Carolina Royal Ravens

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Carolina Royal Ravens
Founded13 September 2019
LeagueCall of Duty League
Team historyLondon Royal Ravens
(2019–2023)
Carolina Royal Ravens
(2023–present)
Based inCarolinas, United States
Colors     
Parent group
  • ReKTGlobal
WebsiteOfficial website

The Carolina Royal Ravens (formerly London Royal Ravens) is an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) esports team based in the Carolinas, United States. Carolina Royal Ravens is owned by ReKTGlobal, an esports parent company who also owns Rogue.

History[edit]

ReKTGlobal announced that it had bought the London slot in the CDL on 13 September 2019.[1] The team was the first of the twelve CDL teams to reveal its branding, announced on 15 October 2019 as the London Royal Ravens.[2] The team name was inspired by the Ravens of the Tower of London legend.[3]

On 12 November 2020, it was announced that Sidemen member Vikram "Vikkstar123" Singh Barn had become the co-owner of the team.[4]

Ahead of the 2024 season, the franchise was relocated to the Carolinas in the United States, rebranding the franchise as the Carolina Royal Ravens.[5]

Current roster[edit]

Carolina Royal Ravens roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
Clayster Eubanks, James United States
FeLo Johnson, Tyler United States
Gwinn Gwinn, Isiah United States
TJHaLy Haly, Thomas United States
Head coach

Brian "Saintt" Baroska


Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: February 3, 2024.

Awards and records[edit]

Seasons overview[edit]

Season P MW ML MW% GW GL GW% Finish Playoffs
2020 26 12 14 .462 57 60 .487 6th 4th, Lost in Losers round 5, 1-3 (Huntsmen)
2021 32 9 23 .281 45 79 .363 10th Did not qualify
2022 31 17 14 .548 63 62 .504 4th 7-8th, Lost in Losers round 1, 2-3 (Subliners)
2023 31 7 24 .226 40 81 .331 12th Did not qualify

References[edit]

  1. ^ Deason, Ross (13 September 2019). "London, Seattle, Chicago announced as new league franchises". Dexerto.
  2. ^ Craven, Joe (15 October 2019). "London based franchise reveal branding". Dexerto.
  3. ^ Finch, Adam (15 October 2019). "London Royal Ravens unveiled as first Call of Duty League franchise". Esports Insider. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  4. ^ Stubbs, Mike (12 November 2020). "YouTuber Vikkstar Becomes Co-Owner Of London Royal Ravens 'Call Of Duty' Team". Forbes. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. ^ Daniels, Tom (5 September 2023). "London Royal Ravens relocates to Carolina". Esports Insider. Retrieved 6 September 2023.

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