Author's note: A source from Team Liquid has confirmed to VLR that penny's signing is on a permanent basis. A previous version of this article referred to penny's addition as a temporary one to address nAts's absence from the beginning of Masters Toronto, and it has since been revised.

Team Liquid Team Liquid Europe Rank #9 penny Erik Penny paTiTek Patryk Fabrowski nAts Ayaz Akhmetshin Keiko Georgio Sanassy kamo Kamil Frąckowiak Serial Maikls Zdanovs has announced that in-game leader Ayaz "nAts" Akhmetshin is dealing with visa complications ahead of Masters Toronto, and that YFP YFP North America Rank #13 jakee Jake Anderson bdog Brandon Sanders stellar Brenden McGrath thief Brady Dever player Erik "penny" Penny will be joining them as part of a transition to a six-man roster.

penny, a Canadian Duelist player, previously played for Version1 Version1 Inactive and G2 Esports G2 Esports Inactive before the organization acquired The Guard The Guard Inactive JonahP Jonah Pulice trent Trent Cairns neT Michael Bernet valyn Jacob Batio tex Ian Botsch . He is currently competing for YFP, who just finished fourth at NA Challengers Stage 2. While his most-played agent throughout his professional Valorant career has been Jett, he has played Yoru and Neon more frequently in 2025.

"Excited to play in front of the home crowd and I will make sure to do my best for Liquid fans everywhere," penny said. "Thankful for this opportunity!"

penny's addition may see Team Liquid forced to change their team comp, given that kamo and Keiko have both played the role for them in 2025.

"There is still a chance that I will get visa but most likely not before the first match," nAts said. "I hope I will be able to show up to the tournament. I will keep everyone updated."

Team Liquid Team Liquid Europe Rank #9 penny Erik Penny paTiTek Patryk Fabrowski nAts Ayaz Akhmetshin Keiko Georgio Sanassy kamo Kamil Frąckowiak Serial Maikls Zdanovs 's full roster is now: