The two LCS teams not making the jump into Riot Games’ bold new unified League of Legends Americas competition have reportedly been locked in, with Immortals and NRG the two North American organizations making way.
While Immortals is no great surprise considering the IGC-owned team has had a languid time in the League competition since rejoining in 2019, the fact NRG are the other NA org walking away from the new league is a little more shocking. Not only did the organization only acquire the Counter Logic Gaming division (and therefore LCS slot) in 2023, but word behind the scenes has pointed to Nadeshot’s 100 Thieves being one of the teams on the chopping block.
This report, which was first shared by Travis Gafford on Sept. 10, also seemingly confirms the six LCS teams that will be joining the Americans competition: Cloud9, Dignitas, and Shopify Rebellion, as well as 2024 World Championship representatives Team Liquid and 100 Thieves, and newly-crowned NA champions FlyQuest.
This doesn’t mean they’ll all make it to the 2025 Americas League, however. With 100 Thieves still continuing to look at restructures, there’s every chance the Los Angeles-based entertainment company may put its League slot on the table for sale.
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