MAD Lions return to VALORANT by signing Dark Ratio roster

Spanish esports organization MAD Lions has announced a return to the VALORANT discipline by signing Dark Ratio roster. The promising North American team will debut under the new tag on February 2 as part of VALORANT Challengers 2023: North America Split 1.

We are thrilled to be joining this exclusive group of talented players and established organizations in the National League's first season. VALORANT is the fastest growing discipline to date and we are proud to have made it through this competition.

Adam Adamu, Chief Strategy Officer at OverActive Media

VALORANT is the perfect addition to our existing esports teams and we're excited to help bring the league to the Canadian market. We are confident that the expansion in VALORANT will attract a significant audience of viewers while creating opportunities to interact with a new community of fans.

Alison Walker, Commercial Director, OverActive Media

The Dark Ratio team was formed at the end of last year. In a few months, the North American team became the winner of Proving Grounds 2022: Unleashed, and also reached the finals of the Knights Arena Monthly Gauntlet 2022: September and BoomTV VALORANT Select. In addition, the team qualified for VALORANT Challengers 2023: North America Split 1 on its own, placing 3rd-4th in the open qualifiers.

Interestingly, MoonChopper recently became the team's coach. The Japanese specialist previously worked with Cloud9 White, with whom he won many championships at the women's level.

In turn, the MAD Lions organization was represented in VALORANT from April to September last year. However, after missing out on the affiliate program, the club decided to leave the scene but explored options to return to the game.

The debut of the new MAD Lions roster will take place this week - the team will take part in VALORANT Challengers 2023: North America Split 1. The North American team is in Group B, which also includes TSM, M80 Esports, OREsports, The Guard and Disguised.

New VALORANT MAD Lions roster:

• Trick
• ZexRow
• drone
• Ange
• Will
• MoonChopper (head coach)