Kiel “OHEB” Soriano has nothing but love for his former teammates following their decision to leave Blacklist International and transfer to Aurora for the upcoming MPL Philippines Season 14.
OHEB is one of the last four members from last season’s roster after several key members departed the squad during the offseason.
Edward “Edward” Dapadap, Renejay “RENEJAY” Barcarse, and Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo all bolted to Aurora along with coaches Aniel “Master the Basics” Jiandani and Dexter “DEX STAR” Alaba.
Joining them are the iconic duo of Johnmar “OhMyV33NUS” Villaluna and Danerie “Wise” Del Rosario, who took on content creator roles with the new MPL PH squad.
The 19-year-old gold laner expressed that he harbors no ill feelings towards his former teammates, and wished them good luck as they embark on their new journey.
“Trabaho lang, walang personalan. Pero ano, tropa tropa pa rin naman. Wala namang magbabago. Trabaho lang talaga,” said OHEB during the MPL PH Season 14 media day.
“Sakin ano eh, masaya ako para sa kanila. Masaya naman sila ngayon kung nasan sila eh. Kaya wala akong iniisip na iba kasi nakikita ko naman, saka sinasabi naman nila na masaya sila sa bago nilang team. Happy din ako,” he continued.
OHEB disclosed that he also contemplated leaving the squad but ultimately decided against it, believing he still has much to prove as a member of Blacklist International.
“Oo, pero ‘di pa siguro ngayon ‘yung tamang oras,” said the M3 World Championship Finals MVP.
His focus now is to help the new-look Blacklist International achieve success in the upcoming season and help the franchise claim its fourth title in the league.
OHEB expressed his eagerness to face off against his former teammates, seeing it as a significant challenge that will further his growth.
“Nung una talaga kaya ko talagang gusto maglaro sa Blacklist kasi gusto ko silang makalaban. Kasi feel ko masaya. ‘Pag ganun kasi parang sobrang nage-enjoy ako maglaro ‘pag may ano ako sa kalaban, sa kanila ayaw ko matalo ganun,” said OHEB.
“Feeling ko mas makakapaglaro ako nang maayos. Pero sure ako sila rin ayaw nila magpatalo sa Blacklist.”
