The latest addition to the world of Call of Duty League (CDL) has arrived in the form of the 2022-23 season trading cards, now available for purchase on Upper Deck’s official website. As fans eagerly await the final checklist, the anticipation is high for cards featuring top players and memorable moments from Call of Duty: Vanguard and Modern Warfare 2, mirroring the format of the previous year’s release.
One of the most exciting aspects of this release is the introduction of trading cards for the Boston Breach, a new team that made its debut during the Vanguard season, as well as for OpTic Texas, the result of the merger between Dallas Empire and OpTic Gaming. Fans are also looking forward to rookie cards for emerging stars like Scrap and potentially his teammate Ghosty, depending on the finalized checklist.
The history of Call of Duty and trading cards intertwines with a legacy dating back to the franchise’s inception in 2003. Although the official Call of Duty League was established in 2019 with the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, competitive Call of Duty has been a staple in the gaming community for years. The CDL brought city-based teams and structured competition to the forefront of esports, revolutionizing the landscape.
In 2022, Upper Deck joined forces with the Call of Duty League to produce a trading card set spotlighting players from the Modern Warfare (2019) and Cold War seasons. While this collaboration was groundbreaking, it was not the first instance of Call of Duty trading cards in the market. In 2021, Call of Duty partnered with Mountain Dew Game Fuel to release a special card set featuring renowned players like Seth “Scump” Abner and Thomas “ZooMaa” Paparatto.
Renowned for its presence in the esports collectibles realm, Upper Deck holds licenses for both the Call of Duty League and the Overwatch League. The company has a history of producing various trading card sets, including the unique 2022 Upper Deck Call of Duty Game Dated Moments series. This exclusive print-on-demand collection highlighted pivotal moments and rising stars in the esports scene, such as Amer “Pred” Zulbeari, a pivotal player in OpTic Texas’s World Championship victory.
The current release of the 2022-23 trading cards coincides with the sixth season of the Call of Duty League, showcasing the evolution from its predecessor, the Call of Duty World League. Before the CDL’s city-based structure, esports teams competed with diverse rosters in open tournaments, resulting in a dynamic and unpredictable competitive environment.
Excitement is brewing among fans and players alike with the availability of the 2022-23 trading cards. Several professional players have expressed their enthusiasm for collecting these cards, contributing to the vibrant community that surrounds the Call of Duty League.
For gaming enthusiasts and collectors alike, this year’s trading card set offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of Call of Duty League history. Dive into the world of CDL by visiting Upper Deck’s website and discover the collection, securing your favorite cards from the action-packed 2022-23 season!
