FNS, s0m, florescent form new "superteam" for VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers
A new North American superteam featuring several former professional players has formed to compete in the VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers. Pujan "FNS" Mehta will coach the roster as it enters the first wave of qualifiers, set to begin on November 5.
Who is part of the superteam?
Although the team has yet to reveal its name, the new North American superteam was announced by former professional player Sam "s0m" Oh and will compete in the first VCT 2027 Open Qualifiers in North America. The roster features three players from NRG's 2022 lineup, which won the VCT 2022 - Stage 1 - Masters Reykjavík.
With Pujan "FNS" Mehta as the coach, the team will consist of:
- Ava "florescent" Eugene (2x Game Changers Championship winner)
- Jimmy "Marved" Nguyen (VALORANT Masters Reykjavík 2022 winner)
- Sam "s0m" Oh (VALORANT Champions 2025 winner)
- Ryan "Shanks" Ngo (Streamer)
- Yassine "Subroza" Taoufik (Former professional player and streamer)
- Pujan "FNS" Mehta (VALORANT Masters Reykjavík 2022 winner)
With several international champions on the roster, fans have already started calling the lineup North America's first superteam. The announcement marks the return of several players who had retired or stepped away from competitive play, building anticipation among fans eager to see them back on the server.
Although there will be no official broadcast during the early stages of the Open Qualifiers, with coverage only beginning in the Playoffs, fans will still be able to watch the team's matches on s0m's official channel.
VCT 2027 North America Open Qualifiers
The first Open Qualifiers will take place from November 5 to 8. The winner will secure a spot at VCT Americas Kickoff 2027 as North America's representative, as well as qualify for the Red Bull Home Ground World Final, set to take place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California.
With the open circuit format returning in 2027, fans can expect to see more exciting rosters emerge and plenty of surprises to arrive throughout the season.
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