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Team Liquid, Onic retain core as MPL PH Season 16 looms
Team Liquid Philippines and Onic Philippines, two of the league's powerhouse squads, are sticking to what works as both teams have decided to keep their core intact for their looming campaign in the MPL Philippines Season 16.
For its title defense, Team Liquid will once again lean on Karl "KarlTzy" Nepomuceno as the Cavalry aims to build on the momentum from winning it all at the MSC 2025.
The multi-titled jungler will link up with gold laner Kiel "Oheb" Soriano, exp laner Sanford "Sanford" Vinuya, mid laner Alston "Sanji" Pabico, and veteran roamer Jaypee "Jaypee" Dela Cruz with head coach Rodel "Ar Sy" Cruz still calling the shots.
Boasting a strong lineup, Team Liquid is on course to achieve the coveted 'Golden Road,' claiming every major Mobile Legends: Bang Bang title within a year.
But Team Liquid isn't focused on that for now.
"For me, 'yung sa Golden Road hindi namin finofocus-an kasi gaya ng nakasanayan namin sa Season 15, step by step lang kami every single game," Ar Sy said during the media day last week in Quezon City.
"This coming MPL Season 16, same set-up pa rin kami. Mas gagalingan lang din namin and 'yung mga training namin gano'n pa rin, walang magbabago."
Meanwhile, Onic is also featuring familiar faces when it begins its redemption tour.
The reigning world champions will still be bannered by gold laner Duane "Kelra" Pillas, jungler Cyric "K1NGKONG" Prez, mid laner Frince "Super Frince" Ramirez, roamer Borris "Brusko" Parro, and exp laner Jann Kirk "Kirk" Guttierez.
Onic, though, will welcome Nowee "Ryota" Macasa as one of its sixth men together with Jaylord "Hate" Gonzales.
Onic will look to reclaim the MPL title after losing to Team Liquid in their grueling finals series back in Season 15.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
