Gentle Mates Eye Call of Duty League Spot
Gentle Mates Targeting LA Guerrillas’ Spot
French esports organization Gentle Mates is making a bold move to acquire the Call of Duty League (CDL) spot currently held by LA Guerrillas. Their ambition doesn’t stop there; they are also planning to disrupt the LA Thieves’ efforts to assemble a top-tier team.
LA Thieves’ “God Squad” in Jeopardy
On September 18, reports emerged that LA Thieves were aiming to sign Thomas ‘Scrappy’ Ernst and Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon from Toronto Ultra, along with Paco ‘HyDra’ Rusiewiez from Cloud9 New York, and coach Troy ‘Sender’ Michaels. This lineup promised to be one of the most formidable in the league, positioning them as strong contenders for the championship.
Gentle Mates’ Strategic Moves
The Gentle Mates are actively working to secure the LA Guerrillas’ spot and have already initiated talks with Scrappy and HyDra. This move has created uncertainty and delayed negotiations for the Thieves’ dream team. Scrappy prefers to keep Envoy with him, but there’s a chance Envoy might stay with Toronto Ultra.
Negotiations and Potential Outcomes
Negotiations are expected to conclude within a week. Other teams are also finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season, adding pressure to the ongoing talks. Even with just Scrappy and HyDra, the Gentle Mates could attract other top players, making them a formidable force in the league.
Gentle Mates’ Confidence and Other Bidders
Though it’s not confirmed that Gentle Mates will secure the spot, their confidence is evident. Other organizations, including Karmine Corp, have also shown interest in acquiring CDL spots, suggesting possible multiple organizational changes soon.
Gentle Mates’ Ambitions
Gentle Mates competed as a Challenger organization at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia with a roster including Harry, Bance, Denza, and Cobra. They now aim to elevate their status by becoming a partnered league franchise and serious championship contenders.
