Atlanta FaZe

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Atlanta FaZe
Atlanta FaZe logo.svg
Short nameATL FaZe
Game Call of Duty
FoundedOctober 26, 2019;4 years ago (2019-10-26)
League Call of Duty League
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Colors   
CEOPaul Hamilton
Championships1 (2021)
Stage titles5
(2021 Major 1, 3 & 4)
(2023 Major 2)
(2024 Major 2)
Partners
Parent group
Website Official website

The Atlanta FaZe is an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta FaZe is a partnership between FaZe Clan and Atlanta Esports Ventures. Atlanta was announced as one of the first five cities to host a CDL team.

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History

On May 2, 2019, Activision Blizzard announced that Atlanta Esports Ventures had purchased one of the first five franchise slots for the Call of Duty League. According to ESPN, the publisher was looking to sell slots for approximately $25 million per team. [1] [2] "We have the opportunity to — once again — play a pivotal role in Atlanta's diverse esports community by bringing the future of Call of Duty esports to the city," said Hamilton in a release at the time. [3]

The team, which is a partnership between Atlanta Esports Ventures and FaZe Clan, was announced in October 2019 as one of the first twelve franchises to compete in the inaugural COD League. [4] [5] Atlanta FaZe was the second Atlanta based team investment after Atlanta Reign from the Overwatch League, and is the third region-based team for FaZe. [4] Atlanta announced its inaugural season roster the same month. [6] As the league was modeled on the region-based format of traditional sports teams and the Overwatch League, all players were based in the Atlanta area. [4] The team's coach is James “Crowder” Crowder, known for winning the Call of Duty Championship 2015 as a member of Denial Esports. [7]

The team won the Atlanta Home Series in February 2020, [8] followed by a win in the Florida Home Series in May, making them the second team after Dallas Empire to win two tournaments. [9] In May 2020, Atlanta FaZe became the team with the highest standing in the COD League. [10]

Current roster

Atlanta FaZe roster
PlayersCoaches
HandleNameNationality
aBeZyPharris, TylerUnited States
CelliumJovel, McArthurUnited States
DrazahJordan, ZackUnited States
SimpLehr, ChrisUnited States
Classic Emojione BW 1F503.svgDiCostanzo, NicholasUnited States
Head coach

James "Crowder" Crowder

Assistant coach(es)

Richard "RJ" Simoncelli

Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Emojione BW 1F503.svg Substitute
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injury / Illness
  

Roster updated July 20, 2023.

Awards and records

Seasons overview

SeasonRegular seasonFinishPlayoffs
PMWMLMW%GWGLGW%
2020 33267.7888646.6521st2nd, Lost in Grand Finals, 1–5 (Empire)
2021 41347.82912353.6991st1st, Won Grand Finals, 5–3 (Ultra)
2022 412813.68310270.5931st2nd, Lost in Grand Finals, 2–5 (Thieves)
2023 473116.66011281.5801st3rd, Lost in Losers Finals, 1–3 (NYSL)
2024 45378.82212652.7081st5th/6th, Lost in Losers round 2, 0–3 (Ultra)

Tournament wins

CDL Events

DatePrizeEventRoster
2020-02-23$ 60,000Call of Duty League 2020 Week 3 - AtlantaaBeZy • Simp • Cellium • MajorManiak • Priestah
2020-05-10$ 50,000Call of Duty League 2020 Week 7 - FloridaaBeZy • Simp • Cellium • MajorManiak • Priestah
2021-03-07$ 200,000Call of Duty League 2021 - Stage 1 MajoraBeZy • Simp • Cellium • Arcitys
2021-05-16$ 200,000Call of Duty League 2021 - Stage 3 MajoraBeZy • Simp • Cellium • Arcitys
2021-06-20$ 200,000Call of Duty League 2021 - Stage 4 MajoraBeZy • Simp • Cellium • Arcitys
2021-08-22$ 1,200,000Call of Duty League Championship 2021aBeZy • Simp • Cellium • Arcitys
2023-02-05$ 200,000Call of Duty League 2023 - Major 2aBeZy • Simp • Cellium • SlasheR
2024-03-24$ 150,000Call of Duty League 2024 - Major 2aBeZy • Simp • Cellium • Drazah

Other Events

DatePrizeEventRoster
2024-08-18$ 600,000ESports World Cup - Call of Duty MWIII - MultiplayeraBeZy • Simp • Cellium • Drazah

Individual accomplishments

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