“We are thrilled to introduce the Philadelphia Fusion brand and team colors as we continue our exciting march toward the start of the season,” Comcast Spectacor CEO Dave Scott said in a statement. “Orange and black are the colors of passion here in Philadelphia, and we are proud to incorporate them as we continue to formulate our coaching staff and roster of players.”<\/p>
The team name, Fusion, is inspired by the origin of the word itself, “which surrounds the process of several distinct entities coming together to create a new whole that generates power and heat,” according to the press release.<\/p>
Philadelphia Fusion expects to announce its full roster and coaching staff in the coming weeks.<\/p>
The roster will compete as part of the 12-team Overwatch<\/em> League when preseason exhibition matches begin on Dec. 6. The regular season gets underway Jan. 10 and runs into June. Playoffs and finals will be held in July 2018.<\/p>