{"id":128015,"date":"2024-10-25T14:41:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/?p=128015"},"modified":"2024-10-28T15:34:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:34:15","slug":"valorant-vct-americas-partner-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/2024\/10\/valorant-vct-americas-partner-teams","title":{"rendered":"Who are the VALORANT VCT Americas partner teams?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1799\" height=\"1124\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2024//02//53064616863_21170e90d3_k-edited.jpg/" alt=\"VCT Americas Trophy\" class=\"wp-image-149912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/53064616863_21170e90d3_k-edited.jpg 1799w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/53064616863_21170e90d3_k-edited-medium.jpg 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/53064616863_21170e90d3_k-edited-large.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/53064616863_21170e90d3_k-edited-medium_large.jpg 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/53064616863_21170e90d3_k-edited-1536x960.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1799px) 100vw, 1799px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: Tina Jo\/Riot Games, <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.flickr.com//photos//vctamericas//53064616863///">via Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2cee53d\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Riot Games&#8217; VALORANT esports ecosystem is centred around three partnered semi-franchised VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) leagues: <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2022//09//who-are-valorant-vct-emea-partner-teams/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMEA<\/a>, the Americas, <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//02//who-are-the-valorant-vct-china-partner-teams/">China<\/a> and <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2022//09//who-are-valorant-vct-pacific-partner-teams/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pacific<\/a>. Going into 2025 these leagues will each comprise of <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2022//09//all-valorant-champions-tour-partner-teams-unveiled-by-riot-games/">10 partner teams<\/a> and two organisations that gained promotion after competing in VALORANT&#8217;s Ascension series (one each year).<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2ceed74\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Ultimately, international leagues look to continue the growth of VALORANT esports by providing long-term support, stability and revenue opportunities to select organisations.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2cef558\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>But who are the teams that are representing the Americas (North America, Brazil and LATAM)? This article provides a brief background and history of VCT Americas\u2019 participants.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"keep-reading \"  id=\"kr-67cf7d2cf05a8\">\n  <div class=\"heading\">Keep Reading<\/div>\n  <ul class=\"d-flex flex-column\">\n          <li id=\"post-127883\" style=\"order: 1;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//10//who-are-valorant-vct-emea-partner-teams/" target=\"_blank\">Who are the VALORANT VCT EMEA partner teams?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li id=\"post-128065\" style=\"order: 2;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//02//who-are-valorant-vct-pacific-partner-teams/" target=\"_blank\">Who are the VALORANT VCT Pacific partner teams?<\/a><\/li>\n          <li id=\"post-149937\" style=\"order: 3;\"><a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2024//11//who-are-the-valorant-vct-china-partner-teams/" target=\"_blank\">Who are the VALORANT VCT China partner teams?<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2cf1708\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"cloud9\">Cloud9<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//C9VCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/C9VCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/C9VCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/C9VCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/C9VCT-1536x952.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/C9VCT.png 1887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: Cloud9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2cf1fde\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>A staple of North American esports since its formation in 2013, Cloud9 made its debut in the VALORANT scene in 2020. Notably, the organisation reached the quarter-finals of VALORANT Champions in 2021, ultimately losing to Team Liquid. Since, VCT Americas&#8217; inception in 2023, Cloud9 has yet to qualify for an international VCT event. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2cf2760\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Outside of VALORANT, the organisation has garnered competitive success in League of Legends, Counter-Strike and Halo, among others. In 2024, Cloud9 also made its return to <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////x.com//Cloud9//status//1806402133950070978/">Call of Duty after acquiring the New York Sublimers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2cf2ed4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Some of Cloud9\u2019s notable esports achievements include winning Intel Extreme Masters XVII &#8211; Dallas (Counter-Strike) and the Halo Championship Series 2021 Kickoff Major. Additionally, the organisation has claimed six League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) titles, the second-most in North America.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2cf3684\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"cloud9_vct_americas_history\">Cloud9 VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 9th &#8211; 16th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: 3rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 7th &#8211; 9th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 5th &#8211; 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 5th &#8211; 6th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2cf40a7\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"100_thieves\">100 Thieves<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//100TVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/100TVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/100TVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/100TVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/100TVCT-1536x949.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/100TVCT.png 1883w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: 100 Thieves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d00725\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Formed by former Call of Duty player Matthew \u2018Nadeshot\u2019 Haag, 100 Thieves quickly grew to become a prominent organisation within the League of Legends ecosystem since joining North America\u2019s franchised league (LCS) in 2018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d00ea7\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation was originally founded in 2016, fielding a Call of Duty roster, however, the team disbanded in the same year. 100 Thieves has a strong affiliation with NBA team Cleveland Cavaliers since its resurrection following a <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.youtube.com//watch?v=nRa7XWbMxEo\%22>multi-million dollar investment<\/a> from the club\u2019s owner Dan Gilbert to support its re-entry into the scene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d01610\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation has been competitive in League of Legends, claiming an LCS title in 2021, and has esports teams in Call of Duty (Los Angeles Thieves) and VALORANT.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d01dbf\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In Riot\u2019s FPS title, 100 Thieves qualified for VALORANT Champions 2022 through North America\u2019s last chance qualifier. The organisation also competed in two VCT Masters events in 2021, Stages 1 and 3. Despite a middling 2023 campaign, 2024 has seen 100 Thieves somewhat return to form by winning VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1. However, the team failed to qualify for the 2024 VALORANT Champions. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d0268d\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"100_thieves_vct_americas_history\">100 Thieves VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 5th &#8211; 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: 5th-6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 10th &#8211; 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai: 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 4th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d03093\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"sentinels\">Sentinels<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//SENVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SENVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SENVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SENVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SENVCT-1536x946.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SENVCT.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: Sentinels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d03932\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Sentinels is an organisation that has gone on to become a prominent name within North American VALORANT, however, its origins date back to 2016 under the moniker Phoenix1. Having competed in the pre-franchised North American LCS and temporarily operating an Overwatch League franchise (Los Angeles Gladiators), Phoenix1 rebranded in 2018 to Sentinels.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d040ba\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Since then the organisation has competed in Apex Legends, Fortnite, Halo and VALORANT, the latter of which materialised in 2020. The side quickly made a name for itself within the VALORANT Champions Tour, winning the title\u2019s first two Masters events \u2014VCT 2021 Masters North America and Reykjav\u00edk. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d04841\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>However, despite an impressive start to its VALORANT esports journey, the organisation&#8217;s debut in VCT Americas left much to be desired, finishing 7th in the VCT 2023: Americas League. In 2024, the organisation&#8217;s form returned by winning the VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff and international event VCT 2024: Masters Madrid. Sentinals also placed 4th at VALORANT Champions 2024. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d04fc1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Outside of VALORANT, the organisation found success within the Halo and Fortnite scene, notably winning the Halo Championship Series 2022: Kansas City Major and the 2019 Fortnite World Cup Finals (Solo).<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d05765\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"sentinels_vct_americas_history\">Sentinels VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 17th &#8211; 32nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 7th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Masters Madrid: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 7th &#8211; 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 5th &#8211; 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2024<\/strong>: 4th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d061b2\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"nrg\">NRG<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//NRGVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NRGVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NRGVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NRGVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NRGVCT-1536x949.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/NRGVCT.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: NRG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d06a66\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>NRG is another one of North America\u2019s old guards. The organisation was founded in 2015, when the owners of NBA\u2019s Sacramento Kings purchased esports organisation Team Coast, which at the time was competing in the League of Legends ecosystem.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d071e4\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>From a competitive standpoint, the organisation recorded its best year in VALORANT under the new VCT format in 2023. The North American side secured 2nd in the VCT 2023: Americas League, and subsequently finished 4th at VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo. In 2024, the team failed to reach a VCT international event.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0795a\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation has achieved even greater success across its other competitive titles, such as Rocket League, Apex Legends, and Overwatch through the <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2023//11//overwatch-league-officially-over-teams-vote-for-exit/">now-defunct<\/a> San Francisco Shock. Some of the NRG\u2019s crowning moments include winning the Overwatch League 2020 Grand Finals, RLCS Season X North American Championship (2021) and placing second at the ALGS: 2023 Split 1 Playoffs.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d080d3\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In 2023, NRG made a triumphant return to the North American League of Legends scene, <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2023//04//counter-logic-gaming-nrg/">acquiring legacy organisation CLG<\/a> and winning the 2023 LCS Summer Split. However, the organisation is rumoured to be l<a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.youtube.com//watch?v=fnmUpizpg6k\%22>eaving the scene again in 2025<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d08874\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"nrg_vct_americas_history\">NRG VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 5th &#8211; 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 2nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo: 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2023<\/strong>: 9th &#8211; 12th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 3rd &#8211; 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 9th &#8211; 10th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 8th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d0927f\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"evil_geniuses\">Evil Geniuses<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2023//09//Evil-Geniuses-VCT-large.png/" alt=\"Evil Geniuses VCT\" class=\"wp-image-159346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Evil-Geniuses-VCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Evil-Geniuses-VCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Evil-Geniuses-VCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Evil-Geniuses-VCT-1536x958.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Evil-Geniuses-VCT.png 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: Evil Geniuses, Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d09b33\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Prior to the new VALORANT Champions Tour format, Evil Geniuses was perhaps one of the least successful organisations within VALORANT. However, in 2023 the organisation went on to win VALORANT Champions 2023 and finish runner-up at VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0a2aa\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In general, Evil Geniuses has a historic tenure within the esports scene, dating all the way back to 1999. Originally starting as a Quake clan, the organisation went on to expand into a vast number of titles such as World of Warcraft, Dota, StarCraft, the FGC and Counter-Strike scenes, among many others. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0aa34\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The end of 2023 was a rocky period for Evil Geniuses, with<a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////richardlewis.substack.com//p//evil-geniuses-in-dispute-with-their/"> reports <\/a>suggesting that the organisation requested its 2023 VALORANT Champions roster to take pay cuts, the organisation announcing its departure from <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2023//11//evil-geniuses-golden-guardians-leave-lcs-8-teams-2024/">League of Legends&#8217; LCS<\/a> and controversial <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2023//09//nicole-lapointe-jameson-eg-ceo/">CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson<\/a> despairing the organisation. However, in 2024 the organisation has since <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////digiday.com//marketing//esports-team-evil-geniuses-is-rebranding-in-a-bid-to-un-tarnish-its-reputation///">rebranded in an attempt to fix its reputation<\/a> under new Evil Geniuses CEO Chris DeAppolonio. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d0b1e3\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"evil_geniuses_vct_americas_history\">Evil Geniuses VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 9th &#8211; 16th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 3rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo: 2nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2023<\/strong>: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 3rd &#8211; 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 7th &#8211; 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 7th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d0bbeb\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"loud\">LOUD<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//LOUDVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LOUDVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LOUDVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LOUDVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LOUDVCT-1536x948.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/LOUDVCT.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: LOUD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0c4a7\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Given the size and high profile of LOUD, it\u2019s easy to mistake the organisation for having been around a long time. In fact, LOUD is a relative newcomer after being founded in 2019, by Bruno \u2018Playhard\u2019 Bittencourt, Jean Ortega and Matthew Ho.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0cc28\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation quickly grew to become a media powerhouse in Brazil, investing even in the <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2021//04//brazilian-esport-organisation-loud-signs-rapper-guxta/">music<\/a> and <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2021//05//loud-esports-piet-fashion/">fashion<\/a> industries. Through lifestyle-focused content and its performances in the Brazilian Free Fire League (LBFF), LOUD became the first esports organisation in the world to <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////archive.esportsobserver.com//how-brazils-loud-became-the-first-organization-to-reach-1b-views-on-youtube///">reach 1bn views on YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0d3bd\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Its success in tournaments, though, is a more recent trend. Despite having a strong Free Fire team since its foundation, LOUD only really achieved the status of \u2018competitive powerhouse\u2019 in 2022. This saw the organisation win a split of the LBFF, the Brazilian League of Legends Championship (CBLOL) Split 2 and a world title at VALORANT Champions Istanbul.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0db40\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Even if the 2022 world championship launched LOUD to the top of the esport, the organisation has maintained its status as a Brazillian powerhouse. In 2023, the organisation won the VCT 2023: Americas League and placed 3rd during VALORANT Champions 2023. In 2024, the organisation failed to replicate its success, however, LOUD still placed 4th at VCT 2024: Masters Madrid.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d0e2fa\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"loud_vct_americas_history\">LOUD VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 2nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Masters Tokyo: 7th &#8211; 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2023<\/strong>: 3rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 2nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Masters Madrid: 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 5th &#8211; 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 9th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d0ed34\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"furia\">FURIA<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//FUTVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FUTVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FUTVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FUTVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FUTVCT-1536x947.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/FUTVCT.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: FURIA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0f605\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Known as \u2018The Brazilian Powerhouse\u2019, FURIA reached international prominence mainly through its achievements in Counter-Strike (CS:GO). Led since its foundation in 2017 by Jaime P\u00e1dua and poker pro Andr\u00e9 Akkari, the organisation competes in League of Legends, Rocket League and Apex Legends.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d0fd9a\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation also invests in lifestyle content, <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2022//08//exclusive-furia-to-launch-esports-venue-in-miami/">experiences with the community<\/a>, and in competitions on the edge of the esports spectrum, like chess motorsport and even fighting.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d10505\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In VALORANT, the organisation has featured a roster since 2021. The team qualified for two editions of VALORANT Champions, Berlin 2021 and Istanbul 2022, but on both occasions did not get past the first stage. Since the shift to the VCT Americas format, FURIA has yet to qualify for a VCT international event. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d10cba\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"furia_esports_vct_americas_history\">FURIA Esports VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 9th &#8211; 16th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: 5th &#8211; 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 10th &#8211; 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 9th &#8211; 10th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 10th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d116bb\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"mibr\">MIBR<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//MIBRVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MIBRVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MIBRVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MIBRVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MIBRVCT-1536x951.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MIBRVCT.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: MIBR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d11f5c\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>MIBR is owned by Immortals Gaming Club (IGC), a North American esports conglomerate that has <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////liquipedia.net//counterstrike//Gamers_Club/">heavily invested in Brazil<\/a> since 2018. However, the history of the MIBR name goes way back to the beginnings of esports, being one of Brazil\u2019s most representative brands in Counter-Strike since 2003.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d126d6\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Having only entered VALORANT in January 2022, MIBR didn&#8217;t achieve any significant results prior to receiving VCT partner status. Similarly to its Brazilian neighbour FURIA, MIBR has also yet to qualify for a VCT international event under the new Americas format.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d12e41\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation, which has been under the management of CEO Roberta Coelho since 2021, also holds competitive rosters in Free Fire, League of Legends and Rainbow Six Siege. For the latter title, MIBR achieved third and fourth-place finishes at the Six Invitational 2021 and 2022, respectively.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d135ec\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"furia_esports_vct_americas_history\">FURIA Esports VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 9th &#8211; 16th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: 5th &#8211; 6th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 10th &#8211; 11th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 9th &#8211; 10th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 10th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d13fa7\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"kru_esports\">KR\u00dc Esports<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//KRUVCT-large.png/" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/KRUVCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/KRUVCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/KRUVCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/KRUVCT-1536x952.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/KRUVCT.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: KRU Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d14851\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Founded in 2020 in Argentina by the former Manchester City player Sergio Ag\u00fcero, KR\u00dc Esports quickly made VALORANT its flagship esport. Prior to the Americas VCT format, the team always qualified for one of the game&#8217;s international tournaments, having consistently placed first in LATAM qualifiers since 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d14fde\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Despite finishing 10th in the VCT 2023: Americas League, KR\u00dc caused an upset by winning the VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier to compete at VALORANT Champions 2023. In 2024, through consistent performance, the organisation once again competed at VALORANT&#8217;s biggest event. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d15755\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation has experienced quick growth in the esports scene, counting on the support of prominent sponsors and stakeholders throughout its tenure. The organisation&#8217;s leadership team was bolstered even further at the end of 2023 when <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2023//11//messi-co-owner-kru-esports/">football legend Lionel Messi<\/a> became a co-owner of KR\u00dc Esports. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d15ef1\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Following in its founders&#8217; professional roots, KR\u00dc previously fielded a roster in FIFA prior to the game&#8217;s rebranding to EA Sports FC. The organisation currently competes in Rocket League and Counter-Strike 2.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d166b3\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"kru_esports_vct_americas_history\">KR\u00dc Esports VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 17th &#8211; 32nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 10th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2023:<\/strong> 13th &#8211; 16th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 7th &#8211; 9th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 4th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: 3rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2024<\/strong>: 9th &#8211; 12th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d170df\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"leviatan\">Leviat\u00e1n<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2023//09//Leviatan-esports-VCT-large.png/" alt=\"Leviatan esports VCT\" class=\"wp-image-159347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leviatan-esports-VCT-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leviatan-esports-VCT-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leviatan-esports-VCT-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leviatan-esports-VCT-1536x958.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Leviatan-esports-VCT.png 1880w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: Leviatan, Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d17995\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Founded in Argentina by Fernando \u2018F10\u2019 Diez, Leviat\u00e1n is looking to represent the Latin American esports scene.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d1810e\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Alongside VALORANT, Leviat\u00e1n also fields rosters in the Free Fire scene as well as LVP\u2019s League of Legends Liga Master Flow (soon to be merged with the LCS and CBLOL).<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d1888b\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Leviat\u00e1n has had a VALORANT roster since 2021. However, it came into VALORANT\u2019s international spotlight during VALORANT Champions Istanbul 2022, when it qualified for the competition\u2019s playoffs after beating Team Liquid and Paper Rex. The organisation has since managed to maintain its growth and momentum to become a prominent name in the VCT Americas ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d18ff6\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>In 2024 specifically, the team won VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2 and placed 3rd at VALORANT Champions 2024.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d197d5\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"leviatan_vct_americas_history\">Leviat\u00e1n VCT Americas history<\/span><\/h4>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VCT 2023: LOCK\/\/IN S\u00e3o Paulo: 5th &#8211; 8th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas League: 5th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2023: Americas Last Chance Qualifier: 2nd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff: 7th &#8211; 9th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 1: 3rd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Masters Shanghai: 9th &#8211; 10th<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VCT 2024: Americas Stage 2: <strong>1st<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VALORANT Champions 2024<\/strong>: 3rd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-heading-67cf7d2d1a1f6\" class=\"esi-heading \">\n  \n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"g2_esports\">G2 Esports<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//wp-content//uploads//2022//09//G2esports-large.png/" alt=\"G2 Esports VALORANT VCT\" class=\"wp-image-144242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/G2esports-large.png 1024w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/G2esports-medium.png 300w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/G2esports-medium_large.png 768w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/G2esports-1536x935.png 1536w, https:\/\/esportsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/G2esports.png 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(ESI Illustration) Image credit: G2 Esports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d1aaaf\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>European powerhouse G2 Esports is VCT Americas&#8217; first non-permanent partner team entrant after the organisation gained promotion into the league in 2023. However, unlike promoted teams in VCT Pacific and EMEA, G2 Esports acquired the VCT Ascension promotion spot by <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////esportsinsider.com//2023//09//g2-esports-vct-americas-how-did-it-happen/">acquiring the majority of The Guard&#8217;s<\/a> roster after the organisation pulled out of the scene.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d1b259\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>Prior to acquiring a VCT promotion place, G2 Esports competed in VALORANT Challengers North America, the scene&#8217;s second tier. Moreover, the organisation was reportedly touted to get a VCT Americas partner team spot in 2022 before <a href=https://esportsinsider.com/"https:////www.washingtonpost.com//video-games//esports//2022//09//21//g2-valorant-andrew-tate-carlos///">controversy with its then-CEO<\/a>, and Founder, Carlos &#8216;ocelote&#8217; Rodr\u00edguez surfaced.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d1b9e2\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>The organisation&#8217;s debut into VCT Americas couldn&#8217;t have gone much better with the team managing to qualify for both Masters Shanghai and VALORANT Champions 2024 in its first year.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"esi-paragraph-67cf7d2d1c15c\" class=\"esi-paragraph \">\n    \n<p>G2 Esports is more widely known for its endeavours in Europe, particularly within League of Legends having won the title&#8217;s top European League splits on 14 occasions. 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