by The Call of Duty League (CDL) is undergoing significant changes as Team Falcons, a Saudi Arabian organisation, has officially replaced the Vegas Legion, rebranding the team as the Vegas Falcons.
The roster for this new team will feature Saudi players Roxas, Exnid, KingAbody, and KHHX, who most recently competed at the Esports World Cup, finishing in the top 16.
Lewis “LewTee” Todd, the coach of the Falcons, expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging the challenges ahead but emphasising the team’s potential and the support of an entire region behind them.
The Falcons’ entry into the CDL marks the end of the Legion’s run, which began as the Paris Legion in 2019 before relocating to Las Vegas in 2022.
THE FALCONS ARE UNLEASHED!
We’re ready to dominate the @CODLeague ????
— @VegasFalcons #FalconsAreHere pic.twitter.com/dqU9hikt3q— Team Falcons (@TeamFalconsGG) August 21, 2024
The Legion had a lacklustre performance throughout its tenure, never quite making a significant impact in the league.
In addition to the Falcons’ entry, rumours are swirling about further shake-ups in the CDL.
Esports organisations like Fnatic and Gen.G are reportedly in talks to replace the Carolina Royal Ravens and Los Angeles Guerrillas.
Fnatic, which last competed in Call of Duty esports in 2017, and Gen.G, which had a strong presence in 2019, are both potentially returning to the scene.
Meanwhile, the future of Boston Breach is uncertain, with reports suggesting that their parent company, Oxygen Esports, may cease operations despite earlier denials.
These developments come amid broader changes within the CDL, following mass layoffs at Activision Blizzard and shifts in how the league is managed.
As the transition to the upcoming Black Ops 6 season approaches, the Call of Duty esports landscape appears to be on the cusp of significant transformations, with more roster and franchise changes expected in the coming weeks.
