Goldenboy weighs on VALORANT partnered leagues: ‘Grassroots are key’

With more organizations exiting VALORANT esports host Alex “Goldenboy” Mendez is “cautiously optimistic” for the title’s future with franchising. 

More organizations continue to exit VALORANT esports after being notified that they were not selected by Riot Games in its search for partners in exclusive regional leagues. The latest examples are Akrew, Knights, and NYFU, who all announced they would be moving on from the game, leading many to question whether non-partnered teams will be supported.