Bleed Esports announced the addition of two seasoned players, Natthaphon "Masaros" Ouanphakdee and Tommy "Taiga" Le to its lineup. These acquisitions mark the final additions to the team's revamped roster, a significant moment as it heads into the upcoming ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023: SEA Qualifiers.
Masaros Makes a Return To Team While Taiga Returns to Dota
Masaros, who previously showcased his prowess with Team SMG, is no stranger to Bleed Esports. Having been part of the original roster when the team was first established, his return brings both experience and a deep understanding of the team's dynamics.
On the other hand, Taiga, who recently publicly addressed personal challenges, notably a gambling addiction, also makes his way down to a Southeast Asian team for the first time in his career.
Following these additions, the finalized roster for Bleed Esports will be:
Souliya "JaCkky" Khoomphetsavong
Teng "Kordan" Tjin Yao
Natthaphon "Masaros" Ouanphakdee
Djardel "DJ" Mampusti
Tommy "Taiga" Le
The team expressed its enthusiasm on Twitter with a short video highlighting some of the best plays that its players pulled off during their careers.
Bleed Esports, having earned a direct invite to the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023: Southeast Asia Qualifiers is gearing up for intense competition against seven other formidable teams. The main tournament, scheduled from 11th to 17th December, boasts a substantial prize pool of $1,000,000, making it a highly anticipated event in the Dota 2 community.
Bleed Esports is set to face Blacklist International today in its opening match of the Closed Qualifiers. The winner will advance to the Upper Bracket semifinal, while the loser will drop to Lower Bracket Round 1.
With a refreshed roster and a renewed sense of determination, Bleed Esports is poised to make a lasting impact in the upcoming ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 tournament and ready for the journey that lies ahead of itself.