Top U.S. Esports Athletes to Compete in the 2024 World Esports Championships in Riyadh

Atlanta, GA – [November 12, 2024] – The United States Esports Federation (USEF.GG) is thrilled to announce that 20  top U.S. esports athletes are now on-site to compete in the 2024 World Esports Championships, organized by the International Esports Federation (IESF) and held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This year’s event is set to be one of the biggest global esports competitions to date, bringing together elite players from around the world to compete across some of the industry’s most iconic titles. 

As the exclusive organization responsible for selecting U.S. players to represent the nation, USEF.GG has assembled a lineup of top-tier talent. The teams will be competing on an international stage, showcasing skill and strategic excellence in a competition that highlights the growing prominence of esports worldwide. 

Competing Titles and U.S. Athletes

Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)
CS2, the latest evolution of the legendary first-person shooter series, has players competing in high-stakes, tactical battles. Known for its precise gameplay mechanics and intense team strategy, CS2 promises edge-of-your-seat action. Representing the U.S. are:

CS2 :

• Gabe
• Louie
• CoJoMo
• mason
• Mds

CS2 Women:

• uhKelsie
• emy
• madss
• olya
• EMUHLEET

DOTA 2
A premier title in competitive gaming, DOTA 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) that requires deep strategic teamwork and precise execution. The U.S. roster brings together:

• albinozebra1
• Double King
• monkeys-
• Zfreek
• Samson

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB)
In MLBB, a popular mobile MOBA, teams compete in fast-paced battles that combine teamwork, reflexes, and strategic depth. The U.S. team of MLBB athletes showcases talent and tenacity:

• bestplayer1
• FwydChickn
• Hoon
• TEA.
• SHARK

A Global Stage for Esports Excellence

The 2024 World Esports Championships, hosted by IESF, will provide these U.S. athletes an opportunity to test their skills against the best players globally and compete for a chance to win a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool. 

"Representing the United States on such a significant global platform is an honor,” said Gerald Solomon, Executive Director of USEF.GG. “Each athlete competing in Riyadh is a testament to the growth and potential of U.S. esports. We’re proud to work with these competitors on key international tournaments, as we all anticipate the exciting future of esports as an Olympic event.”

Join the Action Online

The schedule of matches can be found here, on the IESF website. Links on that page take you to IESF Twitch or YouTube channels to catch all the action first-hand. You can support your U.S. teams by picking up your own USEF.GG merch.

USEF.GG is grateful for key partnerships that are building the organization and make it possible for athletes to compete: AVID Products, PlayVS, NASEF, Skillshot, Ghost Gaming, and Init Esports.  

About the United States Esports Federation (USEF.GG)

The United States Esports Federation provides opportunities for elite esports athletes to represent the U.S. in international tournaments. USEF.GG focuses on developing athletes who are game changers in the esports world, emphasizing core values of learning, opportunity, community, diversity, and respect. USEF.GG and its scholastic partner NASEF both operate under the umbrella of the 501(c)3 non-profit World Wide Scholastic Esports Foundation. Find USEF.GG at USEF.gg or on Instagram at USEF_GG and Twitter/X at GG_USEF.

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Media contact: Claire LaBeaux, claire@usef.gg 

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