2018 Houston Outlaws season
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| 2018 Houston Outlaws season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Kim Tae-yeong |
| General manager | Matt Rodriguez |
| Owner | Hector Rodriguez |
| Division | Atlantic |
| Results | |
| Record | 22–18 (.550) |
| Place | |
| Stage 1 Playoffs | Semifinals |
| Stage 2 Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Stage 3 Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Stage 4 Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Season Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| Total Earnings | $75,000 |
The 2018 Houston Outlaws season was the first season of the Houston Outlaws's existence in the Overwatch League. Outlaws qualified for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals. The team did not qualify finished with a regular season record of 22–18, missing the season playoffs.
On October 31, 2017, Houston Outlaws announced their inaugural season roster, consisting of the following players:[1]
- Matthew "Clockwork" Dias
- Lucas "Mendokusaii" Håkansson
- Jiri "LiNkzr" Masalin
- Jake "Jake" Lyon
- Austin "Muma" Wilmot
- Matt "Coolmatt" Iorio
- Shane "Rawkus" Flaherty
- Christopher "Bani" Benell
- Daniel "Boink" Pence
- Alexandre "SPREE" Vanhomwegen
Regular season
Review
On January 11, the Outlaws played their first regular season Overwatch League match, a 3–2 loss to the Philadelphia Fusion.[2] One week later, on January 17, Houston claimed their first victory after sweeping the Shanghai Dragons 4–0.[3] Houston went on to qualify for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals.[4]
Houston entered their last regular season match against the New York Excelsior needing a win to keep their season playoff hopes alive. The Outlaws had a 2–1 lead after three matches, but New York won the next three straight to take the win 3–2.[5] The team finished with a regular season record of 22–18.
Final roster
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Transactions
Transactions of/for players on the roster during the 2018 regular season:
