Los Angeles Thieves

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Los Angeles Thieves
Short nameLA Thieves
FoundedNovember 6, 2020; 3 years ago (2020-11-06)
LeagueCall of Duty League
Team historyLos Angeles Thieves
(2020–present)
Based inLos Angeles, California, United States
Colors   
CEOMatthew "Nadeshot" Haag
Championships1 (2022)
Stage titles2 (2022 & 2023 Major 4)
PartnersAT&T, Totinos, Cash App, Razer, Rocket Mortgage, JBL, Chipotle, NZXT, Elgato, Secretlab, OMEN, Dollar Shave Club, Game Fuel
Parent group
Websitethieves.callofdutyleague.com/en-us/

The Los Angeles Thieves or LA Thieves is an American professional Call of Duty League (CDL) team based in Los Angeles, California. It is owned by 100 Thieves.

History[edit]

On November 6, 2020, 100 Thieves announced their expansion in Call of Duty League, following the purchase of the slot previously owned by Immortals Gaming Club under the branding of OpTic Gaming Los Angeles.[1]

The team did not obtain a spot in the inaugural 2020 Call of Duty League season. [2] The re-addition of 100 Thieves to professional Call of Duty was a welcomed homecoming for the organization. This also marked the return of former professional player turned CEO Matthew Haag, to the scene where his career started.[3] The team finished the 2021 Call of Duty League season with a 7th place in the Regular Season, and a 7th/8th finish at the Championship Weekend. After the end of the season the team released Johnathon "John" Perez, Thomas "TJHaLy" Haly, Carlos "Venom" Hernandez, Austin "SlasheR" Liddicoat, and Cuyler "Huke" Garland,[4][5][6] with Sam "Octane" Larew and Dylan "Envoy" Hannon joining the team.[7][8] 2022 was the team's most successful year, winning their first major title at Major IV in New York City,[9] then claiming the 2022 Call of Duty League Championship title.[10]

Current roster[edit]

Los Angeles Thieves roster
Players Coaches
Handle Name Nationality
Ghosty Rothe, Daniel United States
JoeDeceives Romero, Joseph United States
Kremp Haworth, Kyle United States
Nastie Plumridge, Byron England
Afro Substitute player Reid, Marcus England
Head coach

Jordan "JKap" Kaplan

Assistant coach(es)

Shane "ShAnE" McKerral


Legend:
  • (I) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • Substitute player Substitute
  • Injured Injury / Illness
  

Latest roster transaction: March 26, 2024.

Awards and records[edit]

Seasons overview[edit]

Season P MW ML MW% GW GL GW% Finish Playoffs
2021 39 18 21 .462 74 83 .471 7th 7-8th, Lost in Lower Round 1, 2–3 (Rokkr)
2022 35 18 17 .514 76 69 .524 3rd 1st, Won Grand Finals, 5–2 (FaZe)
2023 46 27 19 .587 103 75 .579 5th 7-8th, Lost in Lower Round 1, 2–3 (Surge)

Tournament wins[edit]

Date Prize Event Roster
2022-07-17 $ 200,000 Call of Duty League 2022 - Major 4 Drazah •  Kenny •  Octane •  Envoy  
2022-08-07 $ 1,200,000 Call of Duty League Championship 2022 Drazah •  Kenny •  Octane •  Envoy  
2023-04-23 $ 200,000 Call of Duty League 2023 - Major 4 [11] Drazah •  Kenny •  Octane •  Envoy

Individual accomplishments[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Duran, H. B. (November 6, 2020). "100 Thieves reveals LA Thieves Call of Duty League team". Esports Insider. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "100 Thieves Announcement Tweet".
  3. ^ Settimi, Christina. "Esports Leader 100 Thieves And Nadeshot Return To Call Of Duty With LA Thieves Franchise". Forbes. Retrieved March 6, 2021.
  4. ^ Byers, Preston (September 2, 2021). "Los Angeles Thieves parts ways with TJHaLy, John, and Venom". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Byers, Preston (September 2, 2021). "Los Angeles Thieves releases SlasheR". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  6. ^ Duwe, Scott (September 6, 2021). "Los Angeles Guerrillas unveils new Call of Duty League roster of SlasheR, Gunless, Asim, and Huke". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  7. ^ Binkowski, Justin (September 9, 2021). "Octane officially signs with Los Angeles Thieves for 2022 Call of Duty League season". Dot Esports. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  8. ^ Salaun, Theo (September 10, 2021). "LA Thieves announce star-studded lineup for Call of Duty League 2022". Dexerto. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
  9. ^ Salaun, Theo (July 18, 2022). "LA Thieves win Call of Duty League Major IV: "We're the team to beat"". Dexerto. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  10. ^ Appleford, Danny (August 7, 2022). "Back-to-back: Los Angeles Thieves win 2022 Call of Duty League Championship". Dot Esports. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  11. ^ Wooten, Tanner (April 23, 2023). "LA Thieves win CDL 2023 Major 4". Dot Esports. Retrieved June 19, 2023.