Atlanta FaZe

The Atlanta FaZe is an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta FaZe is a partnership between FaZe Clan and Atlanta Esports Ventures. Atlanta was announced as one of the first five cities to host a CDL team.

Atlanta Faze
Short nameATL FaZe
GameCall of Duty
FoundedOctober 26, 2019 (2019-10-26)
LeagueCall of Duty League
LocationAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Colors     
CEOPaul Hamilton
Partners
Parent group
WebsiteOfficial website

History

On May 2, 2019, Activision Blizzard announced that Atlanta Esports Ventures had purchased one of the first five franchise slots for the Call of Duty League. According to ESPN, the publisher was looking to sell slots for approximately $25 million per team.[1][2] "We have the opportunity to — once again — play a pivotal role in Atlanta's diverse esports community by bringing the future of Call of Duty esports to the city," said Hamilton in a release at the time.[3] AEV and FaZe Clan partnered together for the team, and in October 2019, they announced that the team would be named the Atlanta FaZe.[4][5] Atlanta announced its inaugural season roster the same month.[6]

Current roster
Atlanta FaZe roster
PlayersCoaches
HandleNameNationalityPrevious team
aBeZy  Pharris, Tyler   United States  eUnited 
Arcitys  Sanderson, Alec   United States  Chicago Huntsmen 
Cellium  Jovel, McArthur   United States  FaZe Clan 
Sibilants (S)  Gray, Daunte   United States  Atlanta FaZe Academy 
Simp  Lehr, Chris   United States  eUnited 
Head coach
  • James "Crowder" Crowder
Assistant coach(es)
  • Richard "RJ" Simoncelli
Legend
  • (S) Substitute
  • (TW) Two-way player
  • (I) Inactive
  • (SS) Suspended
  • Injury/Illness

Latest roster transaction: November 6, 2020.

References
  1. Bhat, Keshav (May 2, 2019). "Five cities have purchased a spot in the upcoming franchised Call of Duty league". Charlie INTEL. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  2. Pei, Annie (May 2, 2019). "Activision Blizzard announces first 5 teams for Call of Duty esports league". CNBC. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  3. Shenke, Jarred (October 22, 2019). "Esports Team Owned By Cox Enterprises Buys Atlanta Property". Bisnow Atlanta. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  4. Bloom, David (October 26, 2019). "Call of Duty League Adds FaZe Clan To Atlanta Franchise Partnership". Forbes. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
  5. Duran, H.B. (October 28, 2019). "FaZe Clan, Atlanta Esports Ventures Reveal Call of Duty League Team, Atlanta FaZe". The Esports Observer. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  6. Binkowski, Stmw3sk8133_ (October 26, 2019). "Atlanta FaZe's Call of Duty League lineup revealed". Dot Esports. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
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