Roughly a week before the LCS 2021 Lock-In, Counter Logic Gaming had multiple members on its professional League team catch COVID. CLG is also experiencing visa slowdowns. They've signed two temporary subs, here is their new roster:
Solo found himself in the unfortunate position of going teamless in the 2019 off-season after a rough ending to his time on Echo Fox. But halfway through the 2020 Spring Split, FlyQuest picked him up as an assistant coach, a new role for the top laner. However, he soon transitioned into a substitute for V1per, and is now helping the team on the Rift as they fight their way through playoffs. Watch our video interview here:
Solo makes his return, substituting in for V1per in the top lane after joining the team a few weeks ago as assistant coach. Solo has played in the LCS the last few years, starting his LCS journey on Clutch. Read more on his substitution here:
After visa delays for both Broxah and Shernfire, MikeYeung returned to Team Liquid and has rediscovered his passion for competition. Watch our video interview on YouTube, or read the transcription here:
Dignitas fills in their final Academy spot, signing former IMT, TL, and GG support, Olleh. This completes the DIG Academy squad with 5 former LCS veterans, giving them a stacked roster and a lot of places for substitutions and swap-outs for the LCS.
Well into the off-season, RNG has finally announced what is to come for their 2020 season. On December 15th, they announced the re-signing of Xiaohu, Uzi, and Ming, and two new signings in Betty and xiaolongbao.
