Moin Khot
Sep, 30.2023
Bleed Esports has officially announced the signing of Jaccob "yay" Whiteaker, former OpTic and Cloud9 standout, to their VALORANT roster. This high-profile acquisition is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the Singapore-based team, who were left with a gap to fill after Tyler "juicy" Aeria's departure to fulfill National Service commitments.
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Yay, with his extensive experience and formidable skills, is already a familiar name in the world of VALORANT. During his time with North American giants Envy and OpTic Gaming in 2021 and 2022, respectively, he earned a reputation as one of the best players globally. His arrival at Envy/OpTic was a turning point, transforming the team from a runner-up position at Masters Berlin 2021 to eventually becoming the number-one VALORANT team worldwide, clinching victory at Masters Reykjavík in 2022.
For yay, this move to Bleed Esports represents a new chapter and an exciting challenge. The decision to relocate from North America to Singapore was motivated not only by the allure of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Chinese VALORANT scenes but also by the desire to experience a different gaming culture. Financial considerations in North America also played a role in his choice to embark on this international adventure.
With yay's addition, Bleed Esports now boasts a formidable roster consisting of:
The addition of yay to this already talented roster has ignited high expectations and anticipation among fans and esports enthusiasts alike. All eyes will undoubtedly be on yay as he takes on this new challenge and strives to continue making his mark in the VALORANT scene, this time in the Asia-Pacific region.
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As Bleed Esports prepares for the upcoming season of the VCT Pacific League, the signing of yay signals their intent to compete at the highest level and solidifies their status as a team to watch in the VALORANT esports landscape.