With MLG Anaheim just around the corner, Echo Fox's Jordan "ProoFy" Cannon and Josh "Cyborg" Kimp are getting ready to take on some of the biggest teams on the Call of Duty scene.

Their roster was formed earlier this month, generating hype with their mix of veteran and up-and-coming players. ProoFy is a veteran player in the CoD scene, having played with big-name competitors like OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan whereas Cyborg is relatively new to the scene, but has been steadily building a reputation for himself since competing with Levitate Gaming at UMG California 2014.

Cyborg and ProoFy took some time to talk with theScore esports about their expectations for Anaheim, their growing experiences as players and a team, and what brought them to Echo Fox to begin with.

Why did you decide to join Echo Fox?

Cyborg: Making the decision to join Echo Fox was extremely easy. I've been playing alongside Proofy and Sinful for about three months now and have had some of the best times ever playing with them. When Proofy wanted to play with Neslo it was perfect because of his role and talent, along with what he brings to a team with his attitude towards being the best team possible.

ProoFy: We wanted to play for Echo Fox because we believed in ourselves and we knew if we could get them to believe in us as well, that we would not let them down on what would be a beautiful journey. It's different when you choose who you want to play for... Now we know the love is there between us and our organization. Time to make magic!

Is there anything you hope to teach the up-and-comers on your team?

ProoFy: I hope to influence how they handle themselves in tough situations and remaining composed at all times. It takes a ton of resiliency for a team to make a comeback being down in a series...So I hope they can take away how well I handle myself in those situations and strive together because of it!

What’s the biggest and/or hardest lesson you’ve learned during your career?

ProoFy: I would say the biggest and hardest lesson I've learned, which are in no way bad lessons, was how to take a loss and get better from it...Most teams give up at the first sight of losing, don't actually put forth the effort needed to win, and bounce off of excuses rather than seeing the truth of lacking teamwork to then go on and improve. Another big lesson would be learning what it feels like to have an actual team. What that moment is like when you all know you're the best and you will always feel it when you know you have something special with a team.

How is the team environment for you as a new player on the scene?

Cyborg: It's a lot different knowing I'm going to be held to a higher standard not only as a player but as a person too under Echo Fox. Having more supporters and more people getting to know who I am is an amazing feeling and only makes me work harder to rise up to the expectations.

What kind of emotions are you having about competing in MLG Anaheim?

Cyborg: For MLG Anaheim, I'm just extremely anxious and ready to play. The event is less than a month away and we have tons of time to practice and perfect all the details we need to be a great team, but I can't help the feeling of just wanting to be there and playing already having a great time with my team.

Are there any teams or players in particular that you’re looking forward/hoping to face off against at MLG Anaheim?

ProoFy: I would like to play any and everyone if I could haha, but I'm really going to enjoy playing OpTic because they're the best and Hecz is like my Pops, TSM because those are my ex-teammates, and lastly EnVy because I love John and Ap and it'll be really fun to play my boys. Also Hastr0 is a great guy and would be amazing to have a great series vs his team. Same with OG and TSM.

Cyborg: The team I'm hoping to face off against is Optic Gaming. Being a competitor, I want to play the best team out there and really see where we are as a team. If we play them we'll be able to gauge where we are and where we need to get to. Also playing an AR player like Formal who is commonly [known] as the best AR player in the game will be a good test for myself and let me know where I am as an individual player.

What are you hoping to see in Infinite Warfare?

Cyborg: I'm really just hoping to see Infinite Warfare continue to bring the replay value the past Call of Duty [games] have. I've loved and have enjoyed every Call of Duty I've played since Call of Duty 2. The biggest thing for me is as long as the game is enjoyable and fun to play, I will never get tired of it.

ProoFy: Just give me a dominant burst rifle A/R and I'm a happy camper. Oh, and keep the boots on the ground please.

This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.

Olivia Da Silva is a news editor at theScore esports. You can usually find her freaking out over someone's dog or telling terrible jokes to anyone who will listen. Feel free to follow her on Twitter.