FRANCHISES
EAST DIVISION
Charlotte Aviators
The Charlotte Aviators, the most recent expansion team in MLQ, has struggled this season to get off the ground. Multiple key veterans missing series might be the reason but you’ll need to tune in the MLQ Championship to find out.
New York Titans
In 2024, the New York Titans finally obtained the crown that eluded them for eight seasons. They’re the favorite entering the 2025 MLQ Championship, but cracks have shown in their armor. Will they bring the Benepe Cup back to the Big Apple?
Boston Forge
The Boston Forge are one of the most storied franchises in the league, with three MLQ titles to their name, including the first two. This edition of the Forge is littered with talented youth. Will it be enough to return to the finals?
Washington Admirals
The Washington Admirals are in a rebuilding year but loaded with young talent. With a whopping nine rookies leading the charge, the Admirals have a bright future ahead. The question is will they hit their peak in time to hoist the Benepe Cup?
NORTH DIVISION
CLEVELAND RIFF
The Cleveland Riff have had a season for the books, securing their first series win since 2016. With that win came the breakout of veteran chaser Joseph Lombardi. Will he be able to keep the momentum going and bring the team to their first MLQ Championship semifinals berth?
CHICAGO PROWL
The Chicago Prowl continue to be one of the hottest and most-hyped teams in the league. The Prowl, with head coach Kennedy Murphy, secured a spot in the 2024 MLQ Championship finals, but couldn’t claw a win against the New York Titans. Can the Prowl reach the promised land and win their first Benepe Cup in 2025?
Minneapolis Monarchs
The Minneapolis Monarchs have habitually come up short on the main stage, losing in the quarterfinals. However, the team picked up new, young talent this season including 2025 Rookie of the Year Ryan Mehio and his chasing partner Bitzy Archibold. Will these Monarchs be able to fly past the quarters for the first time?
DETROIT INNOVATORS
The Detroit Innovators have shown a youthful spark in recent seasons, bolstered by their new head coach Ryan Hsu. Bristling with top young talent that is improving year-in and year-out, they will look to cause real problems for opponents at the 2025 MLQ Championship.
SOUTH DIVISION
San Antonio Soldados
The San Antonio Soldados have been nothing but successful in their first four seasons as a part of the league, making it to the semifinals of the Benepe Cup four times, but the Benepe Cup has always been just out of reach. They’ll search for that elusive title and a deep run at the MLQ Championship this year.
HOUSTON LEGENDS
The Houston Legends return to the 2025 MLQ Championship after a three-year absence. A team known for big hits and hot takes, the Legends are looking to bring the heat against their opponents. Except some upsets when the Legends enter the ring.
Kansas City Stampede
The Kansas City Stampede have seen massive growth in the past few years alongside the growth of top local college programs at the University of Missouri and Creighton University. With Lauren Smith as the new head coach, we’ve seen a new look Stampede that’s hungry for titles. They’re a team to watch going into the 2025 MLQ Championship.