Discover all the major VALORANT roster changes ahead of VCT Americas Stage 2. From FURIA toLOUD, get insights into new lineups, IGL swaps, and coaching staff updates as teams aim for Champions Paris 2025.

As the road to VALORANT Champions Paris 2025 heats up, VCT Americas Stage 2 bringswith it a fresh wave of roster changes. Several top organizations across theAmericas have reshuffled their lineups in hopes of finding the perfect chemistryand momentum to qualify for the most prestigious event of the year. While someteams have maintained stability, others are making bold moves with new players,coaches, and in-game leaders (IGLs). Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of everyconfirmed roster update heading into VCT Americas Stage 2.

FURIA: A FullOverhaul and New Leadership

Noteam has seen more volatility than FURIA. After undergoing five major changessince Stage 1, FURIA has essentially rebuilt its lineup from the ground up. Theteam has handed the IGL role to Victor ‘Urango’ Rodrigues, a promising figureexpected to bring structure and new tactics.

Inaddition, the organization has brought in Ian ‘shaW’ Jardim as head coach andLucas ‘Kamino’ Kamino as assistant coach, aiming for a new strategic approach.With a brand-new leadership core and young talent in the mix, Stage 2 is amake-or-break moment for FURIA.

FURIA’s Stage 2Roster:

• Olavo ‘heat’ Marcelo

• Luiz ‘basic’ Tessar

• Davi ‘Palla’ Alcides

• Arthur ‘tuyz’ Vieira

• Victor ‘Urango’ Rodrigues (IGL)

• Ian ‘shaW’ Jardim (Head Coach)

• Lucas ‘Kamino’ Kamino (Assistant Coach)

NRG: A VeteranRetires, New Talent Arrives

NRGhas also experienced significant shifts. After a disappointing run in both theKickoff and Stage 1, longtime IGL Pujan ‘FNS’ Mehta announced his retirementfrom competitive VALORANT. His departure paved the way for Logan ‘skuba’Jenkins, a rising star from Cubert Academy, to join the main roster.

WithEthan ‘Ethan’ Arnold assuming the IGL role and bonkar returning as head coach,NRG is aiming to reestablish its former dominance. Although there were flashesof potential during the Esports World Cup, their early playoff exit suggestsmore work is needed.

NRG’s Stage 2Roster:

• Sam ‘s0m’ Oh

• Adam ‘mada’ Pampuch

• Brock ‘brawk’ Somerhalder

• Logan ‘skuba’ Jenkins

• Ethan ‘Ethan’ Arnold (IGL)

• Malkolm ‘bonkar’ Rench (Head Coach)

• Joe ‘Strong’ Edwards (Assistant Coach)

2GAME Esports:Survival Mode Activated

For2G Esports, Stage 2 is a high-stakes mission. As an Ascension team, their futurein VCT is uncertain unless they make the playoffs and outperform G2 Esports,who already secured a 2026 spot.

In astrategic move, 2G brought back Luis ‘pryze’ Henrique from FURIA and demotedEstevão ‘Askia’ Palmeira to the academy roster. With intense pressure looming,2G’s revamped lineup must show peak performance to keep their VCT dreams alive.

2G’s Stage 2Roster:

• Caio ‘silentzz’ Morita

• Rodrigo ‘spikeziN’ Lombardi

• Vitor ‘gobera’ Cesar

• Luis ‘pryze’ Henrique

• Luiz ‘lz’ Reche (IGL)

• Anderson ‘faithz0r’ Yabusaki (Head Coach)

• Luiz ‘Yushi’ Coelho (Assistant Coach)

KRÜ Esports:Searching for a Comeback

Oncea dominant force, KRÜ Esports has struggled since Champions 2024. Withdeclining results, the organization released IGL Benjamín ‘adverso’ Poblete andintroduced Jesús ‘Dantedeu5’ Larrosa as the new in-game leader.

Theroster still features KRÜ veterans like keznit and Mazino, but the team’strajectory will heavily depend on how quickly they can adapt to the newleadership.

KRÜ’s Stage 2Roster:

• Marco ‘Melser’ Machuca

• Angelo ‘keznit’ Mori

• Fabian ‘Shyy’ Usnayo

• Roberto ‘Mazino’ Rivas

• Jesús ‘Dantedeu5’ Larrosa (IGL)

• Jorge ‘Atom’ Noriega (Head Coach)

• Alan ‘ddx’ Salvati (Assistant Coach)

Leviatán:Rebuilding with Former M80 Stars

Despitefinishing third at Champions Seoul 2024, Leviatán has underperformed thisseason. Struggling with inconsistency, the team let go of Daniel ‘Rossy’Abedrabbo and Maximilian ‘Demon1’ Mazanov, allowing them to explore new teams.

Tofill the gaps, Leviatán signed two former M80 players: Anthony ‘okeanos’ Nguyenand Eduardo ‘Sato’ Sato, both expected to bring aggressive firepower andflexibility.

Leviatán’sStage 2 Roster:

• Ian ‘tex’ Botsch

• Corbin ‘C0M’ Lee

• Anthony ‘okeanos’ Nguyen

• Eduardo ‘Sato’ Sato

• Francisco ‘kiNgg’ Aravena (IGL)

• Casper ‘Desmo’ Rasmussen (Head Coach)

LOUD: The Fallof a Giant?

Oncethe pride of Brazil, LOUD has stumbled in 2025. After losing iconic playersMatias ‘Saadhak’ Delipetro and Felipe ‘Less’ Basso to the EMEA region, the teamhas struggled to find its rhythm—winning only one series this year.

WithRobbie ‘RobbieBk’ Boerkamp taking over as IGL and newcomer Leandro ‘Virtyy’Moreno joining the lineup, LOUD is banking on fresh synergy to reignite theirspark.

LOUD’s Stage 2Roster:

• Cauan ‘cauanzin’ Pereira

• Bryan ‘pANcada’ Luna

• Lucca ‘lukxo’ Travaioli

• Leandro ‘Virtyy’ Moreno

• Robbie ‘RobbieBk’ Boerkamp (IGL)

• Kaan ‘Leader’ Taşpınar (Head Coach)

• Matheus ‘mat’ Dourado (Assistant Coach)

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