In a return to the VALORANT scene just hours before the commencement of the highly anticipated 2024 VALORANT Challengers season in North America, TSM has unleashed a formidable lineup, blending seasoned veterans with fresh talent.

Leading the charge are the familiar faces of Johann “seven” Hernandez and Anthony “gMd” Guimond, stalwarts from TSM's ranks in the previous Challengers season. Joining them are Alex “aproto” Protopapas and Tyler “sym” Porter, formerly of Moist Moguls, adding their distinct flair to the TSM colors. Completing the ensemble is Kevin “poised” Ngo, a seasoned competitor from FaZe.

Anticipation swells as TSM gears up to fill the spot in the prestigious 12-team NA Challengers league, previously held by BackOutsideBoys. The off-season landscape has witnessed a flurry of organizational movements, with notable shifts such as G2 inheriting The Guard’s roster and partnerships like Moist and Shopify forging alliances.

Despite the nail-biting wait until the eleventh hour of the VALORANT Challengers off-season, TSM's return fulfills a promise etched back in July 2023. The prolonged hiatus has been a double-edged sword, intensifying discussions within the tier-two echelons regarding the challenges faced by budding pro players in sustaining a full-time VALORANT career.

The competitive field remains robust, with several rosters vying for supremacy. Notably, this season welcomes a surge of free-agent rosters, including Turtle Troop, The Glazers, Thinking Men, and together we are terrific, enriching the competitive tapestry of the league.

While TSM braces for their inaugural clash against M80 on Wednesday, March 20, the inaugural skirmish of the 2024 NA Challengers season is slated to ignite today at 3 pm CT, featuring Moist x Shopify locking horns with Oxygen in a battle for early dominance.