Team Liquid still leads NA CSGO Major Rankings after Road to Rio

The inaugural Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Regional Major Ranking tournament has concluded, providing competitive clarity as the scene transitions toward the summer CS Summit 6 RMR event. This creates a crucial checkpoint for evaluating team trajectories.

Regional participation restrictions mean only European and North American squads can compete in the upcoming CS Summit tournament. This creates strategic advantages and disadvantages depending on accumulated points and roster stability.

North American competition delivered unexpected outcomes, with established leader Team Liquid dropping to fourth position following surprising defeats against Team Envy and FURIA Esports. FURIA’s flawless 5-0 group stage performance and dominant victory over Liquid highlighted their potential, despite ultimately falling to Gen.G Esports in the grand finals.

Gen.G appears to have stabilized their previously volatile roster situation, establishing consistency after early-year turbulence. The official standings combine Road to Rio performance with Valve-allocated StarLadder Berlin bonus points.

This comprehensive snapshot reveals North America’s competitive hierarchy entering the second RMR tournament cycle. Teams must now adapt strategies based on opponent tendencies and map pool developments.

1. Team Liquid

Points:1900 (1300 RtR, 600 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio Finish:4th

Team Liquid’s cohesion issues during North America’s Road to Rio extended into DreamHack Masters Spring performances. When elite organizations lose matches against mid-tier opponents like Chaos Esports Club, their regional dominance becomes increasingly vulnerable to challengers.

2. 100 Thieves

Points: 1700 (1100 Rtr, 600 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:6th

100 Thieves demonstrates remarkable consistency in maintaining competitive relevance, though breaking into international elite status remains challenging. The Australian roster faces critical tests at CS Summit 6 to prove they can translate regional success to global competitiveness.

3. Evil Geniuses

Points:1650 (950 RtR, 600 StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:7th

Similar to Liquid, Evil Geniuses has encountered significant performance obstacles throughout 2020. Despite Cvetelin “CeRq” Dimitrov’s individual excellence, EG’s third-place RMR positioning relies heavily on their Berlin Major achievement rather than current form.

Despite organizational rebranding and cosmetic updates, substantive gameplay improvements remain necessary for maintaining competitive positioning against improving North American opponents.

4. Gen. G Esports

Points:1600 (1600 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:1st

Gen.G successfully resolved communication barriers between Hansel “BnTeT” Ferdinand and teammates that previously hindered early-2020 campaign effectiveness. The BnTeT and Sam “s0m” Oh bombsite partnership now demonstrates coordinated execution and strategic synchronization.

Despite winning Road to Rio, Gen.G occupies fourth RMR position due to Valve’s StarLadder Berlin point allocation system. Their continued momentum at CS Summit 6 will test whether their improvements represent temporary form or sustainable competitive evolution.

5. FURIA

Points:1500 (1500 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:2nd

FURIA emerged as North America’s most impressive Road to Rio competitor, achieving long-awaited breakthrough performance. Their fourth-place standing without Berlin bonus points reflects their recent competitive ascent.

Critical consideration: FURIA typically dominates online competition but encounters performance degradation during LAN events. Fortunately, CS Summit 6’s digital format plays to their strengths, creating additional advancement opportunities.

6. Cloud9

Points: 1400 (1400 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:3rd

Cloud9’s volatility manifested clearly throughout Road to Rio and FLASHPOINT tournament runs. While demonstrating capability against elite opposition, they lack the consistent firepower necessary for sustained top-tier performance.

7. Team Envy

Points: 1200 (1200 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:5th

Team Envy delivered quietly competent performances during the initial Road to Rio tournament. However, substantially improved results remain necessary for meaningful North American impact.

8. MIBR

Points:950 (900 RtR, 300 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:8th

MIBR recently substituted Ignacio “meyern” Meyer with Alencar “trk” Rossato preceding DreamHack Masters competition.

The organization’s fifth roster position appears systematically problematic. No single player acquisition addresses MIBR’s fundamental requirement for revitalized leadership and strategic direction.

Without transformative organizational changes, competitive struggles will likely persist despite individual talent acquisitions.

9. Bad News Bears

Points: 750 RMR Points (750 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:9-10th

Bad News Bears represents an enigmatic organization with uncertain competitive trajectory. Comprising various tier-two Counter-Strike professionals, roster stability remains perpetually uncertain.

Under CSGO veteran Peter “ptr” Gurney’s leadership, the team likely maintains some competitive presence. Additional CS Summit 6 qualification opportunities against inconsistent opponents position them as potential spoilers for serious contenders.

10. Triumph

Points: 750 RMR Points (750 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:9-10th

Triumph’s lineup demonstrates commitment to continued CS:GO competition, though equivalent performance with Bad News Bears raises concerns regarding top-tier North American competitiveness.

Perhaps developmental timing remains insufficient, but substantial performance elevation becomes mandatory for ESL One Rio qualification aspirations.

11. Yeah

Points: 600 RMR Points (600 RtR, 0 from StarLadder Berlin)

Road to Rio finish:11th

This Brazilian organization might experience greater success competing within their native South American region. Recent competitive results indicate vulnerability within Brazil’s elite Counter-Strike echelon, though the region’s secondary tier remains considerably weaker than North American competition.

CS Summit 6 provides another qualification attempt, though this clearly overmatched team’s competitive ceiling remains uncertain.

The North American RMR landscape reveals fascinating competitive dynamics following Road to Rio’s conclusion. Team Liquid’s continued leadership despite recent struggles highlights the lasting impact of StarLadder Berlin bonus points, creating strategic advantages that transcend current form.

Gen.G’s tournament victory demonstrates the critical importance of resolving internal communication issues. Their coordinated bombsite executions between BnTeT and s0m demonstrate how partnership synchronization translates to competitive success.

FURIA’s online dominance presents strategic considerations for CS Summit 6 preparation. Teams must develop specific anti-strategies against their aggressive playstyle while preparing for potential LAN transitions in future tournaments.

The RMR point allocation system creates significant ranking disparities, with Berlin Major performance continuing to influence standings months later. This emphasizes the long-term strategic importance of major tournament performances beyond immediate results.

Looking toward CS Summit 6, several key factors will determine competitive outcomes: roster stability, map pool depth, adaptation speed, and leadership effectiveness.

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