Los Angeles Thieves

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Los Angeles Thieves
Cdl la thieves-red la.png
Short nameLA Thieves
FoundedNovember 6, 2020;3 years ago (2020-11-06)
League Call of Duty League
Team historyLos Angeles Thieves
(2020–present)
Based in Los Angeles, California, United States
Colors  
CEO Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag
Championships1 (2022)
Stage titles2 (2022 & 2023 Major 4)
PartnersAT&T, Totinos, Cash App, Razer, Rocket Mortgage, JBL, Chipotle, NZXT, Elgato, Secretlab, OMEN, Dollar Shave Club, Game Fuel
Parent group
Website thieves.callofdutyleague.com/en-us/

The Los Angeles Thieves or LA Thieves is an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) team based in Los Angeles, California. It is owned by 100 Thieves.

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History

On November 6, 2020, 100 Thieves announced their expansion in Call of Duty League, following the purchase of the slot previously owned by Immortals Gaming Club under the branding of OpTic Gaming Los Angeles. [1]

The team did not obtain a spot in the inaugural 2020 Call of Duty League season. [2] The re-addition of 100 Thieves to professional Call of Duty was a welcomed homecoming for the organization. This also marked the return of former professional player turned CEO Matthew Haag, to the scene where his career started. [3] The team finished the 2021 Call of Duty League season with a 7th place in the Regular Season, and a 7th/8th finish at the Championship Weekend. After the end of the season the team released Johnathon "John" Perez, Thomas "TJHaLy" Haly, Carlos "Venom" Hernandez, Austin "SlasheR" Liddicoat, and Cuyler "Huke" Garland, [4] [5] [6] with Sam "Octane" Larew and Dylan "Envoy" Hannon joining the team. [7] [8] 2022 was the team's most successful year, winning their first major title at Major IV in New York City, [9] then claiming the 2022 Call of Duty League Championship title. [10]

Current roster

Los Angeles Thieves roster
PlayersCoaches
HandleNameNationality
GhostyRothe, DanielUnited States
JoeDeceivesRomero, JosephUnited States
KrempHaworth, KyleUnited States
NastiePlumridge, ByronEngland
Afro Emojione BW 1F503.svgReid, MarcusEngland
Head coach

Jordan "JKap" Kaplan

Assistant coach(es)

Shane "ShAnE" McKerral

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

Latest roster transaction: March 26, 2024.

Awards and records

Seasons overview

SeasonPMWMLMW%GWGLGW%FinishPlayoffs
2021 391821.4627483.4717th7-8th, Lost in Lower Round 1, 2–3 (Rokkr)
2022 351817.5147669.5243rd1st, Won Grand Finals, 5–2 (FaZe)
2023 462719.58710375.5795th7-8th, Lost in Lower Round 1, 2–3 (Surge)

Tournament wins

DatePrizeEventRoster
2022-07-17$ 200,000Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 4Drazah •  Kenny •  Octane •  Envoy  
2022-08-07$ 1,200,000Call of Duty League Championship 2022Drazah •  Kenny •  Octane •  Envoy  
2023-04-23$ 200,000Call of Duty League 2023 - Major 4 [11] Drazah •  Kenny •  Octane •  Envoy

Individual accomplishments

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