Golden Guardians gives up NACL slot as LCS amateur scene exodus continues

The involvement of LCS teams in North America’s amateur scene continues to dwindle following recent changes to developmental requirements.

Golden Guardians has issued a statement announcing the organization will be opting out of the North American Challengers League (NACL) for the foreseeable future. This follows Team Liquid’s public confirmation that it would continue in the amateur league, as well as both TSM and Immortals stepping away upon Riot Games’ initial announcement that involvement of the LCS organizations in the NACL would henceforth be optional.