By: Jan Marcus Montevirgen
The future looks bright for Kyle “Koyl” Reyes as he made a strong impact in his MPL Philippines Season 15 debut.
Koyl wasted no time making a statement, showcasing his prowess in TNC Pro Team’s match against AP.Bren on Saturday. His standout performance earned him the Match MVP title in Game 2, solidifying his arrival on the big stage.
In an exclusive interview with Tiebreaker Times, the 17-year-old jungler expressed his gratitude and excitement for the opportunity given to him by TNC’s coaching staff. Aware of the trust placed in him, he vowed to make the most of his second chance.
“Sobrang saya po na makalaro kase ang dami din po kasing nagtitiwala sa akin kaya po hindi ako po sila [bibiguin]. Mga mama at papa ko din kasi, mga family ko, palagi nila ako sinu-support, kaya po nakaka-boost ng confidence sa laro,” Koyl said.
Koyl first entered the MPL scene in Season 13 with Minana EVOS but struggled to get significant playing time. After the team’s early playoff exit and eventual disbandment, he dedicated himself to improving his skills through ranked games in the following season.
“Sobrang saya po kasi nakalaro ulit ako ngayong Season 15, kase noong Season 13 nabitin po talaga ako eh. Nagkulang talaga ako noon sa playing time. Bawing-bawi po talaga ako ngayon,” he said.
“Noong last season naman po, naging RG boy lang po ako ‘non. Marami naman po ako naging learnings na nakuha sa RG tsaka sa panonood ng scrim nila.”
Midway through Season 14, Koyl was contacted by veteran player and coach Setsuna “Ako si Dogie” Ignacio, who invited him to join TNC Pro Team. This opportunity became a turning point in his career, eventually securing him a spot on the main roster for Season 15.
“Sa TNC, noong Season 14 talaga kinukuha ako ni Boss D mid-season. ‘Tas pagkatapos ‘non, kinuha ulit ako ni Boss D, pinag-tryout niya ako. Hanggang napunta na po ako sa main lineup ng TNC ngayon,” Koyl revealed.
Despite his limited playing time with Minana EVOS, Koyl remains deeply grateful to Dogie for his unwavering trust and support, which he credits as a crucial part of his development.
“Sobrang laking ng pasasalamat ko po talaga kay Boss D kasi simula noong Season 13 nakasama ko na talaga siya, sobrang bait niya po. May tiwala po talaga siya sa akin,” he said.
“Sobrang dami pong learnings talaga kay Boss D. Madami po akong natutunan kay Boss D about sa game throughout Season 13 at 15. Yung mga learnings po na binibigay niya sa amin, sobrang kini-keep ko.”
