Summary: Cloud 9 is currently coming back from the NA All Stars 2014 with an overall good performance, considering missing their main shout called in Hai. They try to look to improve from their impressive 24:4 record last split with their jaw dropping team work along with their rotations.

What to look for: With the addition of LMQ and the trades of strong EU players, we have to see if Cloud 9 can still stay on top with all of the recent addition to the NA Scene.

Impact Player: Balls: We have to see if Balls will stay as the best top laner, with the recent additions of CLG’s Top Seraph, along with LMQ’s ackerman.

Summary: Showing strong throughout most of the Spring Split, TSM looks to rebound after a 0-3 loss to Cloud 9 in the Spring Finals. They have switched up their roster, we will have to see how the synergy is, and if it is enough to be up to par with Cloud 9.

Roster Changes: Jungle: TheOddOne has recently stepped down from the roster into a coaching position, and will be replaced from EU Jungler “Amazing”. He is very well-known for his mechanics and was considered at top Jungler in EU. We will have to see how the synergy builds up between him and the team. Support: Xpecial has been traded to Curse, and in return TSM picks up Cloud 9 Tempest’s Gleeglarbu. The reasoning was behind this was Xpecial attitude was clashing with the team, and they wanted to start fresh with a new face. In terms of raw skill, this appears to be a downgrade for Solo Mid, although the fresh face and a new attitude may be what they need.

What to look for: We have to first look at the new players, Amazing and Gleeglarbu. To begin with we have to see how Amazing’s aggressive play style meshes with the team, and how much of an impact he can make. We have to also look at the bot lane, WildTurtle with the new addition of Gleeglarbu. At first this duo may struggle, although over time we can only expect them to get better and better as their synergy improves.

Impact Player: Bjergsen: This superstar needs to help try to dominate the laning phase to help out the newer players on the team, trying to reduce the pressure they may have.

Summary: CLG tries to continue off of their streak leading up to the Playoffs in the Spring Split. After bringing in European Jungler Dexter, CLG has done nothing but improve. We have to see with the newest addition to their team, Seraph, how much higher will they continue to improve.

Roster Changes: Top: Neintonsoh has recently stepped down, resulting in CLG picking up Korean Top, Seraph. Seraph was a sub for Najin White Shield, and was known for actually playing a game in OGN. We have to see if communication will be a problem, and how does his raw mechanics match up against other Tops in NA.

What to look for: We have to see how much CLG will continue to improve, considering their depressing lost to TSM in the Playoffs. How much Seraph will bring to the team and improve their raw mechanics, will be a thing to also look out for.

Impact Player: Seraph: This may seem to be a stretch now, although there is a lot of hype surrounding Seraph and his performance. He is already Challenger, carrying games even while being camped by the enemy jungler. Seraph may be a very dominant player that the enemy’s may have to focus.

Summary: Ever since LMQ came over from China, they have done nothing but impress us. Winning both of the Challenger Series, and eventually beating XDG 3-0 to get into the LCS. This team consists of all around very strong mechanic players, they are looking to take the NA LCS by storm.

What to look for: This is LMQ’s first split in the NA LCS, up until now they have done nothing but completely dominate, we have to see how they match up against the best of the best. Make sure to keep an eye out on ackermen, XiaoWeiXiao, and Vasilii, the main carries on the LMQ lineup.

Impact Player: XiaoWeiXiao: This guy has done nothing but impress us, breaking the CS record with 300 in 23:30 in the IPL, but has also been shedding lots of blood in the Challenger Series. His Nidalee is something to look out for, there will most likely be many bans against him, as his Nidalee is quite impressive.

Summary: After finishing 4th place in the Playoffs, Curse has high expectations after picking up Xpecial, who was previously on TSM. Xpecial is a shout caller, and a very strong mechanical support, both of which will benefit Curse. Now that their bot has improved, they look to take another step towards the top ranks of LCS.

Roster Changes: Support: Xpecial was picked up for Curse, nothing but an upgrade for them. They get someone who is not afraid to make calls mid to late game, which will hopefully solve some issues. The result of this is Bunny Fufuu, who showed great potential, was moved to a sub.

What to look for: The pressure is on for Curse’s bot, with the addition of Xpecial, they are expected to be one of the best lanes in the LCS. We have to see if Cop’s performance improves with the recent additions.

Impact Player: Cop: If Curse is going to improve, Cop has to step it up. He has been giving arguably the best support in NA, and if his performance does not improve, then Curse’s performance will not. The time is now for Cop to step it up and take his performance to another level.

Summary: After Dignitas finished the Playoffs 5th place, Dignitas decided to make a move. After Coast got relegated, Dignitas decided to pick up their Top and Mid, ZionSpartan along with Shiphtur. This makes Dignitas a scary team if they are on their A game, although how consistent will they be, will these roster changes work out for the better?

Roster Changes: Top: Cruzerthebruzer has retiried, following the news of him being replaced by ZionSpartan. Zion while on Coast sometimes won games single handedly, although he was very inconsistent. While on Coast he was also forced to be the shot caller, so with him not having to focus on that, it may improve his game. Mid: Shiphtur was also picked up by Dignitas, resulting in Scarra stepping down into a coaching position. Shiphtur was also the shinning point of Coast, having very impressive games. Although like Zion and the rest of Coast, he was very inconsistent, we will have to see of being now on Dig, if that will improve.

What to look for: We will have to see how ZionSpartan and Shiphtur shape out for Dig. They were very inconsistent while on Coast, but when they were on their A game, they could play with absolutely anyone. This was the biggest risk in the off season, and we will to see how this turns out.

Impact Player: Shiphtur: If Dignitas expects to be a team contending for 1st place, they will have to have Shiphtur on his A game, completely outplaying his lane opponent and snowballing the game into his favor.

Summary: Evil Geniuses had to face off against Cloud 9 Tempest in the Qualifiers for the LCS, where they went on to eventually win 3-1. During the off season, EG was looking into possibly replacing their Snoopeh, Yellowpete, along with Krepo, although with the lack of news on that, it seems they are here to stay for another split. Innox along with Pobelter will have to improve and carry harder if EG wants to be at the top of the leader board.

What to look for: How will EG improve as a team, their current laning is a little lack luster, although their rotations and team fights are completely off. They need to either improve dramatically as a team, along with their laning phase if they expect to be moving up the ranks. Innox and Pobelter also need to help snowball each other to increase the odds.

Impact Player: Pobelter: He is a very young talent player, with a large amount of raw potential. He will have the be the “Shiphtur” of EG if they expect to pick up more wins and improve as a team. When Pobelter does good, so does the rest of EG, so he needs to help snowball the other lanes once he gets ahead in his.

Summary: Complexity (Formerly compLexity.Black), is the newest addition to the NA LCS. Complexity managed to get into the NA LCS by upsetting the favorites, Coast, 3-1. Complexity is known for very strong mid laner, PR0LLY, along with their bot, with ROBERTxLEE and Bubbadub.

What to look for: We have to see how PR0LLY matches up against other LCS mids, with his impressive performance against Shiphtur, who is regarded as a top mid. However that is not the only thing, keep your eyes peeled on ROBERTxLEE and Bubbadub in bot. Not only does Bubbadub have an awesome mustache, their bot lane put impressive results in their past performances.

Impact Player: PR0LLY: Not only did PR0LLY beat Shiphtur in lane, he did it twice in two games. Not just beating him, he completely smashed him and outplaying him. We will have to see how he performs against other mids in the LCS, and if he can help snowball victory for Complexity.