The 2024 Valorant North America season was full of highs and lows. Fans witnessed some incredible plays, unexpected upsets, and a few teams making history. But while some teams celebrated success, others ended their season on a disappointing note. Whether it was falling short of expectations or failing to make a mark internationally, not everyone could keep up with the competition.
As the offseason begins, many teams opt for changes—adjusting their rosters in hopes of bouncing back stronger for 2025. New faces, big trades, and a few departures shocked the whole scene. This year’s Rostermania will shape how the next season goes.
Here are all the team changes that happened during the offseason for the North Americas region for the 2024 – 25 season:
Sentinels
Player
Role
Status
Zachary “zekken” Patrone
Duelist
Retained player
Mohamed “Johnqt” Ouarid
IGL/ Initiator
Retained player
Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro
Controller/ Sentinel
Retained player
Marshall “N4RRATE” Massey
Sentinel
New Signing
Sean “Bang” Bezerra
Controller
New Signing
G2 Esports
Player
Role
Status
Alexander “Jawgemo” Mor
Duelist
New Signing
Nathan “leaf” Orf
Sentinel/ Controller
Retained player
Trent “trent” Cairns
Initiator
Retained player
Jacob “valyn” Batio
IGL/ Controller
Retained player
Jonah “JonahP” Pulice
Flex/ Controller
Retained player
100 Thieves
Player
Role
Status
Alexander “Zander” Dituri
Controller
New Signing
Kelden “Boostio” Pupello
IGL/ Sentinel
Retained player
Peter “Asuna” Mazuryk
Flex/ Sentinel
Retained player
Daniel “eeiu” Vucenovic
Initiator
Retained player
Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban
Duelist
Retained player
Cloud9
Player
Role
Status
Victor “v1c” Truong
Controller
New Signing
Daniel “Rossy” Abedrabbo
Controller/ Initator
New Signing
Francis “OXY” Hoang
Duelist
Retained player
Erick “Xeppaa” Bach
Flex
Retained player
Kaleb “moose” Jayne
Sentinel
Retained player
Loud
Player
Role
Status
Douglas “dgzin” Silva
Duelist
New Signing
Vinicius “v1nNy” Gonçalves
Flex
New Signing
Bryan “Pancada” Luna
Controller
Retained player
Cauan “cauanzin” Pereira
initiator
Retained player
Arthur “tuyz” Vieira
Initiator
Retained player
Leviatán
Player
Role
Status
Max “Demon1” Mazanov
Duelist
New Signing
Nathan “nataNk” Bocqueho
Flex
New Signing
Ian “tex” Botsch
Sentinel
Retained player
Corbin “C0M” Lee
Initiator
Retained player
Francisco”kiNgg” Aravena
IGL/ Controller
Retained player
KRÜ Esports
Player
Role
Status
Benjamín “adverso” Poblete
Initiator
New Signing
Roberto “Mazino” Rivas
Sentinel/ Flex
Retained player
Marco “Melser” Machuca
Controlle/ Sentinel
Retained player
Angelo “keznit” Mori
Duelist
Retained player
Fabian “Shyy” Usnayo
Sentinel
Retained player
Evil Geniuses
Player
Role
Status
Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker
Controller
New Signing (SUB)
Tyler “sym” Porter
Duelist
New Signing (SUB)
Phat “supamen” Le
Controller
Derrek “Derrek” Ha
Initiator
Nicholas “NaturE” Garrison
Sentinel
FURIA
Player
Role
Status
Agustin “nzr” Ibarra
Initiator
Retained player
Khalil “Khalil” Schmidt
Controller
Retained player
Leonardo “mwzera” Serrati
Duelist
Retained player
Ilan “havoc” Eloy
Sentinel
Retained player
NRG
Player
Role
Status
Andrew “Verno” Maust
Initiator
New Signing
Adam “mada” Pampuch
Duelist
New Signing
Pujan “FNS” Mehta
IGL/ Sentinel
Retained player
Sam “s0m” Oh
Controller
Retained player
Ethan “Ethan” Arnold
Flex
Retained player
MIBR
Player
Role
Status
Matheus “mazin” Araújo
Controller
Retained player
Felipe “Liazzi” Galiazzi
Sentinel
Retained player
Davi “Palla” Alcides
Duelist
New Signing
Arthur “artzin” Araujo
Sentinel/ Controller
Retained player
Gabriel “rich” Rosa
Initiator
Retained player
2GAME Esports
Player
Role
Status
Brenno “zap” Roberto
Flex
Retained player
Luiz “lz” Reche
Controller
Retained player
Caio “silentzz” Morita
Duelist
Retained player
Rodrigo “spikeziN” Lombardi
Duelist/ Flex
Retained player
Vitor “gobera” Gobo
Sentinel
New Signing
Why Are These Changes So Important?
Teams can’t afford to lose in a game as competitive as Valorant. The 2024 season showed just how quickly the meta can shift and how important it is for teams to adapt. For some, disappointing results came from a lack of synergy, inconsistent performances, or even being outpaced by teams with fresher strategies.
To succeed at the highest level, rosters must strike a perfect balance between mechanical skill, teamwork, and adaptability. When something isn’t clicking, teams have no choice but to make changes. These adjustments are about more than just replacing underperforming players—they’re about building a team that can work together, handle pressure, and hopefully deliver results when it matters most.
With 2025 on the horizon, these roster changes are crucial. Teams are looking to bounce back stronger, cement their place in the competitive scene, and confidently take on international competition. This period of Rostermania is about shaping not just the following season but the long-term future of NA Valorant.
ACE is a dedicated esports fan whose love for the scene began with his first Counter-Strike match. After transitioning to Valorant, his passion only grew stronger. When he's not gaming, he writes articles, guides, and skin reviews, and he consistently works to climb the ranked ladder, no matter the challenge