OG Disbands OG Seed Roster due to Conflict of Interest
In the competitive Dota 2 scene, it’s rare to see organizations own multiple rosters without running into issues. OG, one of the top teams in the industry, has decided to disband their subsidiary team, OG Seed, due to the conflict of interest it posed for both the organization and its players.
The main problem OG faced was the inability to have both their main roster and OG Seed compete in the same events. Most tournament organizers do not allow multiple rosters from the same organization to participate, which meant OG Seed had to settle for tier two or three tournaments, deviating from the original plan.
While Valve events permitted multi-team ownership and participation in Minors and Majors, the shift to online events limited the longevity of OG Seed’s existence.
OG admitted, “We always knew the two rosters would not be able to compete in TI10 under OG, but as the new calendar started shaping into regional tournaments, we saw that having two rosters competing in the same tournament created a potential conflict of interest.”
In light of this, OG is assisting the Seed roster in finding a new home and will keep them under contract until July 1 or until they reach a deal with a new organization.
Despite the conflict, OG Seed proved to be a successful venture, with all players excelling under the leadership of n0tail, Ceb, and the organization. The roster competed in multiple tournaments, even qualifying for ESL One Los Angeles Online and WePlay! Pushka League, where they faced top-level talent.
OG Seed’s peak achievement was their second-place finish at Dota Summit 12, where they surprised everyone by defeating Evil Geniuses and reaching the finals, marking the end of LAN events before the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.
OG is now actively seeking offers for the team, and news of potential transfers for this promising roster is expected in the coming weeks.
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