RSG PH will be forced to push through the MPL Philippines Season 13 without two key cogs after parting ways with gold laner Eman “EMANN” Sangco and assistant coach Theo “Theo” Eusebio.
EMANN, who started his MPL PH career as a reserve, has been with the team since its entry to the league in Season 9 before eventually playing a key role in helping RSG PH capture the MPL PH Season 9 title and the 2022 MSC title.
The former Amihan Esports standout even won the Finals MVP award in the mid-season tournament following their dominant 4-0 sweep of Indonesian powerhouse RRQ Hoshi in Malaysia.
“Sa pagtatapos ng iyong gampanin bilang aming POS 1, hindi maikakaila ang mga naiambag mo sa bawat tournament na ating pinagdaanan. Pinatunayan mo na hindi nasusukat sa dami ng gold, ng kills at pagiging MVP ang halaga ng isang gold laner,” said RSG PH.
“Sabi nga nila, ‘Learn from your mistake.’ Sa naging journey natin sa land of dawn marami ang naging ups and down pero isa lang ang sigurado, malaki ang naging papel mo sa narating ni RSG Philippines ngayon. Sa pagsapit ng bagong season aabangan namin ang katagang “Shotgun ni Emann” na s’yang kataga na patunay kung gaano mo ipinamalas ang husay mo bilang player,” the statement continued.
Meanwhile, Theo was tapped as Brian “Panda” Lim’s lead deputy in Season 11 following his stint with MPL Malaysia squad Suhaz Esports.
The former Z4 Esports coach is reportedly heading to Indonesia to coach EVOS Legends. Theo has yet to announce his future plans as of posting time.
“Bilang coach, kapatid, at naging sandalan ng bawat players, mananatili sa RSG ang iyong iniwang mga pangaral hindi lamang sa loob ng tournament pati na rin sa ibang aspeto ng pagkatao ng mga players,” the team said.
“Salamat dahil naging kabahagi ka ng tagumpay natin sa MPLI 2023 at nakamit natin ang huling karangalan sa taong 2023. Manatili kang gigil sa larangan na tinatahak mo. Nandito lang kami nakasuporta sayo. Hanggang sa muli!”
