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Miami Heretics
FoundedAugust 20, 2019
LeagueCall of Duty League
Team historyFlorida Mutineers
(2019–2023)
Miami Heretics
(2023–present)
Based inMiami, Florida, United States
ArenaNone
Colors   
Parent group
WebsiteOfficial website

The Miami Heretics (formerly Florida Mutineers) are an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in Miami, Florida. Miami Heretics is owned by Misfits Gaming in partnership with Spanish esports organization Team Heretics, with Misfits Gaming also owning an Overwatch League team called the Florida Mayhem.

History

Florida Mutineers

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]

Miami Heretics

On 24 August, 2023, Florida Mutineers announced that the team would be rebranded to Miami Heretics following a partnership with Spanish esports organization Team Heretics. As part of the announcement, the team announced an all Spanish roster for the 2024 season.[8]

Team Identity

The Miami Heretics' colors are orange and blue.

Current roster

Miami Heretics roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
Lucky López, Alejandro Spain
MettalZ Serrano, Adrian Spain
Vikul Milagro, Javier Spain
ReeaL Manuel Fernández, José Spain
RenKor Isern, David Spain
Head coach

Jorge "MethodZ" Bancells

Assistant coach(es)

Jorge "MethodZ" Bancells

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: May 23, 2024.

Awards and records

Seasons overview

Season Regular season Finish Playoffs Note
P MW ML MW% GW GL GW%
2020 32 20 12 .625 69 61 .531 3rd 7-8th, Lost in Losers round 3, 1-3 (OGLA) As Florida Mutineers
2021 36 17 19 .472 69 70 .496 8th 7-8th, Lost in Losers round 1, 0-3 (OpTic)
2022 31 13 18 .419 54 67 .446 9th Did not qualify
2023 37 13 24 .351 54 89 .378 10th Did not qualify
2024 39 17 22 .436 69 82 .457 8th 5-6th, Lost in Losers round 2, 0-3 (Thieves)

Tournament wins

Date Prize Event Roster
2020-04-12 $ 50,000 Call of Duty League 2020 Week 5 - Dallas Havok • Maux • Skyz • Frosty • Fero
2020-06-14 $ 50,000 Call of Duty League 2020 Week 9 - Minnesota Havok • Skyz • Frosty • Fero • Owakening
2020-06-21 $ 50,000 Call of Duty League 2020 Week 10 - Paris Havok • Skyz • Frosty • Fero • Owakening

References

  1. ^ Miller, Hawken (August 20, 2019). "Call of Duty league adds franchises in Los Angeles and Florida". The Washington Post.
  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". Twitter. 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.
  8. ^ Hale, Jacob (August 24, 2023). "Miami Heretics takes over Florida Mutineers' CDL spot following partnership". Dexerto. Retrieved August 24, 2023.


source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_Heretics