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Overwatch League expands across Europe, North America and China

THE professional esports league for the popular first-person shooter online video game Overwatch has announced six new franchises, bringing its global total to 20 heading into its second season.

The Overwatch League introduced clubs in Paris, Washington, Toronto, Vancouver and Chinese teams in Chengdu and Hangzhou. The league added franchises in Atlanta and Guangzhou earlier this season.

The Paris team will be operated by Drew McCourt, the son of former Los Angeles Dodgers owner and current owner of French football club Olympique de Marseille Frank McCourt.

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