UPDATE 1/5: After finalizing its LCS and amateur rosters, Evil Geniuses has finalized its roster for EG Academy.
Ahead of the 2021 season, Goldenglue took off his player hat and donned a coaching hat in its place, becoming the new head coach for the 100 Thieves Academy roster. We spoke with Goldenglue about his player career, his new role, and his expectations. Read and watch the interview here:
After a decade of professional League of Legends, North American mid laner Greyson "Goldenglue" Gilmer is hanging up his mouse and keyboard.
Riot Games' Global Contract Database was updated today, adding Goldenglue to Evil Geniuses' roster as a Mid Laner under a seven day contract. Jiizuke is also still listed under the team. Read more on their situation here:
Friday June 3rd, Goldenglue and Golden Guardians mutually parted ways, nullifying the remainder of their contract. Goldenglue started the entire LCS Spring Split for the org, making Playoffs with the team.
"I don't think I'll be destroying everyone individually, but I do know how to make my team better." Damonte says, acknowledging his role in the team, and his desire to become a stronger player and play maker in the Mid Lane. Check out the full interview here:
Golden Guardians have signed Damonte to start as their LCS Mid Laner, with Goldenglue and Ablazeolive competing for the Academy slot. Olleh also joins the org as positional coach. Read more on their roster moves here:
Golden Guardians Mid Laner Greyson "Goldenglue" Gilmer and Support Yuri "Keith" Jew joined Inven Global's Parkes Ousley to discuss re-uniting on a new organization, the unique forms of pressure on both players, and had some words their former jungler, Cloud9's Robert "Blaber" Huang.
Golden Guardians hosted a media day showing off their recent re-brand and new LCS roster. Only Hauntzer remains from the 2019 Spring Split, and he spoke with Inven Global about his thoughts on the upcoming year.
Change can be good, but NA proves change can also be bad. Here is each team's relative strength with their new roster. Who won, and who declined this off-season? And will someone be able to take down Team Liquid? Find out more here:
Faker participated in Champions for Charity, a 24-hour fundraiser stream hosted by Rick Fox On December 3rd, president of Bahamas Relief Foundation, Rick Fox, started a 24-hour fundraiser stream prior
GGS has had a rough time since joining the LCS in the franchise back in 2017, but they've been making steady improvements to both their players and coaching staff since then. Here is what they've done so far:
Cloud9 is one of the most decorated orgs in the LCS, but hasn't actually won a title in numerous years. They've already shaken up their roster a bunch, here is what has been rumored so far.
The League of Legends Worlds Championship brought fans from all over the world to Paris, France on November 10th, 2019. One fan in particular stood out of the crowd. As we approached Greyson "Goldenglue" Gilmer after FunPlus Phoenix’s victory over G2, fans gathered around him for pictures, and for a quick second, Yasin "Nisqy" Dinçer approached him for a high-five.
After defeating Clutch Gaming, Goldenglue joined InvenGlobal to talk about C9A's LCS debut, Cloud9's full roster dynamic, and double playoff preparation.
Top Laner Ziqing "Kumo" Zhao and Support David "Diamond" Bérubé will be making their respective LCS debuts, and Bot Laner Yuri "Keith" Jew will start in the LCS for the first time since the 2018 NA LCS Summer Split.
Greyson "Goldenglue" Gilmer will be making his 2019 LCS Spring Split debut in the Mid Lane for Cloud9's match against Echo Fox this Saturday afternoon at 4:00pm PST.
The leader of Worlds 2018 Semifinalist, Cloud9 was ready and thirsty for action. With just a few days left to the season, I met Bok “Reapered” Han-gyu at the Cloud9 team house for a chat.
Cloud9's 2018 League of Legends World Championship run was the finest international performance in North American history, but it also showed a glimpse of a bright future for the region's talent.
Cloud9 made history last weekend, defeating Afreeca Freecs 3-0 in the Quarterfinals of the League of Legends World Championship. On Saturday, they will face Fnatic in North America's first Worlds Semi
