MLG Dallas Match Previews: The Calm before the Storm

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This one, at first impression, looks dauntingly difficult for CLG.Prime to surpass. Let's keep in mind that they are trying to shift away from the gimmicks and focus more on standard play. On top of that, they introduced Chauster to his least successful role and brought Locodoco to an unfamiliar role as well, accompanying Doublelift in the bottom.

The two seem to have bonded well thus far, however as any team would be, they will hopefully have familiarized themselves hastily or bite the bullet against the Korean powerhouse NaJin Sword. From the experience CLG has had in Korea, no doubt they are the NA team with the tools required to take them down, having experienced scrimming against the powerful teams in Korea, but have they acquired the work ethic and team synergy to take them down? Time will only tell as we see how the current roster unravels for CLG NA.

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While there is more comradery than rivalry between the two teams, recent results show that this pits Curse against their least favorite foe. To their demise, they have a history of consistently losing to TSM and have hopefully put their all into the drive to taste victory against their toughest competitor historically. Though it may be tough for Curse due to their most recent less-than-ideal performance in China, let's hope they can synergize well with their new team composition which includes Voyboy.

Solomid will just have to play it standard and stay in good emotional shape and morale to take this home. They go into every event confident and this will be no different, especially against the team with the best results. TSM has not had any roster changes for a very long time and have bonded extremely well, statistically being the most successful Season 2 team in NA. If they can repeat history and make it past this one, they'll be vigorously working their way to the higher stages of the tournament in no time.

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If anyone couldn't come to the conclusion that this will be a rough obstacle for Dignitas, they would be lying. Considering Counter Logic Gaming EU's capability and trademark of dragging out a game and grasping a firm victory in the end regardless of the circumstances, Dignitas will have a little bit of trouble winning strictly off their innovative playstyles and are going to have to significantly have stepped up their standard play from the World Championships.

Make no mistake, however, as Dignitas is a very hard-working team and has claimed to have had a bad run at the World Championships. The question is, even at their peak, can they compete individually with the opposing players of CLG.EU?
CLG EU. with the appropriate heroes can take games off any team, especially if Wickd gets Irelia or Froggen can get any of his large library of champions of expertise. To take this one home, Dignitas has either shaped up their play quite a lot or has something up their sleeve that'll dig CLG.EU into the grave.

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This could possibly be the Cinderella story, or underdog story we've all been waiting for...key word possibly. Though I can not likely see this match going in Dynamic's favor, I think deep down that a lot of us want to see this glorious upset. Dynamic is a strong team no dobut, but has never been viewed as a "world contender." If they ever had a time to shine and prove the world that they are more than just a scrim partner or top 8 finalist in an NA tourney, this is the battlefield in which they need to prove themselves upon. This would be a huge day for not only Dynamic, but the western world entirely. Can you imagine the outrage?

Opposing them, however, is an unbelievably strong team. Solomid, for example, has lost many games versus them but has won 0. With Solomid being the strongest team in NA, that leaves things looking a little sour and grim for Dynamic. However, let's not dismiss the match results yet. There's always a chance that Azubu Blaze could become too cocky and confident, and throw the game hard or get outwitted by something extravagant Team Dynamic brings to the table. That or Shy doesn't mesh as well with Blaze as they would have hoped and to a shocking revelation, ends up bringing his team down! The chances are slim, but I think we all know who we really want to win here.