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Join Mr Slin, Bloodsire, and mathsad on teamfortress.tv for what has unquestionably become North America's El Clásico. Froyo and Ascent have long been America's finest and in recent times have become remarkably even, currently sitting 1-1 against each-other in the ESEA season with Ascent just edging out their long-time rivals as the #1 seed. Ascent are sitting in this position with confidence, boasting arguably their strongest roster to date with the return of superstar pocket rando and the addition of i49-tested scout shrugger. Meanwhile, Froyo have only played with new pocket Ash for just under a month and have been looking undeniably shaky compared to the dominant force they once were. However, even without lansky, Froyotech are reigning world champions and still have one of the most talented, star-studded rosters out there; underestimating a seemingly weakened 4G could easily lead to Ascent's downfall.

Even the maps set to be played are classics in their own right; Snakewater, Badlands and Viaduct. Since the departure of Alfa from Ascent, neither of these teams generally gravitate towards the infamous Viaduct perma-sniper, so it's likely to be a pure display of raw scout and soldier skill on both sides if that third map is reached. With both teams headed to i55 in August, the pressure is on to put on a good show; both will want to take this chance to establish themselves as the team to beat and, more so, the team to fear in Europe.