Club
The Guard was a North American esports organization whose VALORANT team won VCT Ascension Americas in 2023.
Founded
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Based in
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Signature achievement
2023 VCT Ascension Americas champion
The Guard defeated M80 3–1 to earn promotion to the VCT Americas league.[1]
Audience reach
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Ownership
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Current financials
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Category
Public disclosure
Partner
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Commercial note
No current club-level partner list was confirmed in the available sources.
The Guard’s VALORANT team won VCT Ascension Americas in 2023, defeating M80 3–1 in the grand final. This record captures the historical organization and its competitive achievement; it does not imply that the former roster or commercial rights remain active.[1]
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