Updated Americas Split 2 Rankings

This is a follow up to my previous thread:
https://www.vlr.gg/364950/very-very-early-americas-split-2-rankings

1. SEN - I feel more confident putting SEN at first at this point and time. Their biggest problem at this point is maintaining leads but they look way better in terms of closing out close games and keeping their composure. They looked to hit another peak against C9 and I personally think they'll either close out the Split without dropping a map or lose to G2 2-1 in a very close game.

2. LEV - This team finally looks very polished. All the pressure isn't on Aspas and he isn't the solo hero anymore. Tex and King are turning up just in time for Champs. Their wins against 100T and EG were very very impressive and if they can keep up this form, I see them getting a high placements in Champs.

3. G2 - Despite everyone saying "friendships don't win chips," G2 goes against the grain and continues to impress with their performance fresh from Shanghai. The reason why I dropped them one tier is because I'm wary of them throwing maps/making comebacks. At this point almost all of their wins include a large comeback and I'm not sure how sustainable that is. Come champs, I'm not sure if teams will let them get back in the game.

4. EG - This EG team looks niceee man. Goes to show some good coaching and a confidence boost can rely fortify a team's performance. Their performance from the end of Split 1 has carried over and Jawg is playing out of his mind at the moment, debatably being the best entry duelist in the game. With Potter's anti-stratting and Nature's mid-rounding getting better, this team can make a good run at champs.

5. KRU - They gave Sentinels a run for their money after not having played since Split 1. They looked very solid and made some silly mistakes. I'm not sure how I feel about dropping a player this late in the season. I think they have some real firepower with heat and Keznit. At this point, mta is either going to complete the team or they will bomb out due to a roster change so late.

6. 100T - This team is suffering a slump late in the season. When firing on all cylinders, they are one of the most fun teams to watch with all the confidence and trash talking. I'm not sure if they can regain form with Champs right around the corner. I trust Boostio and Ziks so I'm leaning on a nice comeback in Playoffs. They just need to close out the Split strong and build some momentum. The losses against Furia and LEV were bad. I just hope the drama hasn't created any rifts between the players.

7. Furia - I know, I'm just as surprised at having Furia so high but they really have made a big effort to change their team so late in the season and so far it looks good. They beat 100T and kept up with LOUD. Don't get it twisted, LOUD is a great team with roster issues. The individual firepower is still there. They got stomped by EG but EG currently has a lot of momentum. I'm curious to see how this team performs in their last two games but they seem to have it figured out for the most part, unlike some of the teams below them.

8. NRG - It's painful to put NRG this low. I loved the Optic core and its one of the reason why I got into pro val. But at this point it might be time to just stop the experiment. Pujan and s0m were put in a really difficult position to turn a team all the way around and I just dont see it happening. This teams mental boomed as soon as they missed a second event. The roster is also questionable, with Demon1 sitting in the dust. I think at this point it might just be time to run it back for next year.

9. C9 - As I've said in my previous thread, I have no faith in C9. They had an inflated record in split 1 and I would not be surprised if they lost out this split. Oxy has slowed down a bit but he is a future star and C9 would be stupid to not build around him next split. They might snag a win against NRG at their current state but that's all I see for them at this point.

10. LOUD - My sentiments carry over from the previous thread. It's unfortunate because the individual talent on this team is great, they just can't figure out their roles. I lowered them not just because of their performance but I think the mental will also be gone with the loss against Furia, brazilian fans hammering them with hate, and the drama with their coaach.

11. MIBR - They are still fucked.

TL;DR:

1. SEN
2. LEV
3. G2
4. EG
5. KRU
6. 100T
7. Furia
8. NRG
9. C9
10. LOUD
11. MIBR

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Cook

i wouldnt be surprised if the top 4 of this list were the ones to represent americas at champs

Great list

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Fantastic list. Some things are slightly debatable, but this is a solid take.

No joke, I think this the best list I've seen this year, maybe it's because many matches have already been played but anyways, great job

Actually good take, every one of these teams feels like it's in a fair and justified position. One of the few instances where VLR brainrot isn't present.

I think the NRG KRU game will really solidify NRG's and KRU's position after the roster change of both teams.

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I think interchange LOUD with NRG and FURIA with C9 rest of the list is perfect