VCT Americas 2023 Roster Changes: Live Tracker

VALORANT VCT Americas rosters are constantly evolving – let’s examine the most significant roster changes of 2023.

VALORANT esports has millions of loyal followers. Fans excitedly watch stars such as aspas, TenZ and Demon1. Whether you’re watching to improve your gameplay or simply cheer on star players, one thing is undeniable – every VALORANT fanatic has a favorite team to cheer on. VCT America’s roster changes can be chaotic, so here’s a handy ongoing guide you can use to follow and support your favorite teams and players.

Contents

1. 100 Thieves
2. LOUD
3. Cloud 9
4. Evil Geniuses
5. FURIA Esports
6. KRÜ Esports
7. MIBR
8. Leviatán
9. NRG Esports
10. Sentinels

100 Thieves

• April 6th, 2023: thwifo, formerly of NRG, joins 100 Thieves.
• September 12th, 2023: Derrek leaves 100 Thieves.
• September 12th, 2023: stellar, formerly of SoaR, leaves 100 Thieves.

LOUD

• September 11th, 2023: aspas leaves LOUD, stating “My contract with LOUD has ended and with that I am a free agent and open to hearing proposals.”

Cloud 9

• February 1st, 2023: BlackHeart joins Cloud 9 as a sub.
• March 21st, 2023: BlackHeart leaves Cloud9’s roster.
• March 1st, 2023: yay leaves Cloud9, later joining Disguised in April.
• March 10th, 2023: vanity leaves Cloud 9.
• March 27th, 2023: jakee joins Cloud 9.
• March 27th, 2023: runi joins Cloud 9.
• August 23rd, 2023: qpert becomes inactive, stating that “Cloud 9 has allowed [him] to explore new opportunities moving forward”.
• September 6th, 2023: Zellsis leaves Cloud 9, later joining Sentinels as a sub.
• September 10th, 2023: runi leaves Cloud 9.
• September 15th, 2023: leaf leaves Cloud 9.
• September 16th, 2023: qpert leaves Cloud 9.

Evil Geniuses

• January 19th, 2021: Demon1 joins Evil Geniuses’ roster.
• January 24th, 2023: ScrewFace joins Evil Geniuses.
• June 16th, 2023: icy joins Evil Geniuses.
• September 6th, 2023: Apotheon becomes inactive.
• September 6th, 2023: BcJ becomes inactive.
• September 6th, 2023: Reformed leaves Evil Geniuses.
• September 6th, 2023: icy leaves Evil Geniuses.

FURIA Esports

• January 27th, 2023: kon4n joins FURIA Esports as a substitute, later becoming an IGL.
• August 28th, 2023: dgzin leaves FURIA Esports.
• August 30th, 2023: mazin leaves FURIA Esports.

KRÜ Esports

• March 11th, 2023: xand is benched.
• March 17th, 2023: Keznit joins KRÜ Esports after leaving Leviatán.
• April 1st, 2023: xand leaves KRÜ Esports.
• August 31st, 2023: NagZ becomes inactive and seeks new employment offers.
• September 4th, 2023: Daveeys tragically passes, with KRÜ Esports fans and teammates expressing condolences.

MIBR

• January 9th, 2023: gtnziN leaves MIBR to join RED Canids.
• January 10th, 2023: DeNaro leaves MIBR to join TBK Esports, later joining RED Canids.
• June 7th, 2023: heat becomes inactive.
• August 30th, 2023: murizzz becomes inactive
• September 4th, 2023: heat officially leaves MIBR.
• September 5th, 2023: murizzz officially leaves MIBR.

Leviatán

• March 17th, 2023: keznit leaves Leviatán to join KRÜ Esports.
• September 11th, 2023: Tacolilla leaves Leviatán.

NRG Esports

• March 13th, 2023: thwifo leaves NRG Esports, later joining 100 Thieves.
• March 30th, 2023: ethos joins NRG Esports as a starter.
• September 14th, 2023: s0m leaves NRG Esports.
• September 19th, 2023: FNS’ contract ends.

Sentinels

• March 6th, 2023: SicK becomes inactive after personal struggles and controversy, stating in June that “I’m going to start therapy [...] which Sentinels has agreed to pay for and I'm motivated to get help as I seek to redefine my life going forward”.
• March 13th, 2023: Marved joins Sentinels as an IGL.
• April 27th, 2023: TenZ becomes inactive.
• May 9th, 2023: TenZ returns to Sentinels’ starting roster.
• May 12th, 2023: dephh leaves Sentinels, later retiring to join M80 and return to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
• September 8th, 2023: TenZ extends his contract.
• September 13th, 2023: johnqt joins Sentinels as an IGL.
• September 14th, 2023: Zellsis, formerly of Cloud 9, joins Sentinels as a substitute.

This list will update and change as teams trade, release and sign their players. With these powerhouse teams competing, VALORANT undeniably has exciting seasons ahead.