acquire two major acquisitions.
Former Onic PH midlaner, Jaylord "Hatred" Gonzales, will now join the Phoenix. He was a crucial member of the Onic PH squad that garnered a runner up finish back in Season 9 and the M3 World Championship.
In addition, TNC bagged Dean Cristian "Raizen" Samagui who was a part of Omega's roster in previous seasons, where his efforts led to their MSC 2022 run. Together with Czedrick "Yoshinu" Romero, these new additions are hoping for a new beginning.
Meanwhile, Robee Bryan "Ninjakilla" Pormocille will return as a player after spending the entirety of Season 12 as part of the coaching staff. Then there are newcomer such as Christian Francis "HEADS" Morada and Nomed who are hoping to make a statement in the professional scene.
So far among all the players that TNC had in Season 12, only Jetson "Goyo" Ignacio remained, while Ben Seloe "Benthings" Maglaque has opted to shift to the coaching role.
This ultimately places Jemson "Scholar" Ignacio as the team's manager.
With these changes, TNC are hoping to finally end their losing slump and finally reached their playoff breakthrough which last took place in Season 9.
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