This year, we say goodbye to Mata, imp, Vizicsacsi, Clearlove, Score, and Wolf. Each Legends in their own right. Read more about their careers here:
Change can be good, but NA proves change can also be bad. Here is each team's relative strength with their new roster. Who won, and who declined this off-season? And will someone be able to take down Team Liquid? Find out more here:
On Friday, December 13, G2 Esports uploaded a video to its twitter account featuring Bot Laner Luka "Perkz" Perković and Mid Laner Rasmus "Caps" Winther swapping into each other's roles for a Ranked game of League of Legends, with hints that the roleswap may be occuring on the actual team for the 2020 LEC Spring Split. Two days later, Jungler Marcin "Jankos" Jankowski provided context to G2's most recent roleswap on stream via Twitch.
Doinb just represented China all across the globe, winning the second Worlds title in a row for the region, and then he flew to Las Vegas to represent them again at All Stars. Now he has become an LPL resident, and is the first import to gain residency in China.
Daniele Jiizuke di Mauro - AKA the Italian Stallion - has come to the LCS in perhaps the most on-brand signing of the entire off-season, joining Evil Geniuses. Read more about the EU mid laner and how he fits in the team here:
The rumors are true! PowerOfEvil is joining FlyQuest, getting back together with old teammate IgNar! POE and IgNar tell Inven Global what to expect about their reuinion and what it means for 2020!
According to a report by Spanish publication Esportmaníacos, OverActive Media will rebrand and rebuild Splyce's League of Legends team to MAD Lions ahead of the 2020 LEC Season. The roster will feature entirely young domestic talent built around Mid Laner Marek "Humanoid" Brázda, who just finished his rookie season with Splyce.
According to a report by ESPN Esports' Jacob Wolf, Misfits Gaming has acquired two players from Vodafone Giants.Spain. The Spanish League of Legends champion will bid farewell to its Jungler, Iván "Razork" Martín, and Support, Petr "denyk" Haramach will be joining MSF for the 2020 season.
The first day of Free Agency has been quite a roller-coaster, and there are now reports of Xerxe, Upset, and Destiny signing with Origen. They have supposedly finalized their roster, but others will have plenty of changes to come.
Cloud9 is one of the most decorated orgs in the LCS, but hasn't actually won a title in numerous years. They've already shaken up their roster a bunch, here is what has been rumored so far.
TSM failed to make Worlds for a second year in a row, and after re-signing Bjergsen this October, they've looked to rebuild their roster for a stronger 2020 season. TSM has already made some big moves, here is their current roster:
FlyQuest has had plenty of ups and downs in the recent years, performing very well this Spring, but falling flat in the Summer Split. They've started off with a bang, signing support IgNar! Here is what all they're doing:
ESPN reported FNC is making moves this off-season. Along with Mithy joining as new head coach, they've signed SK jungler Selfmade to fill their jungler role, hinting at a departure from Broxah.
After a long break from social media following TSM's loss in the Regional Finals, Jesper "Zven" Svenningsen has finally spoken out about his plans. He is a free agent looking for a team in EU or NA! Where will he go?
Turns out FunPlus > OnePlus!!! After a disappointing Group Stage for FPX and an incredible comeback for FNC, this series easily could've been a Fnatic stomp, but the Chinese first seed showed up on the day and meet their regional partner in the Semis!
Playing through the first Silver Scrapes series of the tournament, Splyce continues their season and qualifies for the Worlds Group Stage alongside the rest of the Play-In Stage 1st seeds. It's an iconic match-up against former regional partners, the Unicorns of Love, that you don't want to miss. Here's the series breakdown.
In winning its second straight LEC Grand Final, G2 Esports also reached several milestones as individual players and an organization.
Jack "Kayys" Kayser has found a new organization to put his talents to use. The former Head Analyst of Team Liquid is starting the new chapter of his career in the LEC with Origen.
Origen Head Coach André "Guilhoto" Guilhoto spoke to Inven Global's Lara Lunardi after Rift Rivals 2019: NA vs. EU to talk about the weaknesses the LCS showed at Rift Rivals 2019: NA vs. EU...entirely in Portuguese.
Jensen sat down with Inven Global's Lara Lunardi after Rift Rivals 2019: NA vs. EU to give his thoughts on his team's new partnership.