Sentinels vs Cloud9 Historic Match (2018)
Cloud9 Esports, Inc. – an American professional esports company based in Santa Monica, California.
Cloud9 Esports, Inc., or simply Cloud9 (C9), is an American professional esports company based in Santa Monica, California. The company was originally founded as a professional League of Legends team by Jack and Paullie Etienne in May 2013 and was incorporated into Cloud9 Esports, Inc. on September 6, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Teams
- Cloud9 vs. Team Liquid
- Series result
- Cloud9 won 3-0
- Significance
- Cloud9's dominant sweep to claim the 2018 NA LCS Summer Split title
Lore & Background
The team that would become Cloud9 originated after esports organization Quantic Gaming released all of their League of Legends players. Afterward, all five players formed their own team under the moniker Team NomNom, later rebranding to Cloud9 in early 2013. Cloud9 was then reacquired by Quantic Gaming on April 1, 2013, and later rebranded the team back to Cloud9. The team then changed hands again in May 2013, as former Team SoloMid manager Jack Etienne and Paullie Etienne bought out the contracts of the players for less than $20,000, officially creating the Cloud9 organization. With a starting roster of Balls, Meteos, Hai, Sneaky, and LemonNation, Cloud9 went on a 13-game winning streak in the 2013 NA LCS Summer Split regular season, marking the longest winning streak in LCS history at the time. After claiming the top seed in the Summer Split Playoffs, the team went on to sweep the defending champions Team SoloMid, 3 games to 0, in the finals on September 1 to claim their first-ever LCS title. With the win, Cloud9 finished the season with a 30–3 game record and the highest winning-percentage in LCS history at 90.9%. In the 2014 NA LCS Spring Split, Cloud9 closed out the final five weeks on a 13-game winning streak, equaling their LCS record 13-game winning streak in 2013, and once again claimed the top seed in the playoffs.
Reader's Guide
Cloud9 has held divisions in numerous esports throughout its existence, establishing eight by 2014. In 2018, Cloud9 won three international championships: the Rocket League Championship Series Season 6 World Championship, the 2018 Overwatch League Grand Finals, and the ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018. The company currently operates four franchised teams: Cloud9 League of Legends of the League Championship Series (LCS), Cloud9 Valorant of the Valorant Champions Tour Americas, Cloud9 New York in the Call of Duty League and Cloud9 Rainbow Six in the BLAST R6 North America League. They previously operated the London Spitfire in the Overwatch League.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who played in the 2018 Sentinels vs Cloud9 Historic Match?
This contest featured Sentinels facing off against Cloud9 with key players like Sneaky and Rekkles leading their respective ADC roles. It was a battle between an established dynasty and a hungry new contender.
What was the outcome of the 2018 final series?
Cloud9 won the series with a score of 3-2 against Sentinels. The match concluded as a five-game thriller that defined the night.
How did the teams match up during this historic game?
The gameplay showcased a hungry new contender challenging the old guard with high-intensity strategies. Fans remember it as a symbolic shift in competitive power dynamics.
Did Sentinels win the 2018 championship against Cloud9?
No, Sentinels did not secure the victory as Cloud9 claimed the title after five games. The result saw the established team prevail over the challenger in this specific encounter.
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