Paris Legion

Overview

Team History

Tournament Results

Schedule History

Statistics

Tournaments Hosted

Paris Legion
Team Information
Org Location	France
Region	CDL CDL Franchise
Owner	c0ntact Gaming, LLC
Head Coach	Dylan "Theory" McGee
History
Created 2019-05-02
Social Media & Links
Current Roster

Paris Legion is the official Call of Duty League franchise team of Paris, France. It is owned and operated by c0ntact Gaming, LLC.

On June 1, 2022, it was announced that the organization will be relocating to Las Vegas and will no longer represent Paris for the COD League 2023 season.

History

Main article: History of Paris Legion

Timeline

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022

• May 2, Team is announced as a Call of Duty League franchise team.
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• October 3, Breszy, Denz, KiSMET, Louqa, Phantomz, Shockz, and Zed join.
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• November 1, Team reveals branding as the ⁠⁠Paris Legion. Joshh (Coach) and Op2 (Coach) join.
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• November 10, Novus (Analyst) joins.
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• January 25, Louqa, Denz, Shockz, Zed, and KiSMET announced as starting roster. Phantomz and Breszy move to substitutes.
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• February 28,
  Breszy is loaned to TrainHard Esport.
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• June 25, Team partners with Scuf Gaming.
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• August 17,
  Breszy returns from loan to TrainHard Esport.
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• August 31, Novus (Analyst) leaves.
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• September 4, Joshh (Coach) leaves.
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• September 7, KiSMET leaves.
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• September 8, Denz, Louqa, Shockz, Zed,
  Breszy, and
  Phantomz leave.
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• September (approx.), Op2 (Coach) leaves.
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• December 31, AquA, Classic, Fire, Skrapz, and Theory (Coach) join.
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• January 13, Theory (Coach) is added to the official roster as substitute.
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• April 13, Fire leaves. Temp joins.
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• May 24, Classic leaves.
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• May 25, Zaptius joins.
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• August 27, AquA, Skrapz, Temp, and Zaptius leave.
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• September 3, Theory (Coach) will remain with the team.
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• November 10, Decemate, FeLo, John, and Temp join.
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• December 31, JPDigits (Analyst) joins.
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• January 21, Apox (Coach) joins.
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• February 28, Decemate leaves.
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• March 1, GRVTY joins.
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• March 9, FeLo leaves.
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• March 10, Jimbo joins.
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• June 1, Team will relocate to Las Vegas for 2023 season.
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• June 23, oJohnny joins.
  John moves to substitute.
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• June 29, Apox (Coach) leaves.
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Player Roster

Active

Dates:Approx|Exact

		Player	Name	Role	Joined
NA		Temp	Donovan Laroda	Player	Nov 20212021-11-10 Decemate, FeLo, John, and Temp join.
NA		GRVTY	Thomas Malin	Player	Mar 20222022-03-01 GRVTY joins.
NA		Jimbo	Bryan Sabman	Player	Mar 20222022-03-10 Jimbo joins.
NA		oJohnny	Giancarlos Carrasco	Player	Jun 20222022-06-23 oJohnny joins. John moves to substitute.
NA		John	Johnathan Perez	Substitute	Nov 20212021-11-10 Decemate, FeLo, John, and Temp join.
NA		Theory	Dylan McGee	Coach (+) (–) Also Sub	Jan 20212021-01-13 Theory (Coach) is added to the official roster as substitute.

Former

Players are shown for the entire duration of their tenure on the team, with the role and substitute/trainee status they had upon their departure.

Dates:Approx|Exact

		Player	Name	Role	Joined	Left	Next Team
NA		FeLo	Tyler Johnson	Player	Nov 20212021-11-10	Mar 20222022-03-09	⁠⁠WIT
NA		Decemate	Jacob Cato	Player	Nov 20212021-11-10 Decemate, FeLo, John, and Temp join.	Feb 20222022-02-28 Decemate leaves.	None
NA		Zaptius	Alex Bonilla	Player	May 20212021-05-25	Aug 20212021-08-27	⁠⁠WstR
NA		Temp	Donovan Laroda	Player	Apr 20212021-04-13 Temp joins.	Aug 20212021-08-27 AquA, Skrapz, Temp, and Zaptius leave.	⁠⁠PAR
NA		AquA	Ulysses Silva	Player	Dec 20202020-12-31	Aug 20212021-08-27	⁠⁠6G
NA		Skrapz	Matthew Marshall	Player	Dec 20202020-12-31	Aug 20212021-08-27	None
NA		Classic	Nicholas DiCostanzo	Player	Dec 20202020-12-31	May 20212021-05-24	⁠⁠SEA
NA		Fire	Luis Rivera	Player	Dec 20202020-12-31	Apr 20212021-04-13	⁠⁠WstR
EU		Breszy	Paul Breszynski	Player	Oct 20192019-10-03	Sep 20202020-09-08	⁠⁠GANG
NA		Denz	Denholm Taylor	Player	Oct 20192019-10-03	Sep 20202020-09-08	⁠⁠NY A
AP		Louqa	Luke Rigas	Player	Oct 20192019-10-03 Breszy, Denz, KiSMET, Louqa, Phantomz, Shockz, and Zed join.	Sep 20202020-09-08 Denz, Louqa, Shockz, Zed, Breszy, and Phantomz leave.	⁠⁠RNG
NA		Phantomz	Timothy Landis	Substitute	Oct 20192019-10-03 Breszy, Denz, KiSMET, Louqa, Phantomz, Shockz, and Zed join.	Sep 20202020-09-08 Denz, Louqa, Shockz, Zed, Breszy, and Phantomz leave.	⁠⁠uTC
AP		Shockz	Conrad Rymarek	Player	Oct 20192019-10-03	Sep 20202020-09-08	⁠⁠RNG
NA		Zed	Zach Denyer	Player	Oct 20192019-10-03	Sep 20202020-09-08	⁠⁠LDN
NA		KiSMET	Matthew Tinsley	Player	Oct 20192019-10-03 Breszy, Denz, KiSMET, Louqa, Phantomz, Shockz, and Zed join.	Sep 20202020-09-07 KiSMET leaves.	⁠⁠BBG

Organization

Current

C	ID	Name	Position
	Theory	Dylan McGee	80Head Coach
	JPDigits		80Analyst

Former

C	ID	Name	Position	Next Team
	Op2	Joel Mehdizadeh	80Coach	None
	Novus	Brandon Hewitt	80Analyst	None
	Joshh	Josh Sheppard	80Coach	None
	Apox	Michael Williams	80Assistant Coach	None

Team Achievements

This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.

Minimum place
Premier Only Major Only Minor Only Tournament tier

Paris Legion Tournament Results - Show Prize as (Local • USD • Euros)
	Date	Pl	Prize	Event	Roster
	2022-07-17	9 - 12		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 4	Temp •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  oJohnny •  Theory
	2022-07-10	12		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 4 Qualifiers	Temp •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  oJohnny •  Theory
	2022-06-05	9 - 12		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 3	Temp •  John •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  Theory •  Apox
	2022-05-29	12		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 3 Qualifiers	Temp •  John •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  Theory •  Apox
	2022-05-08	5 - 8	$ 12,500$ 12,500$ 12,500	Call of Duty League 2022 - Pro-Am Classic	Temp •  John •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  Theory •  Apox
	2022-04-24	5	$ 5,000$ 5,000$ 5,000	Call of Duty League 2022 - Resurgence	Skullface •  WarsZ •  Ottereyes •  Validhands
	2022-04-03	9 - 12		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 2	Temp •  John •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  Theory •  Apox
	2022-03-27	10		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 2 Qualifiers	Temp •  John •  GRVTY •  Jimbo •  Theory •  Apox
	2022-03-06	7 - 8	$ 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000	Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 1	Temp •  John •  FeLo •  GRVTY •  Theory •  Apox
	2022-02-20	12		Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 1 Qualifiers	Temp •  John •  Decemate •  FeLo •  Theory •  Apox
Total Prize:USD 27,500

Media

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2022

• May 2, Five cities have purchased a spot in the upcoming franchised Call of Duty league by Keshav Bhat on Charlie Intel
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• May 2, Five Call of Duty franchises announced by Reuters on ESPN
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• May 3, First 5 Teams Purchase Call of Duty League Franchised Spots | The Esports Dispatch by LandO on UMG Gaming
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• September 25, New Call of Duty esports league will begin play in home markets in 2020, start with 12 teams by Mike Hume on The Washington Post
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• October 3, Your Paris Call of Duty Roster by Call of Duty Paris on Twitter
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• October 3, Paris’ Call of Duty franchise reveals 7-man roster by Justin Binkowski on Dot Esports
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• October 4, Introducing: @DenzJT by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 4, c0ntact Gaming, owner of @ParisEternal and @COD_Paris, appears to own a domain for Paris Legion. by Adam Fitch on Twitter
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• October 5, Introducing: @MF_Shockz by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 6, Introducing: @PhantomzTheGod by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 7, Introducing: @KiSMET6_ by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 8, Introducing: @Breszyy by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 9, Call of Duty® League™ – Reveal Trailer by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• October 9, Introducing: @MF_Louqa by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 9, All 12 Call of Duty League team names reportedly leaked by Tyler Esguerra on Dot Esports
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• October 10, Introducing: @ZachDenyer by COD Paris on Twitter
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• October 11, New York, Paris Call of Duty League franchise logos and branding leaked by Isaac McIntyre on Dexerto
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• November 2, Presenting your Paris Legion. #EnGarde by Paris Legion on Twitter
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• November 2, Paris CoD franchise reveal name and logo for Call of Duty League by Callum Patterson on Dexerto
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• January 15, Meet Breszy | Paris Legion by Paris Legion on YouTube
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• January 17, The Road to Minnesota: Players and Coaches Dish on the Competition by Katie Bedford on Call of Duty League
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• January 22, Atlanta FaZe No. 1 in Call of Duty League preseason coaches poll by Jacob Wolf on ESPN
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• January 23, Why Your Team Is Op: Paris Legion, Seattle Surge, and Toronto Ultra by Stephanie Glover on Call of Duty League
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• January 23, Rivalry Watch: Which Teams Will Be Gunning Hardest for the Opposition by Katie Bedford on Call of Duty League
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• January 23, Why Your Team Is Op: Paris Legion, Seattle Surge, and Toronto Ultra by Stephanie Glover on Call of Duty League
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• January 25, “We’re a Top 4 Team Right Now” | KiSMET & Paris Legion Upset OGLA with Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• January 25, “Everyone had us ranked the 12th team.” Shockz reveals the Legion after LA Optic win with Emily Rand on YouTube
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• January 26, Paris Legion FULL Press Conference After the Win VS OpTic Gaming LA @COD Launch Weekend. with Water Wave TV on YouTube
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• January 26, "We're around the 4th, 5th spot" Kismet talks Legion's rank after 2-0 start with Emily Rand on YouTube
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• January 29, Call of Duty League power rankings -- Atlanta FaZe No. 1 after opening weekend by ESPN.com on ESPN
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• February 3, Call of Duty League | Team Packs Trailer by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• February 5, Call of Duty League coaches poll - Who can overtake the Atlanta FaZe? by ESPN.com on ESPN
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• February 6, Breszy: My Hard Work Will Pay Off by Paul Breszynski on Call of Duty League
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• February 7, Launch Weekend | Paris Legion by Paris Legion on YouTube
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• February 12, Meet Kismet | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
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• February 19, Meet Denz | Paris Legion by Paris Legion on YouTube
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• February 23, Our emotions got the best of us - KiSMET is ready to shake off Day 1 jitters with Emily Rand on YouTube
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• February 23, Minnesota RØKKR and Paris Legion coaches dive into their match at ATL Home Series with Arda Ocal on YouTube
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• February 24, After Action Report: Atlanta FaZe defend home turf, Mutineers shock Hunstmen by James Mattone on Call of Duty League
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• February 26, Call of Duty League coaches poll: Florida, Minnesota moving up by ESPN on ESPN
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• March 3, Meet Shockz | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
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• March 12, Call of Duty League Shifting Currently Scheduled Live Events to Online Competition by Call of Duty League on Call of Duty League
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• March 12, Meet Zed | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
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• March 20, Paris Legion: Team Profile Presented by PS4 by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• March 25, Meet Louqa | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
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• March 31, Meet Phantomz | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
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• April 2, Talent Power Rankings Ep. 1 by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• April 21, Talent Power Rankings Ep. 2 | Momo | Call of Duty League by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• May 4, BIG Changes at the Top! | Talent Power Rankings Ep. 3 | Momo | Florida Mutineers Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• May 13, Call of Duty coaches poll: OpTic Gaming make big jump by ESPN Esports Staff on ESPN
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• May 15, Middle of the Pack Chaos! | Talent Power Rankings | Benson | Seattle Surge Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• May 20, 12 CDL Pro Teams, 1 Warzone Lobby | Warzone Weekend |Trailer by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• May 24, Paris Legion win inaugural Warzone Weekend by Arda Ocal on YouTube
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• June 2, London Royal Ravens SOAR up the Table! | SCUF Power Rankings | Miles | Minnesota Røkkr Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• June 16, One of the BIGGEST Underdogs in the League?! | Behind the Controller: Denz by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• June 17, Legion Determined to Prove Doubters Wrong by Corbin Hosler on Call of Duty League
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• June 17, Call of Duty coaches poll: Mutineers' win makes for tighter top four by Emily Rand on ESPN
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• June 18, Mutineers RISE, Huntsmen FALL | SCUF Power Rankings | MerK | Paris Legion Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• June 22, The Pincer Hold, Tactical Flipped, & More | Dialed In: DENZ | Behind the Controller by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• July 2, FaZe FINALLY Not #1?! | SCUF Power Rankings | Rich | New York Subliners Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• July 7, Multiple esports teams seek pandemic financial relief via PPP loans by Arda Ocal and Jacob Wolf on YouTube
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• July 16, Huntsmen Overtake FaZe, Guerrillas in Trouble?! | SCUF Power Rankings | Lottie | London Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• August 5, CDL Playoff Picture 2020 | Paris Leagion feat. Kismet with IHOLDSHIFT on YouTube
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• August 11, FaZe & Ultra Flying High Into Playoffs?! | SCUF Power Rankings | Lando | CDL Playoffs by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• August 13, Paris Analyst "Novus Vita" talks Can Toronto or Paris WIN CDL Champs !? by CAUltra on YouTube
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• August 19, Paris Legion Confident Against Seattle at Start of Playoffs by Jalen Lopez on Hotspawn
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• September 21, Paris in SHAMBLES as Parasite Slides in the DMs?!.. Rostermania Rumors by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• September 23, CoD Pros Turn FRENCH to get Picked Up by Paris?!.. Rostermania Rumors by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• September 26, CDL Teams WANT OUT?!.. Franchise Looking to SELL? by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• October 11, Wuskin CALLS OUT Paris for 'Snubbing' Pro Players?!.. Who Will They Sign? by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• November 4, Paris Going for ALL NA Pros?!.. Twins Just Streaming for 2021? by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• November 25, Wuskin FUMING as Backstabber RUINED His CDL Spot?!.. Rostermania by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• November 27, Paris Legion Did Nothing Wrong (a Look Into the Alleged Paris Legion Roster Leak) by Bricetacular on YouTube
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• December 1, CoD Pro BLASTS 'Delusional' Paris Legion.. Asked CDL for French Host?! by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• January 1, Paris Confirm "CHEAP" Roster as Wuskin DENIED?!. Rise to BUY CDL Spot? by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• January 2, Parasite ALMOST on Paris but DENIED Fire's Request?!. CDL 2022 Return? by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• January 3, Fire40 Live Interview #2 - SparkCast Ep. 20 by Spark on YouTube
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• February 5, Pros NOT HAPPY as Patch BROKE Movement?!. Fans ROAST Paris CDL Merch by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• February 5, Team Preview: Paris Legion Capable of Upsets, Top 6 Status by COD League on Call of Duty League
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• February 8, The Perfect Fix for Anti-cheat | Skrapz | The Eavesdrop Podcast Ep. 8 by HECZ on YouTube
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• February 20, "All four of us want to prove everybody wrong" | Rostermania — Paris Legion​ by Call of Duty League on YouTube
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• April 13, Paris Legion parts ways with Fire by Cory Davis on Call of Duty League
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• July 16, Skrapz Tried to QUIT, Methodz DROPPED?! CDL DRAMA, aBeZy Mocks LAG! by TacticalRab on YouTube
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• January 18, Temp: "We're Working Really, Really Hard" | CDL Kickoff Classic Interview with Breaking Point on YouTube
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Branding and Logo

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Reveal	2019-11-02
Colors	#131E29, #9C182F, #EE7623
Meaning

Paris Legion: Our Story

Paris, the cradle of so many historical movements and human adventures, is now home to the Paris Legion! Defenders of liberty and innovation have always found refuge in Paris. We will be worthy of our city’s traditions: fighting, conquest, and fraternity. We are at the beginning of a grand adventure. Inspired by the city of light, our team brings together forces from all over the globe. Together, we fear no one. We do not cower from any challenge. Under the banner of Paris Legion, we welcome you: prepared to fight and determined to win. En garde!

Images

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  Paris Legion, CDL 2020, Left to Right: Zed, Phantomz, Louqa, KiSMET, Denz, Breszy, Shockz
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  Paris Legion, CDL 2021, Left to Right: AquA, Classic, Skrapz, Fire
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  Paris Legion, CDL 2022, Left to Right: John, Decemate, Temp, FeLo