Riot Games Drops Promising North American Team from VCT Americas League
Riot Games made a surprising announcement today, revealing that a highly anticipated North American VALORANT team will not be participating in the 2024 VCT Americas League.
Guard Fails to Meet Participation Agreement Deadline
Fan-favorite organization, The Guard, failed to meet the deadline to agree to the league’s team participation agreement, resulting in their removal from the upcoming season. This news has shocked both fans and players.
Challengers Scene Teams Denied Promotion
In addition, no other teams from the Challengers scene, including the runner-up team M80, will be promoted to the main league. Riot has decided to maintain the same 10 teams as the previous season, causing dissatisfaction within the VALORANT community.
The Guard’s Roster Surprised by Decision
The decision to exclude The Guard’s roster came as a complete surprise to the players, with multiple individuals expressing their lack of knowledge about the issue beforehand.
Community Calls for Fair Resolution
Various members of the community, including players like Michael “neT” Bernet and Jonah “JonahP” Pulice, are pleading with Riot to provide a chance for The Guard’s roster to play in the VCT Americas League next year. Questions have also been raised about Riot’s handling of such situations and the potential for future mishaps.
Calls for Justice and Alternatives
Ethan Arnold from Evil Geniuses expressed his discontent with the situation, highlighting the need for a resolution and questioning The Guard’s qualification for Ascension. Corbin “C0M” Lee, Arnold’s teammate, hopes that The Guard’s players will find another organization to fill the spot, given their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Some suggest promoting M80 instead, despite their runner-up status in Ascension.
Fear of Wasted Efforts
The sentiment within the community is that justice should prevail for The Guard’s players and that the spot should not go to waste. It would be unfair for these aspiring players to have fought their way to the top, only to be denied their opportunity due to the actions of one organization.
The Guard’s recent victory in the VALORANT Challengers Ascension showcased their potential as one of the rising stars of the North American scene. Unfortunately, their debut in the VCT Americas League will not be realized this year.
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