TL;DR
- Team Secret acquired Lowkey Esports’ VCS slot to enter League of Legends competitive scene
- The roster retains experienced players who competed at Worlds 2019 under Lowkey banner
- Current 2-1 record positions team for potential Worlds 2020 qualification
- Organization brings Dota 2 championship experience to new MOBA venture
- Strategic expansion demonstrates Secret’s commitment to multi-game esports presence
Team Secret, the renowned European esports organization, has officially announced its expansion into the Vietnamese League of Legends competitive landscape.
Known globally for fielding one of the most dominant Dota 2 squads in esports history, Secret is now challenging itself in Dota 2’s primary competitor, the massively popular MOBA League of Legends. The organization revealed this strategic move through their official Twitter platform, simultaneously introducing their competitive lineup for the upcoming season.
The team commences its competitive journey in the 2020 Vietnam Championship Series Spring Split. Despite the season already being underway, Secret secured their competitive position through the acquisition and rebranding of Lowkey Esports, a franchise that previously earned one of Vietnam’s two coveted slots at the 2019 World Championship tournament.
Secret acquires Lowkey’s VCS slot, hopes to make it to Worlds 2020
Secret maintains continuity by retaining the core player roster that gained valuable international experience during the Worlds 2019 Play-in stage. The seven-member squad features Nguyễn “Hani” Phát and Đinh “Coated” Tráng handling top lane responsibilities, Đỗ “DNK” Khải controlling jungle operations, Nguyễn “Artifact” Hậu commanding the mid lane, Nguyễn “Celebrity” Hiệp occupying the bot lane position, with Bùi “Venus” Hoàng and Văn “Yin” Khang sharing support duties.
Following their impressive second-place finish in the 2019 VCS Summer Playoffs and subsequent elimination during the Worlds 2019 playoff stage while competing as Lowkey, the determined squad now pursues redemption under the prestigious Team Secret branding.
Secret currently occupies fourth position in the league standings, having established an early 2-1 competitive record. While demonstrating capability by securing a victory against top-tier competitor GAM Esports, the team encountered challenges in their matchup against Dashing Buffalo, highlighting areas for strategic refinement.
In stark contrast to their newly established League of Legends division, Secret’s Dota 2 roster represents a globally recognized competitive powerhouse. After achieving championship victories at multiple premier tournaments throughout the previous year, including ESL One Katowice, MDL Disneyland Paris, and ESL One Birmingham, the squad secured fourth position at The International 2019. Most recently, Secret’s Dota 2 team captured the DreamLeague Season 13 Major championship title, further cementing their elite status.
Action Checklist
- Analyze VCS slot acquisition strategy and its competitive implications
- Evaluate roster composition and player experience from Worlds 2019
- Monitor early season performance metrics and identify improvement patterns
- Compare organizational resources between Dota 2 and League of Legends divisions
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