Florida Mutineers

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Florida Mutineers
Florida Mutineers.svg
FoundedAugust 20, 2019
LeagueCall of Duty League
Team historyFlorida Mutineers
(2019–present)
Based inFlorida, United States
Colors     
Parent group
WebsiteOfficial website

The Florida Mutineers is an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in Florida. Florida Mutineers is owned by Misfits Gaming.

History[]

On August 20, 2019, Activision Blizzard announced that Misfits Gaming had purchased one of the two new franchise slots for the Call of Duty League.[1] According to ESPN, the publisher was looking to sell slots for approximately $25 million per team.[2][3] On October 28, 2019, branding was revealed as the Florida Mutineers. On December 2, 2019, they revealed the five-man starting roster of Prestinni, Frosty, Skyz, Havok, and Maux and coach Atura.[4]

After splitting their first two series of the 2020 season at the CDL 2020 Launch Weekend event,[5][6] the Mutineers outperformed expectations at the Atlanta FaZe Home Series. After losing 3–2 to the London Royal Ravens in their first series, Florida survived elimination matches against Optic Gaming Los Angeles and London, taking these series 3-1 and 3–2, respectively. In the semifinals, Prestinni and the Mutineers ousted twin Arcitys and the Chicago Huntsmen 3–2 to meet the Atlanta FaZe in the finals, where they would lose 3–0.[citation needed]

Sometime prior to their next event, CDL Los Angeles, Prestinni made the decision to take some time away from the competitive scene, leading to the team's signing and immediate starting of Maurice "Fero" Henriquez.[citation needed] This would turn out to be a permanent move, however, as Fero would remain in the starting lineup even after Prestinni's return in late March 2020.[citation needed] The new lineup of Fero, Frosty, Skyz, Havok, and Maux would fall short at CDL Los Angeles, going 1–2 in matches with a 3-7 map count.[citation needed] They would bounce back with an event win at CDL Dallas, making a loser's bracket run before dropping the Minnesota ROKKR in the finals for their first win of the 2020 season.[citation needed] An early exit from their own home series,[citation needed] however, would prove to be the catalyst for change. An underperforming Maux was replaced with standout amateur player Joe "Owakening" Conley prior to CDL Minnesota.[7] The new lineup saw unprecedented success across the next two events; Owakening, Fero, Frosty, Havok, and Skyz blitzed through CDL Minnesota and CDL Paris with an 8-0 match record and 24-9 map count.[citation needed]

Team Identity[]

The Florida Mutineers' colors are orange, turquoise, and black. Their logo is a stylized kraken wearing a tricorn hat, representing their pirate theme.

Current roster[]

Florida Mutineers roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
Davpadie  David   United States 
Owakening  Conley, Joseph   United States 
Skyz  Bueno, Cesar   United States 
Vivid  Drost, Reece   United States 
Yeez Substitute player  Faircloth, Christian   United States 
Head coach
  • Vacant
Legend
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness

Latest roster transaction: November 6, 2021.

References[]

  1. ^ "Call of Duty league adds franchises in Los Angeles and Florida". www.washingtonpost.com.
  2. ^ Bhat, Keshav (May 2, 2019). "Five cities have purchased a spot in the upcoming franchised Call of Duty league". Charlie INTEL. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Pei, Annie (May 2, 2019). "Activision Blizzard announces first 5 teams for Call of Duty esports league". CNBC. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Florida Mutineers's Call of Duty League lineup revealed". Dexerto. December 2, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "The Florida Mutineers take the 3-2 series over the Seattle Surge". www.twitter.com.
  6. ^ "We hit some rough waters in our Saturday match". www.twitter.com.
  7. ^ "CONFIRMED: Owakening has joined the Mutineers, he will replace Maux in the starting lineup". www.twitter.com.

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