Week 2 of the LTA North delivered with 4 3-game series, and Emily Rand sits down with Cloud9’s Blaber and Eyla & FBI from 100 Thieves to break down all the madness. 100T took down TL, C9 knocked out FlyQuest, and then 100T clutched first seed over C9—absolute chaos.The squad dives into their big upsets, Fearless Draft mode, adapting to gameplay changes and the meta, and what’s next for them in Brazil.

Plus, we get the inside scoop on scrims, spicy picks, and who’s trolling in comms. The PROS predict next week’s matchups to determine the last 2 teams to travel South, and who takes an extended vacation before Split 2.

With week 1 of the LTA in the books, Raz caught up with APA, Sniper, and Exyu.

On this week’s episode of PROS, Emily is joined by Team Liquid Honda’s CoreJJ, NRG KIA’s Huhi, and FlyQuest’s Massu to break down all the action from the LCS! Shopify Rebellion shocked the League by earning their first win of the summer by taking down Dignitas, while Cloud9 and Team Liquid Honda swept their opponents to remain undefeated heading into their face off next weekend. The Pros discuss why Shopify have the most potential of the bottom teams, how they prepare to take on new champions and patches, and Massu learns the deep history between Huhi and CoreJJ. Be sure to watch or listen to this weeks PROS to catch up on the LCS, here on youtube as well as other podcast platforms!

The LCS is finally BACK after a 2 week hiatus, and Raz is joined by Cloud9's Jojopyun, Flyquest’s Inspired, and NRG KIA’s FBI after our first weekend back on the live patch. The pros talk about FBI’s 50 minute bangers against Shopify Rebellion, why the patch changes didn’t really do much, and why Cloud9, Team Liquid Honda, and FlyQuest are just better than everyone else. Be sure to watch until the end, where the Pros reminisce and share stories about their time as teammates on Evil Geniuses and preview their upcoming matches next week.

In this episode of PROS, Azael chats to DIG Zven, 100T Sniper and NRG Huhi to talk about how players stay sharp during the break, how the top LCS top dogs are looking right now and how to escape the predicament of being in LCS low.

PROS is now on Spotify!

Week 3 of the LCS has wrapped, and 2 weeks in a row we have the winners club, with Cloud9's Vulcan, FlyQuest's Inspired, and Team Liquid Honda's APA joining Jatt to talk about the LCS. This week, our LCS pros talk about the match of the week, where FlyQuest ended their rivalry with Dignitas in dominating fashion, putting a fast end to #DIGSZN. The pros also talk about literally every other team in the LCS, celebrating the wins, meme'ing the losses, and ranking them all. Each person at the table has been on a team with Impact, and they also share their stories on one of the most influential and iconic LCS players of all time. And be sure to check out PROS on Youtube.com/LCS

Flyquest's Inspired, Cloud9's Zven, and Dignitas's Srtty join Jatt for the first LTA North episode of PROS to unpack a new year of League of Legends and the upcoming LTA North Split 1 tournament! With the draw show complete, the group dives into bracket predictions, matchups like FlyQuest vs. Shopify Rebellion, and insights on roster dynamics, including Zven’s return to Cloud9 and Srtty’s pro league debut. They also discuss the new gameplay changes to LoL Season 1, and how the addition of Atakan and minion tweaks will impact the meta. With bold predictions and behind-the-scenes stories, this is your ultimate preview for the LTA season! Don't miss the hype as the pros share their thoughts on the road to Brazil and First Stand. 0:00 Introduction and Format Discussion 1:38 Bracket Analysis and Matchup Breakdown 8:03 Srtty's LTA Debut & Reflections 13:09 Flyquest vs Shopify Matchup Discussion 18:23 100 Thieves vs Disguised Matchup Discussion 19:16 Cloud9 Offseason & Matchup vs Lyon 23:12 Team Liquid vs Dignitas Matchup Discussion 26:44 Dignitas's Season Expectations 28:45 Reflections on Consistency & Continuity 34:44 LoL Season 1 Gameplay Changes & Predictions Learn more and view the full match schedule at https://lolesports.com/en-US?leagues=lta_n Follow us: https://twitter.com/ltanorth https://instagram.com/ltanorth https://tiktok.com/@ltanorth

Before FlyQuest, Team Liquid and 100 Thieves jet off to EU we had one more chance to chat to the PROS about everything Worlds. Azael has a lot of questions and the lads have a LOT of answers. Is Sniper giving R7 the hands in scrims already? How does Umti really feel about repping the LCS at the biggest international event of the year? How fondly does Bwipo remember his time on Fnatic and is he ready to lead his rookies into the flames of the World Championships? The LCS PROS talk about who they're excited to play against, what they think they're going to struggle with and how playing your own game isn't just a nice thing to hear it's the only way to have success up against the best in the world. This is a full-length, jam packed episode of the highest quality yapping that you don't want to miss. Tune in now to help Faker out of the sidelane where rumor says he's still farming away.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:06 How excited are our Worlds Rookies?
12:12 Representing the LCS as an import
15:50 Bwipo's advice for Sniper
23:23 LCS HOPIUM CHECK IN
35:05 How do you get to great?
39:12 Thoughts on the Worlds patch?
44:47 Greatest strength and greatest struggle at Worlds
52:29 The esports team pressure cooker
56:58 Who do you most want to play against?
1:00:00 Good luck at Worlds LCS!

The LCS might be done for the year but that doesn't mean there's not a lot to talk about! Finals weekend was one of the most memorable yet, thanks in no small part to the ending of the last game of the series.

Join Finals weekend enjoyers (and competitors) FLY Bwipo, TL Umti and 100 Tomo as they talk about the thoughts behind the final moments of the game, what they'd do differently and whether or not they think it's even the most cinematic ending to a series not just in the LCS but globally.

All this and more including the 100 v FLY Friday series, the sweet opening ceremony and what Team Liquid might've picked if they'd gotten to play the game five everyone expected.

The LCS has wrapped the last week of playoffs in the Riot Games Arena before we send our top 3 teams to the Youtube Theater in Los Angeles for the LCS Championship.

Jatt is joined on this episode of PROS by Sniper from 100 Thieves, APA from Team Liquid Honda, and Inspired from Flyquest after 3 days of intense LCS action, with a total of 14 of 15 possible games played across the weekend. Sniper reflects on knocking both Dignitas and Cloud9 out of playoffs, with additional commentary from APA and Inspired. They also break down their own epic 5 game series, where TL qualified straight to Saturday’s championship match.

The pros also look ahead to next week’s LCS Championship, and beyond that; Worlds. Be sure to watch or listen to this week’s episode of PROS to get all caught up on the action of the LCS from the penultimate week of the post-season, and get hyped for finals weekend!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Initial Reactions to 100 vs C9
2:41 - All Chat Strats
4:15 - Focus up, back to 100 vs C9
10:15 - The thrill of Victory
14:10 - Diagnosing Cloud9
22:32 - Recapping TL vs FLY
25:20 - Next Friday: FLY vs 100
28:40 - Sniper beat DIG this week... again
30:24 - Playing in a big venue
32:33 - Inspired reflects on his EG Championship
35:40 - Looking back at 2024 LCS
39:59 - Come watch the Finals! 

The second week of the LCS Post-Season delivered with 3 incredible matches, and Emily and the pros break down the weekend’s action! Team Liquid Honda’s CoreJJ joins after watching FLY vs C9 from the LCS Lounge, alongside the victorious Bwipo and Massu from Flyquest. The pros dunk on their opponents from the weekend, talk about expectations versus reality, and predict how the next round of playoffs might play out. They also celebrate their qualification to the World Championship, as they head towards their Winner’s Bracket final next week and continue to ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ on the road to the LCS Championship in Los Angeles. Timestamps: 0:00 - Recapping C9 vs FLY 7:15 - When should you change draft strategy 9:54 - Recapping TL vs 100 13:45 - What New Players Bring to a Struggling Team 17:38 - Recapping DIG vs NRG 24:40 - Previewing 100 vs DIG 27:29 - What Makes a Good Coach 32:36 - Worlds Bound! 38:59 - Previewing TL vs FLY 42:45 - Is Berserker Him? 45:30 - Predict the Week 47:38 - What is that Blue Thing? 49:55 - Post Credits Scene

After the first weekend of LCS Post-Season games, Raz is joined on PROS by the victors of round one, with 100 Thieves’ Tomo alongside Inspired and Busio from FlyQuest. The gang breaks down their matches: a one-sided sweep from 100 Thieves over Dignitas, while Flyquest defeated NRG Kia 3-1. The pros talk pre-match expectations versus reality, what went right and wrong in their games, and share their thoughts on the 14.16 playoff patch. Tomo previews his upcoming match against Team Liquid Honda, while Inspired and Busio prepare to square off against Cloud9 — and nobody has any clue if NRG Kia or Dignitas will come out on top, when the LCS Playoffs returns next FRIDAY. So mark your calendars and get ready to see the LCS teams ‘Put Up or Shut Up’ as they battle on the road to the LCS Championship!

Timestamps:
0:00 - Recapping FLY vs NRG
4:58 - What do Pros think of Laneswaps?
10:04 - FLY's Counterpicks
11:09 - Recapping DIG vs 100
13:57 - Thoughts on Practice Habits
15:58 - 100 Thieves Spring vs Summer (& Tomo)
20:44 - How good is Team Liquid?
24:24 - Playoff Patch 14.16
29:14 - Friday Preview: DIG vs NRG
33:27 - Saturday Preview: TL vs 100
37:15 - Sunday Preview: FLY vs C9

Playoff-bound PROS Cloud9's Blaber, FlyQuest's Bwipo, and 100 Thieves' Sniper join Jatt to recap the final week of the LCS regular season and preview the post season. The pros break down this weekend's biggest matchups starting with C9 vs FLY's battle for 2nd place and the first round playoff bye, 100 Thieves playful series versus Shopify Rebellion, and the closer-than-expected match between Dignitas and Immortals. Everyone shares their thoughts on the upcoming playoff bracket and their opponents, as well as revealing who tops their charts for the upcoming Kia All-Pro voting. Sniper gets a history lesson about Worlds 2018 and the crazy metas he's avoided. And to top it all off, Bwipo shares some of his wisdom gained with the next generation. Will Sniper ever play Sion? Tune into LCS Playoffs to find out!

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Recap C9 vs FLY
5:56 - Sniper looks ahead to Playoffs
6:45 - Diagnosing Dignitas
9:02 - Thoughts on 100 vs SR
10:10 - Bwipo shares how Experience Matters
13:30 - What Sniper learned from last Playoffs
14:45 - TL Undefeated Season
19:16 - All Things All Pro
29:34 - Sniper Lesson 1: Worlds History
34:21 - Sniper Lesson 2: Weird Metas
38:25 - Playoff Preview: FLY vs NRG & 100 vs DIG
41:30 - Thoughts on Patch 14.16
43:07 - Bwipo Dispenses Wisdom

Zven returns to host PROS alongside Cloud9's Berserker, Team Liquid Honda's UmTi, and Shopify Rebellion's Insanity after the most anticipated matchup of the LCS Summer Split. Zven talks to Berserker and UmTi about their 3 game banger series to decide who would remain undefeated in the LCS. Insanity joins the discussion to give his take on the matchup, and his own 3 game series versus Flyquest that saved the season for Shopify Rebellion. The pros also talk about patch 14.15, why nobody had the guts to play Aurora today, and who they think are the most deserving players for All Pro and MVP. Be sure to watch this week's PROS on youtube. or listen on podcast platforms!

Conference level competition for Split 1 in the LTA North is now complete, so FlyQuest’s Bwipo, along with Team Liquid Honda’s Yeon and CoreJJ sit down with Jatt on this week’s episode of PROS to cover all the action.  Hot off their best-of-one match for seeding, the players review the current chapter of the FlyQuest and Team Liquid rivarly, before talking about the ups and downs of the past week-- dropping to the lower bracket last week against 100 Thieves and Cloud9 but bouncing back to send Shopify Rebellion and Dignitas straight to Split 2. The pros also discuss their thoughts on fearless, Atakhan changes, and their competition in Brazil as they head to São Paulo for the next stage of Americas competition.

And to clarify, the rest of Split 1 will be played on the 25.S1.3 Patch. 

It's been far too long since we've sat down with our LTA North PROS, so ahead of Opening Weekend for Split 2, C9 Kia Blaber, Team Liquid Honda Yeon, and FlyQuest Busio join Jatt to cover everything you missed since the end of Split 1.

Everyone was jet-lagged after returning home from bootcamps in Korea, and they only remember day one of First Stand... that's the story and we're sticking to it. The pros also talk about what to expect in Split 2, like whether TL are still the best, if any of the teams that missed out on Brazil have a chance to make MSI, and whether fearless or the death of lane-swaps has a bigger impact on the game.

The pros also go deep on content creation, and share their solo queue tips so -Jatt- fans at home can climb the ladder.

The LTA North travelled south to Brazil to compete in the first meeting with the LTA South for cross-conference competition, and Azael sits down with Cloud9's Zven & Vulcan alongside Team Liquid Honda's Impact to break down all the action from the past weekend. This week the pros discuss traveling to Brazil, competing in front of the most passionate esports fans in the Americas, and competing for their spot at First Stand. The squad talks about their Sunday series' against Loud and Isurus Estral, and take shots at FlyQuest and 100 Thieves for their performances against Pain Gaming and Leviatán-- as well as their excitement(?) towards a potential 5 game series of fearless draft as Split 1 concludes next weekend!0:00 - Intro and Impact's First Thoughts after TL's Series3:40 - Team Liquid's Start to Split 17:45 - Can Laneswaps Die?9:28 - Fan Atmosphere in São Paulo12:25 - C9 vs LOUD16:15 - Vulcan ~Copes~ Rants about Tiebreaker20:15 - Thoughts on Fearless25:30 - 100T vs PAIN Review28:01 - FLY vs LEV Review30:01 - FLY vs 100T Preview34:30 - TL vs C9 Preview40:30 - Tune in Next Week for the Finals!

Opening Weekend of Split 2 in the LTA has concluded and Raz sits downs with FlyQuest Bwipo, Lyon Oddielan, and Disguised Huhi to talk about the banger games, the biggest upsets, and how all of the LTA teams stack up after their first matches.

SPOILERS AHEAD: The pros recap their matches where Flyquest and Lyon top the tables, and Bwipo spills the tea on his Yorick pick in the slobernocker of a game versus Disguised. Oddielan talks about the improvements and confidence boosts helping out his team, while Huhi is focused on growth for DSG. Everyone shares their experience with the korean bootcamp ahead of the season, before previewing their matches next week. Huhi is excited to play former teammates on 100 Thieves, alongside a tough weekend that also includes Cloud9. Oddielan is excited to play versus Contractz, Naafiri, and the aggressive playstyle of Shopify Rebellion, but knows that the first step to moving into the “Top 4” will be to take down Team Liquid Honda. Bwipo… well he’s not worried about his matchups next weekend at all.

It’s an EG Reunion as FlyQuest Inspired, Cloud9 Vulcan and Team Liquid Impact sit down with Emily to recap the second week of LTA Split 2 and take a trip down memory lane.

The Pros recap their 2-0 weeks and discuss how big of a gap there is between the Top 4 teams and the bottom 4 teams. Vulcan and Inspired are feeling good, but LYON made things a bit too close for comfort for Impact. Everyone then discusses whether or not 100 Thieves are in danger of falling out of the Top 4, before shifting to scrims. Vulcan and Inspired discuss whether or not they prefer to scrim fearless or standard now that we’re back to best of ones, and how important it is to be prepared for the upcoming group stage and super week. Then the Pros take some time to discuss what made that 2022 EG lineup so special, Impact’s status as unpaid temporary team manager in Korea, and what message they’d send to their other former teammate Jojopyun.

The LTA North Split 2 Positioning Phase is complete, and Azael sits down with Cloud9 Kia’s Zven alongside 100 Thieves’ Sniper and Quid to break down all this action packed super week.The pros recap the matches this week, covering their own dominant performances as well as commenting on some surprising upsets. Sniper tries valiantly to defend his high-highs and questionable lows while Azael and Zven seek answers on scrim performances and hot-takes.The squad also reacts to the standings and group stages after explaining it all to Sniper (to mild success), before looking ahead to next weekend’s matchups.A super fun episode that will have any honest LTA fan laughing throughout.

Fearless is finally back in the LTA North, with the first weekend of the Group Phase! Raz sits down at the end of an action packed weekend with Disguised’s ScaryJerry, Shopify Rebellion’s Fudge, and Dignitas’ Isles to break it all down.

Right off the jump, the pros deep dive into the barn-burner of a series between SR and DIG, as Fudge and Isles reflect on the up’s, down’s, twists and turns of a brutal 3-game battle. ScaryJerry reflects on his own challenges against Cloud9 Kia, the top seeded team coming out of the positioning phase.

The Group Phase ushers in the return of fearless drafts, and Raz gets everyones thoughts on the changing preparations, scrim strategies, and mind-games that go into series play with a much broader swath of champion diversity.

ScaryJerry shares his path to pro journey and rookie experiences so far, while Fudge and Isles share the wisdom of their grizzled veterancy.

Despite the different circumstances, it’s clear that they all share a drive to compete and a love for league of legends.Finally, the squad previews their upcoming matchups on May 3rd where Shopify Rebellion faces off against FlyQuest before 100 Thieves and Dignitas take to the rift. On Sunday May 4th, Disguised will rematch against Team Liquid Honda, followed by Lyon versus Cloud9 Kia. Be sure to tune in next weekend to the LTA North!

No cap: This weekend of the LTA North has been filled with some of the closest and most exciting games so far, and this week Cloud9 Kia’s Blaber, Lyon’s Licorice, and 100 Thieves’ River joins Emily to talk about the highs and lows of the competition.

It all starts with a recap of Cloud9 and LYON’s insane 3 game series that had everyone sitting on the edge of their seats, with the pros telling all about what went right, and where it all fell apart… including River who was sure the match would be over after 2 games. River also gets quizzed on 100 Thieves’ scrims, and whether or not they have seen improvement since his public critique last week.

But at the end of the day, all that matters are the stage results, and the squad review 100T’s match against Dignitas, before sharing their thoughts on Team Liquid Honda’s performance against Disguised, and Shopify Rebellion’s fight against Flyquest. We only have one more week of Group Stage Round Robin before cross conference play, and the LTA North feels closer in skill than it’s ever been.

Before they look ahead to next week’s matchups and our Spirit Blossom theme day, the pros discuss their feelings on the new Season 2 gameplay changes like grub spawns and Thornbound Atakhan, and share stories of their times as former teammates. Don’t miss this episode of PROS, and be sure to tune in next week for more LTA North action!

The Group Phase of LTA North Split 2 is almost complete, with the inter-group Round Robin finished, and the final round of cross-group play on the horizon. Jatt is joined on PROS this week by the victorious members of Flyquest, Massu and Busio, and their opponents from Dignitas Srtty and Sheiden.SPOILERS AHEAD: The group starts with a solo-queue advice ice-breaker to help Jatt climb the ranks, before diving into the most viral moment of the weekend… and it’s not SR’s upset over 100 Thieves or C9's nail-biting base defenses versus Team Liquid, but Sheiden’s pre-match interview.Of course the pros also talk about the ups & downs of Split 2, this weekend’s matchups, and the resulting Group Standings. They discuss Shopify Rebellion’s upset over 100 Thieves, Cloud9 & Flyquest’s dominance, and if there really is that much separation between the rest of the teams.Finally the squad looks ahead to next weekend, where Cloud9 & Flyquest will face off to those their opponents in the playoffs, and Dignitas will play versus Lyon in a playoff’s qualifier. Be sure to tune in next weekend for the last week of the LTA North Split 2 regular season.0:00 - Intro0:35 - Solo Queue Tips Icebreaker6:30 - Getting to Know Sheiden11:08 - FLY vs DIG Recap17:15 - DIG's Journey for Improvement21:20 - Scrim Stories23:30 - Thoughts on C928:15 - SR vs 100T Recap32:15 - What's up with Shopify Rebellion?34:35 - Gameplay Changes36:55 - Rapid Fire Predictions41:00 - Jatt Lore

The LTA North Regular season is complete, and Raz is joined by Team Liquid Honda APA, 100 Thieves Quid, and Shopify Rebellion Palafox to break down the weekend’s matches, give all their takes on Kia All-Pro and MVP, and preview the first round of playoffs.

The PROS discuss the inside story behind Team Liquid’s series versus Shopify Rebellion, and the addition of Yuuji to TL’s starting roster. Everyone reminisces about their own entrance to the league, before the Palafox and APA give their take on Quid’s dominant performance versus Disguised. They also talk about the much anticipated but ultimately disappointing series between Flyquest and Cloud9.

But the real spicy conversations begin once the group dives in Kia All-Pro predictions… you might think that C9 and FLY have the spots locked, but you’ll be surprised by how the pros feel with all the context of stage play and scrims to judge their decisions with. It’s a heated debate and you don’t want to miss it.

Finally, the squad provides some solo queue tips on the new patch, before diving into the expectations for the first round of playoffs. They preview SR’s upcoming match versus FLY, as well as TL’s battle against C9… all coming to your screens next weekend to start the LTA North Split 2 Post Season!1

The LTA North just completed it's penultimate week of competition for Split 2, which means that the finals are right around the corner, and this week Kangas is joined by Flyquest Fudge, Cloud9 Kia Blaber, and Shopify Rebellion Fudge to break down the action and preview Finals Weekend.SPOILERS AHEAD!The squad starts of by breaking down Shopify's not-as-surprising-as-you-think victory over Team Liquid before recapping the banger five-game series between Flyquest and Cloud9. The players shares tons of insight from gameplay decisions, to draft considerations and how to stay focused in a long series.But after reviewing the weekend's matches, these three finals weekend attendees preview the upcoming matches. On Saturday Shopify will face off against Cloud9 in the lower bracket final and championship qualifier... be sure to watch or listen for who Bwipo expects to face on Sunday for the LTA North Grand Final. Bwipo is feeling confident, but only one team will earn the title of LTA North Champion, and earn a spot at the Mid Season Invitational.Hopefully this episode gets you adequately hyped for Finals Weekend!0:00 - Intro0:45 - Reacting to Team Liquid vs Shopify Rebellion7:25 - Reviewing Flyquest vs Cloud9 Kia17:45 - First Game 5 of Fearless21:20 - Fudge Explains the Leblanc Pick26:30 - Saturday Preview: Cloud9 Kia vs Shopify Rebellion40:48 - X-Factors of these Rosters47:05 - Flyquest's Confidence in Finals

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Week 1 of LTA North Split 2 Playoffs is in the books, and Emily sits down with all-star bot laners Yeon from Team Liquid, Zven from Cloud9 Kia, and Kia All-Pro and MVP contender Inspired from FlyQuest for this week’s episode of PROS.

Hot off of their series, Emily gets the immediate reaction from Yeon and Zven, before Inspired gives his takes after providing commentary on the series as a broadcast guest for the day.

Then it’s Inspired’s turn in the hot seat, to talk about FLY’s record breaking series versus Shopify Rebellion the day before.

After getting the breakdown of this weekend’s matches, the squad looks ahead to the next couple weeks of playoffs, where they discuss 100 Thieves’ chances versus Shopify Rebellion before previewing Team Liquid’s match against Dignitas.

Cloud9 Kia and FlyQuest will face off in the upper bracket finals in two weeks, so Zven and Inspired talk about having more time to prep before they face off in a hopefully-more-competitive clash for this series than their cross-group seeding match. Be sure to tune in next week for more LTA North playoffs!

The second week of LTA North Split 3 ends with a bang, with banger games, surprise upsets, and an unexpected Pick & Play Ceremony, and Raz is joined by Cloud9 Kia Zven, Dignitas Isles, and Shopify Rebellion Contractz to break it all down.

Right off the top, the Contractz gives his perspective on 100 Thieves unexpected choice to select them as opponents for next weekend; but as the discussion continues... maybe 100T was cooking on the pick. After breaking down the unexpected results of SR vs Disguised and Team Liquid vs LYON, things start to make more sense.

Zven and Isles also break down their matchup this weekend, but the conversation quickly turns to reminiscing about the ups and downs of being teammates on last year's Dignitas roster. Besides the losing, they make it sound like a pretty fun time!

When recapping the other teams... surprise, surprise: FlyQuest is still the team to beat, but the squad also dives into to try and diagnose what's going on with Team Liquid and 100 Thieves, before doing a quick preview of all the matches next weekend.

And finally, one thing all three of these players have in common is having played with Jensen at one time or another, and they share stories about the legendary mid laner who announced his retirement this weekend. It's a great episode, so be sure to watch or listen; and as always, tune in next week for more of the LTA North!

The LTA North is back for Split 3 with Opening Week presented by Mastercard! We're back on the live patch, fearless drafts, updated rosters, and a new format, where our teams battle for glory and the losers Pick a Fight on the road to the LTA Championship in Dallas, Texas. This week Jatt is joined by FlyQuest Inspired, Team Liquid APA, and Shopify Rebellion Fudge to break down the action.

FlyQuest returned from MSI to do battle against Disguised on day 1, followed by Cloud9 Kia versus Lyon. The group talks about the one-sided matchups and the continued dominance of the Top 2 before re-capping Sunday's series where Team Liquid faced off against 100 Thieves and Shopify Rebellion went head to head with Dignitas. It was a "blink-and-you-missed-it" kind of weekend, and the squad keeps you caught up to speed.

All of the pro guests this week have experienced grueling international competition and tight schedules, and they discuss what it takes to continue to perform against all odds, and the ups-and-downs of adapting to new metas along the way. But players have also needed to adapt to the new format, and they breakdown their thoughts on the Pick & Play ceremony and their matchups next week. (Spoilers: they are pretty confident!)

Be sure to tune in next week to see how it all breaks down, and who has the opportunity to choose their opponent and change their fate on the road to Dallas.

Week 3 of Split 3 in the LTA North is in the books, which signals in the end of the Pick & Play Phase! To celebrate the occasion, Kangas hosts a champions reunion with former NRG players, Shopify Rebellion Palafox, and 100 Thieves FBI & Dhokla in this week's PROS.

Right off the jump, we dive into the weekend's matchups where the squad break down their 3 game series from Saturday, before critiquing the rest of the games. Cloud9 Kia and Team Liquid faced off today and the PROS do their best to diagnose Team Liquid's struggles and react to C9 stealing away first seed from FlyqQest. They also discuss Disguised versus Dignitas, a matchup that was key in determine the seeding of the bottom for teams for the lower bracket of the Elimination Phase.

Of course, we couldn't have Palafox on the pod without asking him to address this week's drama and controversy with his thoughts on broadcast coverage and how pro players respond to criticism in a highly public career. Afterward the crew looked ahead to the elimination phase matchups before having a chance to reminisce about the good times on NRG and winning a championship together.

SPOILER: Being a championship winning team is not as smooth of a journey as you might think!Be sure to watch or listen to this banger episode, and be sure to tune in next week for full fearless best-of-five action as the LTA North moves in the Elimination Phase of Split 3!

Welcome to this week's Special Edition of PROS: Coaches! Following the Lower Bracket matchups this week, Jatt is joined by a council of coaches from across the LTA North including Team Liquid Spawn, 100 Thieves Goldenglue, Cloud9 Kia Inero, and Shopify Rebellion Damonte.

The group kicks off breaking down the most recent matchups in the LTA, starting with 100 Thieves' Sunday matchup versus Lyon. But things quickly devolve into a discussion about the good, the bad, and the ugliness of drafting.

After that incredible detour, the gang gets back on track to quickly share their thoughts on Disguised versus Dignitas, before getting all first-hand accounts from last week's series where Flyquest made swift work of Team Liquid, but Shopify Rebellion upset Cloud9 Kia in a banger 5-game series.

The episode wraps up with a preview of next weekend's matchups, and some final anecdotes about the benefits of working out and Spawn's continued water bottle abuse. Let us know in the comments if you enjoyed this special episode of Definitely Not PROS and be sure to tune in next weekend for the continuation of the LTA North's Elimination Phase, and the road to Dallas!

The elimination phase is almost over, and Raz is joined by Flyquest Inspired, Shopify Rebellion Fudge, and 100 Thieves Dhokla to break down the shocking results that has left us with the final four in the North.

We kick things off with Fudge and Inspired breaking down their series, commenting on the good, the bad, the subs, and of course the surprising pick and performance in the final game.

Dhokla gives his thoughts after absorbing the whole series as the broadcast guest... and then the convo inevitably devolves into scrim talk.

Then the PROS weigh in on Cloud9 Kia's performance against the LTA North's provisional team, Disguised. It was a closer series that anyone predicted, and the squad breaks down the nuances of an over-performing Disguised versus an under-performing Cloud9.

Next the squad recaps the series between 100 Thieves and Team Liquid- a result that may have been surprising to fans but was seemingly not for our panel of experts. The group diagnoses what's wrong with Team Liquid, as well as 100 Thieves' chances in their Last Dance as a team in the LTA.

Be sure to tune in next weekend for the final weekend of the LTA North Elimination Phase, which all culminates in the crowning of our Conference Champions!

After an incredible super week featuring the Top 4 teams in the LTA North, Flyquest emerges victorious by taking down 100 Thieves during the Conference Final, and Emily sits down with Bwipo, Quad and Massu to break down their series.The victors reflect on the ups and downs of the match, including Bwipo's Player of Series performance and Quad's 2v1 outplay in Game 3. The squad also talk about scrim culture and how to be good teammates, before discussing their excitement for locking their spot at Worlds.Finally, the group looks ahead to next week's LTA Playoffs as the road to Dallas continues. The Flyquest players evaluate the changes of Shopify Rebellion and 100 Thieves in the lower bracket, and their own upcoming match vs Vivo Keyd Stars. Be sure to catch the first round of the cross-conference LTA playoffs next weekend!0:00 - Intro0:40 - Happy Quadmas and Quadelluiah1:24 - Vibe Check7:14 - Bwipo Player of the Series9:45 - Best Performances of the Split13:45 - 100T Cinderella Run15:30 - Bwipo has a Strong Opinion19:43 - What Makes a Good Scrim Culture24:08 - Looking Ahead to LTA Playoffs

The LTA season is coming to a close in one week, and the best teams from the Americas will meet in Dallas for the final clash at the LTA Championship.

To break down the final week of the playoffs and to look ahead to the championship and Worlds, Jatt sits down with Flyquest Inspired, Vivo Keyd Stars Trymbi, 100 Thieves Dhokla. But first, special guest FBI joins the group to talk about his Sunday series against Red Canids Kalunga and how the thieves have managed to extend their heist all their way to Worlds.

Despite a short delay, Trymbi arrives at the studio to represent the LTA South, and break down their  match against Flyquest. While VKS have some regrets, it's clear that they learned a lot from the series, and the squad talks about Gakgos's strong performances covering for Bwipo.

Then the group previews next weekend, while also looking ahead to Worlds, where all three teams are qualified to be the representatives from the Americas. But first, there's the matter of crowning the first ever LTA Champion in Dallas, Texas so be sure to tune in on September 27th and 28th to see who earns the title, the trophy, and the glory!

The LTA South has arrived in Los Angeles and is bringing the heat to the LTA Playoffs, where 100 Thieves faced off against Pain Gaming before Shopify Rebellion took to the stage versus RED Canids KALUNGA in 2 action-packed series to kick off the Split 3 cross-conference competition. SPOILERS AHEAD.

This week Azael is joined by Team Liquid APA, RED Canids KALUNGA Kaze, and Vivo Keyd Stars Boal to break down all of the action. The trio start by reacting to the crazy 5 game series between SR and RED where the Sul earned it's first best of 5 victory against the LTA North.

Then the squad talks about their expectations before and after the 100 Thieves series versus Pain Gaming where it was a 3-0 for the Thieves... but not the one that anyone expected. The PROS preview RED's match up against 100 Thieves next weekend, before tackling the upper-bracket final between Flyquest and Vivo Keyd Stars. Boal was sitting on the sidelines for this weekend's matches, but is eagerly awaiting their match next weekend, and the squad weighs in on their chances, expectations, and what weaknesses VKS might exploit to emerge victorious.

All that and more on this weeks episode of PROS! You might start it not knowing much about these players, but we suspect you might finish as fans. Be sure to tune in next week to the LTA Playoffs to see who continues forward on the road to Dallas and the LTA Championship!

The LCS is BACK for 2026, and so is PROS! The off-season is (mostly) over and as we settle back in and get hyped for the upcoming Lock In tournament, Jatt sits down with Cloud9 Kia APA, Shopify Rebellion Fudge, and Flyquest Gryffinn for the first PROS episode of 2026.

The squad is coming hot off of the Draw Show and start with their reactions to the Opening Week matchups, and talking all about what fans can expect out of their respective teams, taking shots at their opponents, and sharing their hopes and dreams for the 2026 Season.

Fudge and APA share stories from their bootcamp in Korea, and Gryffinn talks about being the new kid on the LCS block, alongside his roster of next-generation LCS stars. And we can't finish off our first episode without discussing some of the big changes to League of Legends and LoL Esports, with faster minion spawns, role quests, and de-coupling first pick from side selection. It's a long episode, but you won't want to miss a single minute! (But in all seriousness, the algorithm loves if you watch the whole thing; thank you in advance).

Be sure to tune into 2026 LCS Opening Week, Presented by Mastercard next weekend, January 24 and 25 for the beginning of the Lock In tournament!

Week 1 of LCS Lock In is in the books and Raz is joined by Flyquest Massu, Lyon Isles, and Dignitas Palafox to break down all the action of Opening Weekend.

To kick things off, the pros recount the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat across their respective best of series, detailing the ups and downs that come with a return to competitive play in 2026. They react to the draw show and their opponents, before turning attention to the remaining teams in the league.

The squad breaks down who are the over-achievers, who got unlucky, and how the expect the rest of the tournament to play out, as teams get more experience under the belt, and (hopefully) welcome all their intended starting roster.
Finally, Raz introduces some fan questions from the LCS Discord, before ending with some closing thoughts on the Season 2026 gameplay changes and current patch. Catch up or relive Week 1 with PROS, and be sure to tune in next week for the continuation of the Lock In Tournament and the journey to First Stand.

Week 2 of LCS Lock In ends with a bang, and Emily sits down with Shopify Rebellion Contractz, Team Liquid Alienware Josedeodo, and FLY Cryogen to reflect on their matches as the Swiss Stage continues in North America.
First up, our pros weigh in on Team Liquid, and whether week 1 was a fluke or if Cloud9 Kia is just the best team in the LCS. Are the standings keeping up with scrims, or are some teams frauds but performing on-stage? Cryogen breaks down their match versus Lyon, and whether or not they've finally been humbled.
Not all teams are flying high though, and Contractz shares his perspective on what Shopify Rebellion needs to do in order to make the knock-out stage of the lock-in tournament. The squad discuss which teams might still have more to show before breaking down the fact vs fiction of the 2nd Scuttle spawn meta, and if decoupling map selection and draft order really makes a difference.
Finally, the group makes their predictions for next week's games, the final week of the Swiss Stage before the Top 6 advance to into our bracket to fight for a spot at First Stand and the Americas Cup. Be sure to catch all the action Saturday and Sunday on the LCS.

The first week of LCS Lock In Playoffs is complete, and Jatt sits down with ex-PROS Cloud9 Kia IWillDominate, Flyquest Thinkcard, and Sentinel Goldenglue in our latest coach-isode!We had an exciting weekend of best of five matches, and we gathered the best and brightest LCS coaching minds to help break down all the action and react to the weekend's results. The gang kicks things off with Sunday's matchup between Flyquest and Cloud9 Kia, before a small tanget to discuss last week's drama surrounding playoff seeding.

Then, Goldenglue breaks down Sentinels' banger 5-game series against Disguised and shares why he looked so stressed out on the coach cams all day. Then Jatt gets the coach insight on the game changes, and how more gold, role quests, and that all important 2nd scuttle are affecting the game.

Finally, the group looks ahead to next week's matches, giving predictions on Flyquest versus Lyon, if Team Liquid Alienware can disrupt the stage-aura of Disguised, and if it'll be Cloud9 Kia or Sentinels punching their ticket straight to the Lock-In Final.

You asked for it, and we delivered PROS COACHES so be sure to watch or listen! And tune in next weekend on FRIDAY, Saturday, and Sunday for our first LCS Super Week and the road to First Stand.

The LCS Lock In Swiss Stage is complete, with eliminations that were maybe predictable but a bracket that nobody saw coming. In this episode, Azael is joined by Cloud9 Kia Zven, Team Liquid Alienware Yeon, and FLY Gryffinn to recap the weekend's action!
The convo kicks off with reactions to the standings, discussing over-performers, under-performers, and what is causing these unpredictable stage results. Then Zven and Gryffinn go in-depth on their series, before Yeon gives his take on TLAW's struggles and their performance in the giga-banger bonus elimination game against Dignitas.
Then the squad talks about Lyon and Sentinels, two teams that pros and the community alike are trying to figure out, before spiraling into conversations about Impacts Guardian Aatrox and the game-theory behind a gentleman's remake.
Be sure to tune in next week as LCS Lock In and the round to First Stand continues with the upper bracket of Playoffs!

Week two of the LCS Lock-in Playoffs are in the books, as Raz sits down with LYON Dhokla, Cloud9 Vulcan and Sentinels Huhi in our penultimate PROS of the split.
It was a weekend of dominant victories as TL and LYON each began an attempt to run the lower bracket while Cloud9 continued to separate themselves from the rest of the pack. The group starts to recap the weekend’s games before taking a detour to get the inside scoop from Huhi on the Vayne pick that almost derailed SEN’s Game 3 draft.
Then, Vulcan shares what he thinks makes this Cloud9 roster so dominant, how scuttle crab prio makes Blaber unbeatable, and why this year, things will be different in the finals. Next, the team discuss FlyQuests’s Falloff, TL’s return to form and how exactly DSG stacks up to the rest of the teams, before Huhi dives into his role as in-game translator. The group then discusses the challenges of one team speaking multiple languages, as well as the rumored addition of Voice Comms in Solo Queue.
Finally, the groups looks ahead to finals weekend where Dhokla and LYON will have to win three best of fives in three days if they want to win Lock-In and punch their ticket to First Stand. The Pros cap off the episode by taking a trip down memory lane and relive the challenges of integrating with a new team, some of which will remain forever shrouded in mystery.
Make sure to tune in next weekend on FRIDAY, Saturday, and Sunday for the final weekend of LCS Lock-In.

And just like that LCS Lock-in comes to a close, as Kangas sits down with the victorious Inspired, Berserker and Reignover after they knocked off heavy favorites Cloud9 in the grand finals and punching a ticket to First Stand.The champions start by recapping the finals and reflecting on their lower bracket run, before Berserker covers his return to NA and gives his thoughts on the bot lane competition in 2026. Then, the Pros reflect on the decisive moment of the series: Saint’s massive Ahri game to defeat Sven’s surprise Mel bot lane.Next, the group talks about the thing on everybody’s mind, are Cloud9 cursed? LYON diagnoses what went wrong for the favorites and what they could have done differently as Berserker details on how he recovered from a rough year in the LCK.The champs also addressed whether or not starting in the lower bracket is actually a buff and Reignover talks about how LYON maximized their practice during their break (and what it’s like coaching Inspired).Finally, they turn their eyes to First Stand and discuss LYON’s chances, along with how they match up stylistically against various teams from around the world.

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Week 3 of the LCS is complete, and while the standings may not immediately reflect how close the teams are in strength, Jatt makes sure to get the really story from some of our LCS coaches. That's right, it's another coach-isode featuring Shopify Rebellion Damonte, Team Liquid Alienware Spookz, and Dignitas Swiffer.

The episode starts with a quick history lesson on how far back Spookz and Swiffer go, before the squad dive into the match between these friends-turned-enemies in TLAW vs DIG. That leads to a discovery about the strongest link between the three coaches.

Then the group reveal how they approach scrims and coaching, and how to navigate the ups and downs of a long competitive season. Damonte shares his thoughts on SR's series vs Lyon, which leads to a longer discussion about Lyon and Inspired before the coaches evaluate Jatt's current power ranking of the league.

We close out with some walks down memory lane, and a look ahead to next week's matches to find out who everyone is most excited to watch. Tune into next weekend's LCS matches to see how it all goes down, as our teams battle it out in the Spring Split on the road to ASU's Mullet Arena!

Week 2 of the LCS has completed, and Raz has convened The Top Lane Council to discuss the weekend's matches, what it means to be a top laner in 2026, and where to get good Korean food in Los Angeles.As always, our squad starts by dissecting the weekend's matches. It's still early days in the Spring Split, and with only a single-round robin, it can be hard to gauge team strength so Raz quizzes all of the players on their scrims. Is Team Liquid Alienware the real deal? How is LYON losing games? Who is the worst team in the LCS?Then Raz asks about the top lane role and how it has evolved over the years. From Impact's veteran experience to Thanatos' relatively new perspective, the pros share their thoughts on League's lonliest lane and the top lane quest introduced this year.To close out, our Korean guests share what it's like to move across the world in pursuit of glory in the LCS, what keeps them from getting homesick, and their favorite foods to eat. We hope you enjoy this episode of PROS, and be sure to watch next weekend of LCS as the Spring Split continues on the road to Arizona!0:00 - Intro1:25 - Learning English5:35 - SEN vs C9 Recap11:25 - Takeaways from FLY vs DSG14:00 - Parsing Scrim Data21:20 - The Top Lane Role29:20 - Making an Impact in Hard Situations35:30 - Finding Passion in LoL44:00 - Acclimating to Living Abroad52:20 - Comfort food in LA58:50 - Next Week Look AheadYou can always learn more and view the full match schedule at https://lolesports.com/en-US?leagues=lcsFollow us:https://twitter.com/lcsofficialhttps://tiktok.com/@lcsofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/lcsofficial/

The LCS is Back with Opening Weekend of the Spring Split, with best of threes, live patch, fearless and the return of PROS! This week Emily hosts an NRG reunion with Shopify Rebellion Contractz alongside former teammates now repping Dignitas: FBI & Ignar.
The episode kicks off with some brief comments to acknowledge the Ultimate Grudge Match Bowl, Two as Contractz faces off against a slew of former teammates, and the results were more one-sided than may have been anticipated. Then we turn focus to a topic on many fans minds: Cloud9 Kia vs LYON, and who is the best team in the LCS? What can we learn from this weekend's results, and is Inspired the best kind of teammate?
Then the squad discusses Team Liquid Alienware and their match versus Flyquest, and if they feel like TLAW can overcome whatever stage block affected them during Lock In to show their true strength in Spring. Sentinels & Disguised had a banger series this weekend as well, and the pros try to make sense of how much parity is in the league.
Finally, the group looks ahead to next weekend, where everyone seems to think it'll be a one-sided affair... but you never know what will happen on the LCS, so be sure to tune in next weekend to find out, as the Spring Split continues!

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It's the penultimate weekend of the LCS and representatives from the best teams in the league are joining Jatt for this week's episode of PROS to break down the action and talk about the Astrobanger 6-Game Sunday!
We kick things off with Inspired sharing his thoughts on the LYON vs TLAW series, addressing their spicy comms and 6-man roster situation. Yeon also shares his side of the story while an unbiased (but focused) observer in APA weighs in.
Cloud9 Kia also had an incredible series against Flyquest this weekend, and APA explains why he's not happy with the teams performance.
Then we get the pro perspective on scrims and why Lyon likes to remake so often... and why APA and Yeon don't necessarily agree.
Finally, the squad evaluates the LCS; who's making playoffs and who's taking first place.. and the consensus is less than Inspiring. However, one way or another, one of these teams is ending the regular season in first place, so tune into next week to watch the thrilling conclusion of the LCS Spring Split Regular Season!

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It's time for a new episode of PROS! Emily is hosting this week, joined by Shopify Rebellion Fudge, FlyQuest Quad, and LYON Dhokla to break down all the LCS week 5 action.

The episode begins with the players sharing their thoughts on the games from this weekend before moving on to a deep dive of what they see as the strengths and weaknesses of the teams in the league.

Dhokla talks through his own experience with player substitutions, including what it was like to find out Castle was joining LYON this split. Fudge and Quad also share their thoughts on how they navigated similar situations in the past, and share a behind the scenes peek at how their scrims go down, who asks for remakes most quickly, and how they decide when to FF in scrims.

All three players share their thoughts on the state of solo queue, as well as what they thinking the wildest things on the new patch are, before everyone gives their predictions for next week, where Fudge has to endure Dhokla and Quad’s lack of faith in his team, and eventually the conversation devolves into explaining how poor all of their gaming posture is. Be sure to check out next week’s LIVE broadcast of the LCS Spring Split to find out who among the guests is the best predictor!

Tickets for Spring FInals are Available Now! https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1900648DDD868888It's time for a new episode of PROS, and Raz is back this week joined by Team Liquid Alienware CoreJJ, Lyon Isles, and Sentinels Darkwings to break down all the LCS week 4 action.The episode kicks off with the group sharing their stories of their shared history. Can you guess the link that binds these 3 players? Then Raz quizzes the PROS on their most recent matchups, and Darkwings explains some of the unfortunate circumstances of game 3 versus TLAW.Isles shares thoughts on his own series versus Disguised, before the group discusses parity in the LCS and how closely their own rankings match the standings. Then the players share their thoughts on the upcoming patch and how they expect to prepare for the new season changes.Finally, Raz gets everyone's predictions for next week... and you won't believe what CoreJJ is cooking up. Be sure to check out next week's LIVE broadcast of the LCS Spring Split to find out if CoreJJ is a prophet (or just a troll) as our teams continue their battle for glory on the road to Arizona.

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Week 1 of LCS Playoffs is complete and what a banger weekend it was! Two full game best of 5 series between the top 4 teams in the LCS, with Cloud9 Kia taking on Flyquest before Lyon took to the rift versus Team Liquid Alienware. After the dust settled, Emily sat down with Josedeodo, Berkserker, and Isles to talk about all the action packed weekend.
The discussion starts with a recap of the Sunday series between our PROS, talking about the suspense of a long game 5 that ends in a single teamfight. That game was in stark contrast to Game 3, which was a bloodbath of epic proportions. The players talk about their triumphs, their follies, and Berserker admits some fat-finger moments that might have gone unnoticed.
Then the group shifts focus to C9 versus FLY, another 5 game series, which saw unique champion picks and exciting games. Cloud9 may have come into the series as the undefeated favorites, but Flyquest showed that they are a force to be reckoned with. These are two teams to keep an eye on throughout the playoffs.
Finally, the squad talks about the fearless meta in a best of five setting, their picks for Kia MVP, and look ahead to next week's series as the teams continue on the Road to Arizona and ASU's Mullet Arena.

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