I mean, it’s not like they can play all 6 at the same time…

Oppa gangnam style

EDG would’ve made first seed, as the S1Mon stuff probably was around even during Bangkok, meaning that EDG probably could’ve just carried over some champs form and swept their way into stage 1 first seed.

Trace flopped due to role issues, FengF couldn’t reliably put up numbers on Tejo. He’s back now and looking better than ever though.

Hello, I am not hvoya but Midi isn’t as bad as people say.

It’s okay Midi is learning from Viva, the goat.

Personally, I think that S1Mon caused irreparable damage, meaning that the team no longer functioned. While one might say “they could just bite the bullet and be professional about it”, I believe that Valorant is a game that hinges on trust, and trust isn’t something you can just make up.

First of all, thank you for not allat-ing me. Secondly, by EDG “at this moment”, I more so meant “up until now”. I would never claim that Jieni7 version of EDG would compete for an international. He’s disappointed me enough. Thus, I do agree that it’s for the better that they’ve failed to make it.

I think XLG beating SEN is the most likely result if China were to get a single game in playoffs. Otherwise, its looking a little bleak. I think that China is probably the 2nd most competitive on a regional level behind APAC, and probably a tad above or below AMER (which yes, could make them 3rd but humor me). I think that this tournament has seen China grow on a massive scale globally. Despite trolls who say stuff like "Sen got easy way to playoffs", "TH were just trash", and "They beat TL with a sub", I think people can only discredit Chinese teams for so long. Someday, they'll have to accept that these Chinese teams, do indeed, just have some pretty cool stuff. I think seeing the growth of various teams between kickoff from now, we could see a large shakeup in Chinese teams that make Champs (made a thread earlier about this too), and we could potentially see even more China power. Admittedly, EDG is probably the only team at the moment who can be stated as a "internationals potential level winner", but I think tides may change depending on XLG's performance at Toronto. Now, of course, they could totally pull an EDG at Shanghai, but I pray that they don't.

Note for ppl who think that Midi is a sub: he is not. YOU, the player, straight up left the team. With that being said XLG 2-1.

Because hvoya gigachad.

I'm sure they'll miss me but they're a good team.

Potter is obviously Leo's alt.

Hopefully Berlin's return can lift their performances.

We pray for their bounce back.

I don't know about that one, my goat Viva is probably the only one who came out unscathed.

He has, but that doesn't infer that he's the final product.

There's hope.

Better hope EDG doesn’t poach hfmi.

Rare Atom is GONE

Berlin's boys hasn't been it this year mate.

Their new coach is former Bleed Esports coach? Is there a post for this? Not updated on VLR.

Wasn't their choice, but their core is strong. YOU probably the weakest link out of an incredibly strong team. Unlucky, but it happened.

Have you seen 2025 FPX? These guys have been transitioning between playing like me and juggling their roster ._.

Trust in XLG, trust in the lads.

The thing is, it's hard to put your finger on which four teams make Champs. However, the main candidates are probably four of the following:

Edward Gaming: Depends solely on their 5th, should make champs regardless though unless if they collapse.
Trace Esports: No more Tejo, meaning that FengF is back. Xlele also looks solid. Very dangerous looking team if they don't lose Biank to EDG.
Titan Esports Club: Lucas looks like a great addition, Luke needs to step up consistency a bit more however. Getting 3-0'd by THAT EDG side is not very convincing by any means, probably the weakest of the team on this list.
Xi Lai Gaming: Looking like Top 2 team in China, will have to see how Midi performs, could lower the team's standing or elevate it.
Bili Bili Gaming: Still makes some questionable decisions but also have some cool stuff.
Wolves Esports: Potential Top 3 team in China. Got a very good run in Toronto as of yet, gained a ton of international experience, you love to see it.
NOVA Esports: SWERL IS BACK BABY!!! NOW LETS HOPE THAT OoOoO gets DROPPED for an IGL with functioning hands! (GuanG, Ezeir, CB core is insane even though I didn't rate them at the beginning)

Sorry FPX, DRG and JDG, don't have a lot of hope for you guys. Not too excited for TYL and AG but will probably tune in to their Stage 2 matches to watch them get dropped.

TLDR: China's pretty competitive, and we could see a whole new cast of teams at Champs!

The thing is, he was amazing on duelist too :p

It’s fine he’s getting his stretches in

Silly trophy.

Lift your champs trophy <333

Now they just need to start their own catering and transportation company.

Aspas is also 1-3 against China
0-1 vs TE
1-2 vs EDG

Sounds familiar…

Shhhhhhh the world doesn’t know HOW good yet….

Hey guys, alternatively, you can jump on the early XLG train, you’ll look a lot cooler when we win. Ignore this guy ^^^

So does China as a region gain more respect now or are the deniers going to continue saying 1 team region? Is China a better region than EMEA?

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Let’s throw.

That’s good, his aim was decent last season but looked a bit off recently.

What happened to Nicc???

No. He will forever be my goat. He will be back and better than ever. Don't come back to this thread after any XLG game please.

Viva.

YOU already got replaced sadly.

Actually, Midi replaced YOU, so you can just keep weeping.

Just say that you've never watched XLG play lmao.

I mean, a very good example of this is bail of BLG, as well as hvoya of XLG. Foreign coaches like these who have a more varied history in Valorant alongside with Chinese talent displays what it takes for the region to thrive considering its short official history. Of course, there are some exceptional Chinese coaches like Muggle, AfteR, and arguably speaking 24k amongst a few others.

WOL is 3rd seed.

He's crazy good as you can see, but clearly is lacking experience.

Can't wait to watch EG play at Masters Toronto, gonna be a blast!

Why look for someone like m4? Go for the man himself @m4 job opportunity has opened.

Well, he's no ears.