Thank You for an Unforgettable MLTT Season 2

By Sean O’Neill, MLTT Commentator & Fan Forever

What a ride.
Season 2 of Major League Table Tennis delivered firepower, flair, and fellowship from coast to coast. From golden games to behind-the-scenes heroics, each match and moment added another chapter to our growing legacy.

To our fans, players, coaches, owners, and staff — thank you. You’ve built something special. This league is no longer a dream. It’s a movement.

As we turn the page to Season 3, I’d like to share a personal thank-you to the athletes, coaches, and contributors who made this journey unforgettable.

Carolina Gold Rush – Season Champions

• Enzo Angles – The heart and soul of the Gold Rush. Your fierce focus and ferocious forehand turned Philly into your playground.
• Romain Lorentz – Closed it out like a boss. Now swapping the bat for a clipboard? Can’t wait to see you in the coach’s chair.
• Hong Lin – Split the two biggest golden game points of the year. True class in victory and defeat.
• Sid Naresh – Back-to-back national team titles. The ultimate team player who shines when it matters most.
• Satoshi Aida – My co-MVP pick. A masterclass in consistency, offense, and defense all season long.
• Eugene Wang – Missed in Philly, on fire in Charlotte. My cousins are still buzzing about you.
• Edward Ly – Big-time plays in GG, singles and doubles. Don’t forget that EpiPen!
• Kai Zhang – Highlight reel in every match. Your tank’s not empty — just refueling.
• Coach Alex – Tactical brilliance and poise. You made that Butterfly Centerfold proud.
• Owner John McSweeney – Thank you for your hospitality, heart, and support.

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Texas Smash

• David McBeath – Season 1’s favorite, still dazzling with shot-making and kindness.
• Hiromitsu Kasahara – Doubles dominance. That power? Still a mystery.
• Nandan Naresh – That serve! Bringing heat when it counted most.
• Artur Abusev – Calm, clean, and deadly on both wings. That ready stance is textbook.
• Amir Hodaei – A serving assassin with fearless flair.
• Amy Wang – Fluidity and finesse. A true artist off the bounce and off the lob.
• Daryl Tsao – Patience, poise, and promise. Big things ahead.
• Jett Chandra – That home crowd performance? Pure offense, pure domination.
• Angela Guan – Singles is pretty fun! What a rally!
• Coach Jörg Bitzigeio – I’ll stump you in our next interview, I promise. Timeout genius.
• Owners Anita and Mahesh Joshi – True believers in the game and its people.

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Chicago Wind

• Alex Cazacu – Romania Flex in full effect. Power, finesse, and flair.
• Damien Provost – The League Iron Man. The rally king. Making it look easy since Day 1.
• Emmanuel Lebesson – Third-ball terror. Opponents still guessing.
• Mo Zhang – Should be in Texas Smasher, but Windy City precision suits you just fine.
• Sean Zheng – Big-game player with style (Need more hairstyles).
• Tom Feng – Captain, model, and the glue that holds it all together.
• Daniele Pinto – Fearless forehands. Your spirit is contagious.
• Daniel Tran – Doubles dynamo. Quiet killer at the net.
• Tiffany Ke – Keep smashing, Mo Zhang 2.0
• Coach Owens – Master of the mid-match maneuver. “Unga,” indeed.
• Owner James Bowman – Most improved from S1 to S2. Great vibes, great vision.

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Bay Area Blasters

• Taehyun Kim – Double Wow! Footwork and Forehands are always on the agenda. Speaks softly but carries a big rip.
• Ma Jin Bao – Reverse pendulum and unlimited FHs. Always a candidate for rally of the day.
• Kheith Cruz – Cruz Control or Auto Cruz, pound for pound the biggest hitter in MLTT. What great potential.
• Lily Zhang – You should be the face of this league. The W might have Caitlin Clark but Major League Table Tennis has Lily Z.
• Tao Wenzhang – A true champ, fighter and educator. Each team needs their Tao.
• Kaden Xu – Crisp play and great court sense. More court time is needed.
• Eric Jouti – Brazilian flash with power from all over the court.
• Elsayed Lashin – The essence of table tennis. Winning the final point for the bronze with your backhand was poetry in motion.
• Coach Tim Wang – Trading hats and dropping tactics on the bay. Bold moves will play to your favor next season.
• Owner John Yapaola – My Facebook warrior and proud grandfather. Your guidance and support make the Blasters shine.

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Princeton Revolution & Minutemen

• The Professor Jinxin Wang – My wife’s favorite. Still teaching clinics with those insane angles.
• Kanamitsu Koyo – Too much fun to watch. Too tricky to beat.
• Yevgen Pryshchepa – Mr. Backhand. Always sharp and ready.
• Jiangshan Guo – Wham, bam, thank you ma’am! Offense that stuns and stings.
• Benedek Olah – Do you have a license for that backhand? Electric.
• Jishan Liang – FH bombs + BH blocks. Facing family? That’s tough.
• Wensheng Wei – Amazing skill, we wanted to see you more!
• Matheiu De Santilan – Retrieving master. You made defense sexy again.
• Coach Mathias – Always planning your next move while helping players improve.
• Owners Roger & Andre – The soul of the league. Minutemen forever.

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Florida Crocs

• Liam Pitchford – The game looks way too easy. Time to bite down in Season 3.
• Daniel Gorak – Re-loop royalty. Sunshine and sweet timing.
• Matti Ekholm – Paddle toss legend. Tactics and Game, still lethal.
• Andy Pereira – A tropical storm at the table. Power personified.
• Marc Duran – Highlight machine. One-handed or two — always dangerous.
• Daniel "Guns"alves – Ambassador and athlete. A founding force.
• Seunghwan Lee – Solid lefty with solid angles.
• Yo Yo Wu – Exciting Doubles can't wait for more.
• Coach Frank – The interview GOAT. Bring the Crocs to the playoffs!
• Owner Manu Ginóbili – Season 3? We need your three-point touch on the table!

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Portland Paddlers

• Jens Lundquist – Cyberpower from Sweden. Serve and follow clinic every match.
• Hampus Nordberg – Relentless and graceful. Season 3 will favor your fight.
• Nikhil Kumar – Three-time NCTTA champ. That BH is now a weapon.
• Rachel Sung – Olympian. Southpaw specialist. We need more Rachel interviews!
• Kotomi Omoda – Offensive dynamo. Your serves have serious bite.
• Wei Wang – Chopping and countering like a boss. Age is just a number.
• Jiwei Xia – Desire incarnate. Your moment is coming.
• Hoacheng Wang – Hidden gem. Breakout season ahead.
• Coach Christian – Who’s serve? Yours. And the crowd loves it.
• Owner Idan – Let's get some Texas grit, Portland polish. Let’s make the playoffs.

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Seattle Spinners (LA)

• Debra Vivarelli – Spinning and shining. Those pirouettes? Pure poetry.
• Adi Sareen – The Spinner Supreme. LA 2028 is calling.
• Olajide Omotayo – Speed and flair. The human highlight reel.
• Lubomir Pistej – Flip kills on command. BH wizardry. Showstopper.
• Kou Lei – Tactical master with surprising pop.
• Senura Silva – Fast, strong, dangerous. Watch the serve returns.
• Andrew Cao – Firepower plus finesse. Ready for a breakout.
• Thiago Monteiro – More Brazilian Power on demand.
• Coaches Luba & Claudine – Quiet powerhouses behind every success.

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MLTT Staff – The Real MVPs

• Flint & Kathy – The foundation. The firestarters. MLTT exists because of you.
• Mimi Bosika – Crisis manager. Travel savant. Golden Game co-host. Queen of logistics.
• Tapa Dey – Stats on lock. Data doesn’t lie — you keep it real.
• Nick Toney – Content king. Season 3? Let’s break the internet.
• Jordan Schlachter – Bringing the Major to MLTT.
• Jordan Yee – Merch maestro. LA cool meets TT pride.
• Kenny Cole – My VIP crew. Front row legends.
• Max Thompson – Calm under pressure. Never off the ball.
• Matt Parker – You make the marketing chaos look clean.
• Matt Rezin – Broadcast Director extraordinaire.
• Cody Houseknecht – Organizer, producer, on-air glue. The Swiss Army Knife.
• Luke Johnson & Camera Crew – Visual magician. Bringing pro TT to the masses.
• Aunie Benson – Replay queen. Literally makes me look good.
• Grace Buelow – Production pranksters. Keep Evan’s laptop safe!
• Brian Cook – Lights. Camera. Swag. Commentary MVP.
• Jackson Faulknor – Betting line legend. Accuracy uncanny.
• Ed & Diana Hogshead – Ref squad + logistics wizards. You guys are everywhere.
• Anthony Vigorito – Our trusted CFO. Speedy reimbursements = happy crew.
• Emily Messina – Crowd commander. Energizer-in-chief.

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Special Shoutouts

• Daryl Morey – For playing and believing in MLTT
• Umpires (Jovana, Hongyao, Lijian) – Enforcers of fairness. Guardians of the rules.
• Matt Hetherington – East Coast color and Kiwi fire. Don’t let Evan win pickle again.
• Evan Lepler – Doubles partner in the booth. Class act. Ultimate voice. See you on the mic… or at Wildberry's.

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Onward to Season 3

We’ve set a new standard — but we’re just getting started.

Thank you all for an unforgettable Season 2.
See you at the tables,