Cloud9 Finalises VCT Americas 2026 Roster
North American powerhouse Cloud9 has officially assembled its five player lineup for the VCT Americas 2026 season, combining a retained core from 2025 with strategic reinforcements to aim for international glory.
Lots to talk about — let’s get into It pic.twitter.com/jNGOnR6NCt
— Cloud9 VALORANT (@C9VAL) October 30, 2025
Full VCT Americas 2026 Roster
Cloud9 VCT Americas 2026 Roster:
- Erick “Xeppaa” Bach (Flex/Entry)
- Victor “v1c” Truong (Controller)
- Francis “OXY” Hoang (Duelist)
- Erik “penny” Penny (Sentinel)
- Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro (IGL/Flex)
- Ian “Immi” Harding (Head Coach)
Retained Core Players
The roster features Erick “Xeppaa” Bach, Victor “v1c” Truong, Francis “OXY” Hoang, Erik “penny” Penny, and Jordan “Zellsis” Montemurro (IGL), led by head coach Ian “Immi” Harding.
After a solid yet frustrating 2025 finishing fourth in VCT Americas Stage 2 but missing out on global events Cloud9 kept its experienced foundation intact. Xeppaa, a long time staple since 2021, provides veteran stability on entry and flex roles. OXY brings explosive duelist flair, while v1c, who joined in 2024, anchors the controller position with deep NA scene knowledge.
Key New Additions
The marquee moves? Zellsis returns to Cloud9 after captaining Sentinels to strong results, stepping up as IGL to inject proven leadership. Penny, fresh off stints with Version1, G2, Team Liquid, and APEKS as a stand in, adds versatile sentinel firepower.
Offseason Performance
This squad hit the ground running in offseason play, debuting at SEN Classic 2025 and advancing from groups at Red Bull Home Ground 2025 though playoff exits against Fnatic and G2 offered valuable lessons in synergy.
Strategic Shifts
Cloud9 parted ways with IGL mitchfps in late October 2025 to pivot toward this new direction, signaling a deliberate evolution rather than a full rebuild. With Immi at the helm, the focus is on fusing Xeppaa’s poise, Zellsis’ shotcalling, and the young guns aggression to secure playoff dominance and international berths.
As VCT Americas Kickoff looms on January 15, 2026, Cloud9 enters as a dark horse ready to contend.
Since: October 29, 2025
