Wikipedia - Rogue (esports)
Rogue is a professional esports organization with teams competing across several different titles in Europe and the United States. It has two League of Legends teams based in Europe: a main team that participates in the League of Legends European Championship (LEC), and an academy team that participates in the Ultraliga. Team Rogue was founded by Franklin Villarreal, Derek Nelson and Carson Knuth in 2016, and acquired by now parent and management company ReKTGlobal and its partners in 2018. ReKTGlobal also owns the Call of Duty League team, the London Royal Ravens. The organization is co-owned by prominent DJ Steve Aoki and YouTuber Vikram "Vikkstar123" Barn. Other Investors include Imagine Dragons, Rudy Gobert, Nicky Romero, Nick Gross and Landon Collins.
On October 6, 2022, Rogue announced a merger with KOI, an esports organisation owned by Ibai Llanos and Gerard Piqué. This will result in the existing Rogue teams rebranding to KOI. Following Infinite Reality's split with KOI in 2023, the team was reestablished.
Rogue's League of Legends team competes in the League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) and has consistently placed in the top half of the standings. The team's Rainbow Six Siege squad has won multiple championships, including the Pro League Season 9 Finals and the Six Major Raleigh. Rogue's Rocket League team has also had success, winning the Rocket League Championship Series Season 8.
Rogue is known for its innovative and aggressive playstyle, often taking risks and making bold moves to secure victories. The team is also known for its strong team chemistry and communication, which allows them to execute complex strategies and outmaneuver their opponents.
Overall, Rogue is a highly respected esports organization that has proven itself to be a top contender in multiple competitive video games. With a talented roster of players and a dedicated coaching staff, Rogue is poised to continue its success in the years to come.