After the IEM World Championship Riot’s Average Gatsby took a look at the North American teams that are now on top. Additionally to analyzing the top teams he decided to list a few upcoming teams who haven’t been in the spotlight as much as the other teams of the current top 8. The IEM World Championship is the latest Challenger Current event, therefor he prioritized that event even more than any other.
1. Dignitas
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 3rd
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 2nd at the IEM World Championship
2. Counter Logic Gaming
・Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 1st
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 3rd at the IEM World Championship
3. Team Curse
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 5th
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 5th at the IEM World Championship
4. Team SoloMid
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 2nd
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 7th at the IEM World Championship
5. v8esports
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 6th
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 7th at IEM New York
6. Epik Gaming
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 4th
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 2nd at MLG Providence
7. mTw .NA (aka A Picture of a Goose)
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 6th
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: Qualified for IEM Kyiv (Could not attend)
8. Team Legion (aka RFLX Gaming )
・ Current Challenger Circuit Rank: 9th
・ Most Recent Challenger Circuit Result: 4th at MLG Providence
Up and Comers:
Team4Not :
Choppa in Da Car:
Monomaniac eSports:
If you want to keep an eye on which of the listed teams is the best in the region and if you enjoy watching tournaments, don’t miss the start of IPL4 on April 6th. Seven North American teams will be fighting in Nevada, Las Vegas so take a look at Riot’s competitive site for information about recent updates and live coverage concerning this event.
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