Toronto franchise for the Overwatch league announces its name : Toronto Defiant.

One of the new franchises for the Overwatch league Season 2 is from Toronto. The franchise owners, OverActive Media will have the help of Splyce gaming in their first foray into esports. This ensures that the new franchise owners are well versed in esports and the daily management. Splyce Gaming will be able to help develop the Toronto franchise into a powerhouse in the overwatch league. The franchise will also have the services of former Canadian Olympics Committee member Chris Overholt.

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• Toronto Defiant (@TorontoDefiant) October 24, 2018

We are thrilled to be celebrating the launch of the Toronto Defiant today in the best way we know how, side-by-side with our fans. We have a clear vision to build a world-class professional esports company in Toronto that will excite and inspire a new generation of fans in our market, across Canada, and around the globe.

Chris Overholt, President and CEO, OverActive Media Group Inc.

Overholt is excited about the involvement of Splyce with their daily operations. This is definitely bound to impact how the organisation runs in their daily struggles.

Having the support and tremendous expertise of Splyce on our side means that the Defiant will be surrounded by some of the best in the business. Marty and his team have assembled an impressive management team. We are all looking forward to seeing all the pieces coming together and putting forward a competitive team as we near the start of the Overwatch season.

With a name like Defiant, Toronto wants to put together a strong and resilient force when it comes to their branding. They have also chosen a red branding for their team and this will be a unique brandcolourr for the team in the Overwatch league.