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After nearly two years of searching, Bad News Eagles has finally found a new home as Guild Esports announces the acquisition of their roster.
The team will now compete under the name Guild Eagles, marking a significant milestone for both the organization and the players involved.
Guild, a UK-based organization, had previously entered the Counter-Strike scene by signing a female team in March.
With the addition of the ex-Bad News Eagles roster, Guild expands its presence in the Valve shooter, securing its first male roster just in time for the upcoming PGL Copenhagen Major.
Building a roster from scratch can be a time-consuming and uncertain process.
However, acquiring the complete Bad News Eagles roster offers Guild Esports a ready-made team with a proven track record.
This not only brings an established synergy among the players but also eliminates the need for a lengthy trial-and-error phase.
The roster’s past success as underdogs adds a compelling narrative to Guild’s entry into CS2, generating immediate fan interest and showcasing the advantages of signing a cohesive and experienced unit over piecing together individual talents.
The newly acquired roster, comprised of Flatron “juanflatroo” Halimi, Rigon “rigoN” Gashi, Genc “gxx-” Kolgeci, Sener “SENER1” Mahmuti, and Dionis “sinnopsyy” Budeci, has been without organizational support for almost two years.
Despite this, they attended three Majors and consistently reached the Legends stage, becoming a much-celebrated underdog story in the Counter-Strike community.
The coaching staff, featuring Jonatan “Devilwalk” Lundberg and Kevin “kRYSTAL” Amend, has also transitioned to Guild.
Lundberg praised Guild’s vision, mentioning that despite receiving offers from multiple organizations during their time as an unsigned team, Guild was the most closely aligned with their goals in CS2.
He expressed confidence in Guild’s facilities and staff, affirming that it is the place where they belong to reach the next level.
The Guild Eagles roster, along with their coaching staff, is set to make their debut under the new organization in the CCT 2023 Online Finals 4.
Their first challenge will be against Preasy in the upper-bracket quarter-final, providing an early glimpse of their potential with Guild.
The roster, now officially representing Guild Eagles, consists of players from Kosovo and Switzerland, highlighting the diverse international composition of the team.
Jasmine Skee, CEO of Guild Esports, expressed excitement about the acquisition, stating that the trajectory of the Bad News Eagles roster has been inspirational and embodies the attitude valued at Guild Esports.
She emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting the team on their journey in CS2, especially with the release of CS2 providing an opportune time to increase Guild’s presence in Counter-Strike.
Guild Esports’ strategic move to acquire the Bad News Eagles roster marks an important moment in their Counter-Strike journey.
With a celebrated underdog story, a visionary coaching staff, and an imminent debut in the CCT 2023 Online Finals, Guild is poised to make a significant impact.
The decision to integrate an established roster not only reflects Guild’s commitment to success but also underscores the benefits of embracing a complete unit rather than assembling one from scratch.
As the team takes flight, the Counter-Strike community eagerly awaits the unfolding chapters of this partnership, anticipating a harmonious blend of talent, experience, and the potential for further underdog triumphs in the competitive scene.
The @_badnewseagles have landed at the Sky Guild Gaming Centre 🦅
Please welcome Guild Eagles, our new CS2 team! @gxxcs2 ✅@rigoncs ✅@sener1csgo ✅@sinnopsyy_ ✅@juanflatrooo ✅
coach @devilwalkcsgod ✅
and @banksesports ✅#CS2 #csgo #counterstrike2 pic.twitter.com/limXzP4ejY— GUILD (@guildesports) November 14, 2023
