Listed here are the 11 tier-1 groups certified for VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff beginning on February 2024
2023 was the primary 12 months of Valorant’s franchise, and regional VCT leagues offered the highest groups from every area the tickets to compete in Masters and Champions. Equally, this 12 months’s Valorant Champions Tour within the Americas will convey the most effective squads from North America, Brazil and Latin America. Together with the ten earlier franchised groups, we might be seeing contenders who made their approach to tier 1 by Ascension.
Beneath is the record of all 11 groups in VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff, together with all of the gamers –
VCT 2024: Americas Kickoff Groups
Out of the 11 groups, 6 squads are coming from North America, 3 from Brazil and a pair of from Latin America South.
100 Thieves – North America
- Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk
- Sean “bang” Bezerra
- Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban
- Daniel “eeiu” Vucenovic
- TBA
- Zander “thwifo” Kim (Substitute)
- Tony “Zikz” Grey (Coach)
2023 wasn’t a really eventful 12 months for 100T. After a good begin at LOCK//IN, they didn’t get their Playoffs spot at VCT Americas, shedding the possibility to compete on the Masters. The 1-2 defeat in opposition to Sentinels at LCQ additionally demolished their hopes of enjoying on the Champions. Because of this, they determined to make some roster modifications previous to the 2024 season.
The North American squad let go of Derrek “Derrek” Ha and Brenden “stellar” McGrath and introduced in former NRG and M80 participant Daniel “eeiu” Vucenovic. It’s nonetheless unknown who their fifth could also be, and rumors are citing the identify of Nicholas “NaturE” Garrison.
Cloud9 – North America
- Erick “Xeppaa” Bach
- Jake “jakee” Anderson
- Francis “OXY” Hoang
- Anthony “self-importance” Malaspina
- Maxim “wippie” Shepelev
- Ian “Immi” Harding (Coach)
Cloud9 dominated the Common Season of VCT Americas in 2023 however fell quick within the Playoffs. An identical factor occurred within the LCQ, as they couldn’t handle to go previous Leviatán after a promising begin.
After such a disappointing flip of occasions, the crew determined to make an enormous roster change, letting go of their new participant and IGL Dylan “runi” Cade and bringing again former IGL Anthony “Self-importance” Malaspina alongside gifted Duelist Francis “OXY” Hoang. They’ve proven indicators of enchancment within the current Crimson Bull Dwelling Floor occasion.
Evil Geniuses – North America
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Kelden “Boostio” Pupello
- Alexander “jawgemo” Mor
- Corbin “C0M” Lee
- Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
- Kyle “ScrewFace” Jensen (Substitute)
- Christine “potter” Chi (Coach)
Evil Geniuses had an unbelievable 12 months in 2023 with a unbelievable Cinderella run that led to them successful the Champions. Newfound expertise Max “Demon1” Mazanov cemented himself as the most effective participant of the 12 months and secured unbelievable statistics all through 2023.
Sadly, with rumors flying round about Evil Geniuses leaving the Esports scene and the pay cuts of the Valorant squad, we’ll both seemingly not see this crew play within the Americas, or there might be huge roster modifications.
NRG – North America
- Austin “crashies” Roberts
- Victor “Victor” Wong
- TBA
- TBA
- TBA
- Alan “ethos” Ruan (Substitute)
- Chet “Chet” Singh (Coach)
Even after making their approach to the Masters and Champions, NRG didn’t have the identical good outcomes as the previous OpTic roster. After the season, IGL Pujan “FNS” Mehta parted methods with the org alongside Sam “s0m” Oh.
With Ardis “ardiis” Svarenieks additionally going again to NAVI, NRG is presently all the way down to solely Austin “crashies” Roberts and Victor “Victor” Wong, and we’re nonetheless ready for his or her full roster announcement.
Sentinels – North America
- Zachary “zekken” Patrone
- Bryan “pANcada” Luna
- Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi
- Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
- Mouhamed “johnqt” Ouarid
- Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro (Substitute)
- Adam “kaplan” Kaplan (Coach)
Fixed position and roster modifications considerably damage Sentinels’ type final 12 months, and so they didn’t safe a spot within the Masters and Champions. They now have a secure roster consisting of their new IGL Mouhamed “johnqt” Ouarid and substitute participant Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro.
They’ve already been trying a lot better with their current victory at AfreecaTV Valorant League. Zellsis’ unbelievable efficiency may imply the potential for Bryan “pANcada” Luna sitting out the upcoming occasion.
G2 Esports – North America
- Jonah “JonahP” Pulice
- Michael “neT” Bernet
- Jacob “valyn” Batio
- Trent “trent” Cairns
- Nathan “leaf” Orf
- Josh “JoshRT” Lee (Coach)
The Guard received VCT Ascension in 2023, securing their spot within the franchise league for the following two years. Nonetheless, after not reaching an settlement by the offered deadline, the group didn’t get its VCT Americas promotion. Fortunately, strain from the group allowed the members of The Guard to compete below a distinct group, and they are going to be wielding the flag of G2 in tier 1 in 2024.
Seeing how this Challenger squad pulls by going in opposition to tier 1 groups might be attention-grabbing. Furthermore, with former Cloud9 star participant Nathan “leaf” Orf, they’re destined to offer an intriguing story.
FURIA Esports – Brazil
- Khalil “Khalil” Schmidt
- Leonardo “mwzera” Serrati
- Ilan “havoc” Eloy
- Vitor “kon4n” Hugo
- Felipe “liazzi” Galiazzi
- Pedro “Koy” Pulig (Coach)
FURIA might be going into the 2024 season with three new members to their roster rather than Douglas “dgzin” Silva, Gabriel “qck” Lima and Matheus “mazin” Araújo. The crew has already proven potential with the brand new members in Superdome 2023: Colombia.
The Brazilians might be attempting to keep away from the disappointing destiny they confronted in 2023 with the brand new additions.
LOUD – Brazil
- Felipe “Much less” Basso
- Matias “Saadhak” Delipetro
- Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira
- Arthur “tuyz” Vieira
- Gabriel “qck” Lima
- Pedro “peu” Lopes (Coach)
LOUD’s 2023 wasn’t the worst, however as the previous Champions, they anticipated far more. The Brazilians secured the Grand Last at first of the 12 months at LOCK//IN after which received VCT Americas. Sadly, they then confronted an surprising 0-2 run at Masters Tokyo, then did barely higher on the Champions.
This well-respected crew will begin its new season with qck enjoying rather than their former star participant Erick “aspas” Santos. Furthermore, in addition they have a brand new coach who will take the position of Daniel “fRoD” Montaner.
MIBR – Brazil
- João Pedro “jzz” Silva
- Leandro “frz” Gomes
- Matheus “RgLM” Rodigoli
- Arthur “artzin” Araujo
- Matheus “mazin” Araújo
- Daniel “fRoD” Montaner (Coach)
- Matheus “bzkA” Tarasconi (Coach)
MIBR’s 2023 was one of many worst out of essentially the most franchised squads. After a 2-7 run within the Common Season, their 12 months was principally over, because the crew additionally didn’t go previous the primary sport on the LCQ.
Following such disappointing outcomes, the group has made important modifications to its roster, letting go of Olavo “warmth” Marcelo, Murillo “murizzz” Tuchtenhagen and André “Txozin” Saidel, changing them with Arthur “artzin” Araujo and Matheus “mazin” Araújo. Furthermore, former LOUD coach fRoD might be teaching alongside Matheus “bzkA” Tarasconi to information the crew.
KRÜ Esports – Latin America South
- Nicolás “Klaus” Ferrari
- Marco “Melser” Machuca
- Angelo “keznit” Mori
- Nicolás “mta” González
- Fabian “Shyy” Usnayo
- Jorge “Atom” Noriega (Coach)
The Latin People had a disheartening, winless run at VCT Americas, and no person anticipated them to do properly on the LCQ. Nonetheless, they surprisingly introduced their greatest type of the 12 months on the Americas LCQ, successful all of it to safe their Champions slot. Nonetheless, their efficiency at worldwide occasions remained horrible.
In 2023, Santiago “Daveeys” Ruiz of KRÜ sadly handed away. Going into 2024, we might be seeing some new members filling the place of Daveeys and Juan “NagZ” Pablo Lopez.
Leviatán – Latin America South
- Francisco “kiNgg” Aravena
- Agustin “Nozwerr” Ibarra
- Roberto “Mazino” Bugueño
- Erick “aspas” Santos
- Ian “tex” Botsch
- Alex “goked” Kie (Coach)
After exhibiting some potential within the Common Season of VCT Americas, Leviatán didn’t get again to their rhythm in 2023, falling quick within the Playoffs. On the brilliant aspect, they’ve ready a stable roster to start out their 2024 journey.
The group was capable of purchase LOUD’s former star participant aspas, together with The Guard’s Ian “tex” Botsch. With new members and coaches, the expectations will rise because the Latin American squad embarks on its Americas Kickoff journey.
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