Los Angeles Guerrillas

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Los Angeles Guerrillas
LA Guerrillas.svg
FoundedAugust 20, 2019
League Call of Duty League
Team historyLos Angeles Guerrillas
(2019–present)
Based in Los Angeles, United States
Colors   
Stage titles1 (2022 Major 2)
Parent group
Website Official website

The Los Angeles Guerrillas are an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Guerrillas is owned by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment.

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History

On August 20, 2019, Activision Blizzard announced that Kroenke Sports & Entertainment had purchased one of the two new franchise slots for the Call of Duty League. [1] According to ESPN, the publisher was looking to sell slots for approximately $25 million per team. [2] [3] On October 18, 2019, branding was revealed as the Los Angeles Guerrillas. [4] [5] The Guerrillas won their first major in franchise history during Major Two of the 2022 Call of Duty League.

Current roster

Los Angeles Guerrillas roster
PlayersCoaches
HandleNameNationality
AssaultGarcia, AdamUnited States
DiamondconJohst, ConorCanada
EstrealMcMillan, JusticeUnited States
FameBonanno, KevinUnited States
Flames Emojione BW 1F503.svgDieguez, John-AlexanderUnited States
Head coach
  • William "Veohz" Lachance
Assistant coach(es)

Arian Chitsaz


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

    Latest roster transaction: November 24, 2023.

    Awards and records

    Seasons overview

    SeasonPMWMLMW%GWGLGW%FinishPlayoffs
    2020 20515.2503053.36112th11-12th, Lost in Losers round 1, 2-3 (OGLA)
    2021 34826.2354487.33611thDid not qualify
    2022 321517.4695972.45010thDid not qualify
    2023 34925.2655186.37211thDid not qualify

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