The LTA’s very first Americas Stage is here! On this episode of The Dive, Driven by Kia, the crew talks about rumors surrounding Doublelift’s new amateur team that Meteos himself may or may not be coaching on their quest to qualify for the LTA. They also review Mel’s debut in pro play around the world and in their own solo queue games (Azael is not a fan). Finally, Oddielan from LYON joins the show to give us some insight on the LTA South teams that will face off against the LTA North as the Americas Stage of Split 1 begins this Saturday starting at 11AM PT/2PM ET in São Paulo.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:28 Doublelift is starting an LTA team?! Meteos and Sneaky are coaching?!

8:36 LTA North Week 3 recap: Shopify Rebellion, Dignitas, FlyQuest, Team Liquid

36:12 Welcome Oddielan, the LLA GOAT!

39:19 PAIN Gaming vs. 100 Thieves – TitaN, dyNquedo, Quid, Sniper

47:37 Lane swaps and macro gaps between LTA North and South

51:47 Leviatán vs. FlyQuest – Cody, Ceo, Inspired, Bwipo

1:04:38 LOUD vs. Cloud9 – Robo, Route, Thanatos, Blaber

1:13:50 Isurus Estral vs. Team Liquid – Josedeodo, UmTi

1:21:21 Home field advantage for LTA South? More pressure for LTA North?