In a shocking turn of events, The Guard, champions of the 2023 VCT Americas Ascension tournament, has decided to release its entire VALORANT team and allow them to pursue new opportunities. The organization will cover the buyout fees for each player’s contract, making them unrestricted free agents.
According to a report by win.gg, The Guard will part ways with players trent, valyn, JonahP, Tex, neT, and coach Josh, providing them the freedom to sign with any team they choose. This decision comes after The Guard announced their withdrawal from the upcoming partnered league season.
The VCT Americas League stated that The Guard failed to meet the deadline to agree to the league’s team participation agreement, resulting in their exclusion from the 2024 season. Riot Games also confirmed that there will be no promoted team competing in VCT Americas for the upcoming season.
The players expressed their disappointment and surprise at the news, as they were unaware of the developments until the official announcement. While there is a possibility for the team to stick together and join another organization, it seems unlikely that Riot will allow them to compete in VCT Americas.
This decision has sparked outrage within the community, with pro players, casters, content creators, and fans expressing their frustration and disappointment.
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