Paris Legion
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Paris Legion | |||
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Org Location | France | ||
Region | CDL Franchise | ||
Owner | c0ntact Gaming, LLC | ||
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Paris Legion is the official Call of Duty League franchise team of Paris, France. It is owned and operated by c0ntact Gaming, LLC.
History[edit]
Modern Warfare[edit]
Paris was announced as one of the first five Call of Duty League franchise teams on May 2, 2019. The entire roster was announced at the same time on October 3, with Louqa, Shockz, Denz, KiSMET, Phantomz, Zed and Breszy joining. No starting lineup was announced at the time. On November 2, Joshh and Op2 joined and Paris became the final team to reveal their branding: Paris Legion. Novus joined as analyst on November 10. The first starting lineup was announced on Launch Weekend as Louqa, Shockz, Denz, KiSMET, and Zed.
Paris began the season at the bottom of everyone's rankings but they quickly proved all doubters wrong. At Launch Weekend, they beat both OpTic Gaming Los Angeles and European rival London Royal Ravens. In Week 2, they finished second in their group and nearly made it to the grand finals but were reverse swept by eventual winners Chicago Huntsmen. Week 3 started similar to week 2, they lost in round 1 to Minnesota RØKKR and beat Toronto Ultra in their second match, but this time they lost their rematch of their first round opponent. In weeks 5 and 7, the Legion failed to make it out of the Group Stage as they finished Top 6 and Top 8 respectively. The Legion once again finished last place in Week 8, losing 3-1 to both Chicago Huntsmen and OpTic Gaming Los Angeles. At their own Home Series they once again finished last, continuing the trend of home series hosts performing poorly. In Week 11, the Legion won their first match in over three months but then lost in the qualifier match to Atlanta FaZe and finished Top 6 again. It took the whole season, but Paris finally showed life again in Week 13. They beat LA Guerrillas, Subliners, and Royal Ravens to make their first grand final appearance of the season where the lost to Dallas Empire. They finish the season in 10th place with 100 CDL Points.
Paris started in Losers Round 1 at the Call of Duty League Championship 2020 and defeated Seattle Surge 3-0 before falling to London Royal Ravens 1-3 in the next round. They finished the tournament Top 10. Despite hovering around the bottom of the standings for most of the year, Paris was one of only three teams to make no roster changes all season.
Black Ops Cold War[edit]
On September 4, Joshh left his coaching role to return to competing. Later in the week Denz, Louqa, Shockz, Zed, Breszy, and Phantomz were all released, leaving an empty roster going into Cold War. On the final day of 2020, Paris finally announced their long rumored and leaked roster of Skrapz, AquA, Classic, Fire, and coach Theory.
Paris started off Stage 1 0-2, but won two of the final three series to get a one round bye in the Losers Bracket. They would finish the Major Top 10 after Florida Mutineers knocked them out 1-3 in their first match. In Stage 2, the Legion seemed to show improvement as they beat Minnesota RØKKR 3-0 and played OpTic and Dallas closely. A 2-3 record saw them start in Losers Round 1 where they were quickly dominated by the Los Angeles Thieves 3-0.
Timeline[edit]
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- January 25, Louqa, Denz, Shockz, Zed, and KiSMET announced as starting roster. Phantomz and Breszy move to substitutes.
- February 28,
Breszy is loaned to TrainHard Esport.[7] - June 25, Team partners with Scuf Gaming.[8]
- August 17,
Breszy returns from loan to TrainHard Esport. - August 31, Novus (Analyst) leaves.
- September 4, Joshh (Coach) leaves.[9]
- September 7, KiSMET leaves.[10]
- September 8, Denz, Louqa, Shockz, Zed,
Breszy, and
Phantomz leave.[11] - September (approx.), Op2 (Coach) leaves.
- December 31, AquA, Classic, Fire, Skrapz, and Theory (Coach) join.[12]
Player Roster[edit]
Active[edit]
Player | Name | Role | Joined | ||
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AquA | Ulysses Silva | Player | Dec 20202020-12-31 | ||
Classic | Nicholas DiCostanzo | Player | Dec 20202020-12-31 | ||
Skrapz | Matthew Marshall | Player | Dec 20202020-12-31 | ||
Temp | Donovan Laroda | Player | Apr 20212021-04-13 | ||
Theory | Dylan McGee | Coach (+) (–) Also Sub | Jan 20212021-01-13 |
Former[edit]
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.
Player | Name | Role | Joined | Left | Next Team | ||
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Fire | Luis Rivera | Player | Dec 20202020-12-31 | Apr 20212021-04-13 | ![]() | ||
Breszy | Paul Breszynski | Substitute | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-08 | ![]() | ||
Denz | Denholm Taylor | Player | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-08 | None | ||
Louqa | Luke Rigas | Player | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-08 | ![]() | ||
Phantomz | Timothy Landis | Substitute | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-08 | ![]() | ||
Shockz | Conrad Rymarek | Player | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-08 | ![]() | ||
Zed | Zach Denyer | Player | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-08 | ![]() | ||
KiSMET | Matthew Tinsley | Player | Oct 20192019-10-03 | Sep 20202020-09-07 | ![]() |
Organization[edit]
Current[edit]
C | ID | Name | Position |
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Theory | Dylan McGee | Coach |
Former[edit]
C | ID | Name | Position | Next Team |
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Op2 | Joel Mehdizadeh | Coach | ||
Novus | Brandon Hewitt | Analyst | ||
Joshh | Josh Sheppard | Coach |
Trivia[edit]
Team Achievements[edit]
This table shows up to the 10 most recent results. For complete results, click here.
Media[edit]
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- May 2, Five cities have purchased a spot in the upcoming franchised Call of Duty league by Keshav Bhat on Charlie Intel
- May 2, Five Call of Duty franchises announced by Reuters on ESPN
- May 3, First 5 Teams Purchase Call of Duty League Franchised Spots | The Esports Dispatch by LandO on UMG Gaming
- 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
- October 3, Your Paris Call of Duty Roster by Call of Duty Paris on Twitter
- October 3, Paris’ Call of Duty franchise reveals 7-man roster by Justin Binkowski on Dot Esports
- October 4, Introducing: @DenzJT by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 4, c0ntact Gaming, owner of @ParisEternal and @COD_Paris, appears to own a domain for Paris Legion. by Adam Fitch on Twitter
- October 5, Introducing: @MF_Shockz by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 6, Introducing: @PhantomzTheGod by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 7, Introducing: @KiSMET6_ by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 8, Introducing: @Breszyy by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 9, Call of Duty® League™ – Reveal Trailer by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- October 9, Introducing: @MF_Louqa by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 9, All 12 Call of Duty League team names reportedly leaked by Tyler Esguerra on Dot Esports
- October 10, Introducing: @ZachDenyer by COD Paris on Twitter
- October 11, New York, Paris Call of Duty League franchise logos and branding leaked by Isaac McIntyre on Dexerto
- November 2, Presenting your Paris Legion. #EnGarde by Paris Legion on Twitter
- November 2, Paris CoD franchise reveal name and logo for Call of Duty League by Callum Patterson on Dexerto
- January 15, Meet Breszy | Paris Legion by Paris Legion on YouTube
- January 17, The Road to Minnesota: Players and Coaches Dish on the Competition by Katie Bedford on Call of Duty League
- January 22, Atlanta FaZe No. 1 in Call of Duty League preseason coaches poll by Jacob Wolf on ESPN
- January 23, Why Your Team Is Op: Paris Legion, Seattle Surge, and Toronto Ultra by Stephanie Glover on Call of Duty League
- January 23, Rivalry Watch: Which Teams Will Be Gunning Hardest for the Opposition by Katie Bedford on Call of Duty League
- January 23, Why Your Team Is Op: Paris Legion, Seattle Surge, and Toronto Ultra by Stephanie Glover on Call of Duty League
- January 25, “We’re a Top 4 Team Right Now” | KiSMET & Paris Legion Upset OGLA with Call of Duty League on YouTube
- January 25, “Everyone had us ranked the 12th team.” Shockz reveals the Legion after LA Optic win with Emily Rand on YouTube
- January 26, Paris Legion FULL Press Conference After the Win VS OpTic Gaming LA @COD Launch Weekend. with Water Wave TV on YouTube
- January 26, "We're around the 4th, 5th spot" Kismet talks Legion's rank after 2-0 start with Emily Rand on YouTube
- January 29, Call of Duty League power rankings -- Atlanta FaZe No. 1 after opening weekend by ESPN.com on ESPN
- February 3, Call of Duty League | Team Packs Trailer by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- February 5, Call of Duty League coaches poll - Who can overtake the Atlanta FaZe? by ESPN.com on ESPN
- February 6, Breszy: My Hard Work Will Pay Off by Paul Breszynski on Call of Duty League
- February 7, Launch Weekend | Paris Legion by Paris Legion on YouTube
- February 12, Meet Kismet | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
- February 19, Meet Denz | Paris Legion by Paris Legion on YouTube
- February 23, Our emotions got the best of us - KiSMET is ready to shake off Day 1 jitters with Emily Rand on YouTube
- February 23, Minnesota RØKKR and Paris Legion coaches dive into their match at ATL Home Series with Arda Ocal on YouTube
- February 24, After Action Report: Atlanta FaZe defend home turf, Mutineers shock Hunstmen by James Mattone on Call of Duty League
- February 26, Call of Duty League coaches poll: Florida, Minnesota moving up by ESPN on ESPN
- March 3, Meet Shockz | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
- March 12, Call of Duty League Shifting Currently Scheduled Live Events to Online Competition by Call of Duty League on Call of Duty League
- March 12, Meet Zed | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
- March 20, Paris Legion: Team Profile Presented by PS4 by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- March 25, Meet Louqa | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
- March 31, Meet Phantomz | Paris Legion with Paris Legion on YouTube
- April 2, Talent Power Rankings Ep. 1 by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- April 21, Talent Power Rankings Ep. 2 | Momo | Call of Duty League by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- May 4, BIG Changes at the Top! | Talent Power Rankings Ep. 3 | Momo | Florida Mutineers Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- May 13, Call of Duty coaches poll: OpTic Gaming make big jump by ESPN Esports Staff on ESPN
- May 15, Middle of the Pack Chaos! | Talent Power Rankings | Benson | Seattle Surge Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- May 20, 12 CDL Pro Teams, 1 Warzone Lobby | Warzone Weekend |Trailer by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- May 24, Paris Legion win inaugural Warzone Weekend by Arda Ocal on YouTube
- June 2, London Royal Ravens SOAR up the Table! | SCUF Power Rankings | Miles | Minnesota Røkkr Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- June 16, One of the BIGGEST Underdogs in the League?! | Behind the Controller: Denz by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- June 17, Legion Determined to Prove Doubters Wrong by Corbin Hosler on Call of Duty League
- June 17, Call of Duty coaches poll: Mutineers' win makes for tighter top four by Emily Rand on ESPN
- June 18, Mutineers RISE, Huntsmen FALL | SCUF Power Rankings | MerK | Paris Legion Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- June 22, The Pincer Hold, Tactical Flipped, & More | Dialed In: DENZ | Behind the Controller by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- July 2, FaZe FINALLY Not #1?! | SCUF Power Rankings | Rich | New York Subliners Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- July 7, Multiple esports teams seek pandemic financial relief via PPP loans by Arda Ocal and Jacob Wolf on YouTube
- July 16, Huntsmen Overtake FaZe, Guerrillas in Trouble?! | SCUF Power Rankings | Lottie | London Home Series by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- August 5, CDL Playoff Picture 2020 | Paris Leagion feat. Kismet with IHOLDSHIFT on YouTube
- August 11, FaZe & Ultra Flying High Into Playoffs?! | SCUF Power Rankings | Lando | CDL Playoffs by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- August 13, Paris Analyst "Novus Vita" talks Can Toronto or Paris WIN CDL Champs !? by CAUltra on YouTube
- August 19, Paris Legion Confident Against Seattle at Start of Playoffs by Jalen Lopez on Hotspawn
- September 21, Paris in SHAMBLES as Parasite Slides in the DMs?!.. Rostermania Rumors by TacticalRab on YouTube
- September 23, CoD Pros Turn FRENCH to get Picked Up by Paris?!.. Rostermania Rumors by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- September 26, CDL Teams WANT OUT?!.. Franchise Looking to SELL? by TacticalRab on YouTube
- October 11, Wuskin CALLS OUT Paris for 'Snubbing' Pro Players?!.. Who Will They Sign? by TacticalRab on YouTube
- November 4, Paris Going for ALL NA Pros?!.. Twins Just Streaming for 2021? by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- November 25, Wuskin FUMING as Backstabber RUINED His CDL Spot?!.. Rostermania by TacticalRab on YouTube
- November 27, Paris Legion Did Nothing Wrong (a Look Into the Alleged Paris Legion Roster Leak) by Bricetacular on YouTube
- December 1, CoD Pro BLASTS 'Delusional' Paris Legion.. Asked CDL for French Host?! by TacticalRab on YouTube
- January 1, Paris Confirm "CHEAP" Roster as Wuskin DENIED?!. Rise to BUY CDL Spot? by TacticalRab on YouTube
- January 2, Parasite ALMOST on Paris but DENIED Fire's Request?!. CDL 2022 Return? by TacticalRab on YouTube
- January 3, Fire40 Live Interview #2 - SparkCast Ep. 20 by Spark on YouTube
- February 5, Pros NOT HAPPY as Patch BROKE Movement?!. Fans ROAST Paris CDL Merch by TacticalRab on YouTube
- February 5, Team Preview: Paris Legion Capable of Upsets, Top 6 Status by COD League on Call of Duty League
- February 8, The Perfect Fix for Anti-cheat | Skrapz | The Eavesdrop Podcast Ep. 8 by HECZ on YouTube
- February 20, "All four of us want to prove everybody wrong" | Rostermania — Paris Legion by Call of Duty League on YouTube
- April 13, Paris Legion parts ways with Fire by Cory Davis on Call of Duty League
Branding and Logo[edit]
Reveal | 2019-11-02 |
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Colors | #131E29, #9C182F, #EE7623 |
Meaning |
Paris Legion: Our Story |
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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! |
Gallery[edit]
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Five cities have purchased a spot in the upcoming franchised Call of Duty league charlieintel.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 COD Paris' Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Joshh's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 KiSMET's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Paris Legion's Roster callofdutyleague.com
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Paris Legion's Tweet twitter.com