2018 Houston Outlaws season


The 2018 Houston Outlaws season was the first season of the Houston Outlaws's existence in the Overwatch League. Outlaws qualified for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals. The team did not qualify finished with a regular season record of 22–18, missing the season playoffs.

Preceding offseason

On October 31, 2017, Houston Outlaws announced their inaugural season roster, consisting of the following players:
  • Matthew "Clockwork" Dias
  • Lucas "Mendokusaii" Håkansson
  • Jiri "LiNkzr" Masalin
  • Jake "Jake" Lyon
  • Austin "Muma" Wilmot
  • Matt "Coolmatt" Iorio
  • Shane "Rawkus" Flaherty
  • Christopher "Bani" Benell
  • Daniel "Boink" Pence
  • Alexandre "SPREE" Vanhomwegen

Regular season

Review

On January 11, the Outlaws played their first regular season Overwatch League match, a 3–2 loss to the Philadelphia Fusion. One week later, on January 17, Houston claimed their first victory after sweeping the Shanghai Dragons 4–0. Houston went on to qualify for the Stage 1 playoffs but fell to the London Spitfire in the semifinals.
Houston entered their last regular season match against the New York Excelsior needing a win to keep their season playoff hopes alive. The Outlaws had a 2–1 lead after three matches, but New York won the next three straight to take the win 3–2. The team finished with a regular season record of 22–18.

Final roster

Transactions

Transactions of/for players on the roster during the 2018 regular season:
  • On February 16, Outlaws signed Russell "FCTFCTN" Campbell.
  • On March 30, Outlaws signed Jung "ArHaN" Won-hyeop.