Sources: TSM, The Guard, Cloud9, other orgs shortlisted for VALORANT partnership

This week, tournament hosts and VALORANT game developer Riot Games informed organizations regarding the next steps for the partnership system next year, multiple sources told Dot Esports.

Several North American teams have been shortlisted and will undergo individual meetings to divulge financial information. Teams such as The Guard, TSM, Cloud9, NRG, and Version1 have made it through to the next round, according to multiple sources.