The Rocket League Championship Series is near, and after summing up the offseason moves by RLCS teams in Europe and North America, it's time to take a look at the squads themselves. Here are our power rankings for the top eight teams heading into Season 3.

North America

1. G2 Esports

The most successful organization in North America might be back in form. With Dillon "Rizzo" Rizzo and Jacob "JKnaps" Knapman, there is finally enough talent around Cameron "Kronovi" Bills for him and the team to thrive.

2. Iris

Iris was one of the first rosters to form after RLCS 3 ended, featuring top talent such as Brandon "Lachinio" Lachin, formerly of G2 Esports. Iris will look to fight for the top spots in North America and Finals qualification come the end of the season.

3. NRG Esports

NRG is an interesting team. Grabbing a third straight North American No. 1 seed looks like it'll be tough as the level of talent consistently grows in the region. Acquiring Garrett "GarrettG" Gordon from Orbit might help translate positive North American results to the global stage.

4. Genesis

If the Genesis roster can keep its composure, this team could be excellent. Genesis has a lot of work to do, but with time by the end of the season it could be in the top four from North America.

5. Take 3

Take 3 lost Rizzo and Trevor "Insolences" Carmody, but it picked up Adam "Espeon" Barth in the hopes of rebuilding around the former Genesis player. If Take 3 can get momentum going with this new roster, it could be a scary team.

6. Ohana

Ohana formed rather recently with a group of excellent but perhaps forgotten players. Around former Orbit player Caleb "Moses" Nichols, Ohana might blossom into a contender for a top-four spot.

7. Atelier

On to the team that took in the final Orbit member, Isaac "Turtle" App. Atelier has the fanciest name in the entire NA scene and will be looking to play up to that name in Season 3. The skill Turtle will bring to this team could turn Atelier into giant killers.

8. Denial

Denial, which formed under the name Equinox before being picked up by the Denial brand, is one of the newer teams on the scene. This group could be a bubble team toward the open qualifiers, but if it plays to its level, Denial should make the top eight. Team chemistry will be a deciding factor in whether this team scrapes by this season or firmly entrenches itself in that group.

Europe

1. FlipSid3 Tactics

FlipSid3 remains the king, but that's not guaranteed forever. Competition this season will be tougher than ever before for one of the best teams in Rocket League, especially after roster moves across the EU and NA regions.

2. Northern Gaming

Northern Gaming finally showed the level of play that picking up David "Deevo" Morrow should give it with a sweep of Penta and 3-1 victory against Secrecy in the most recent edition of the Rocket Royale. This new Northern roster has world title potential.

3. Team Secrecy

Team Secrecy have a lot to be proud of. Making it through a tournament with a sole loss to Northern is nothing to be ashamed of. If Team Secrecy can keep their its form, expect an easy top-eight spot and for the team to push for a Finals spot from Europe.

4. Mock-it Esports

This team shares nothing but a name with the roster that finished second in RLCS Season 2. Take nothing away from Mock-it, though. Spearheaded by David "Miztik" Lawrie formerly of Northern Gaming, this is one of the teams looking to push Northern and FlipSid3 for the top spots.

5. Pocket Aces

This is the core of the team that finished runners up in Season 2. It feels odd placing them fifth because team has proven it is among the best in the world. The fall to this spot is a testament to the quality in European Rocket League more than anything else. Led by star Philip "Paschy90" Paschmeyer, Pocket Aces will hope for another finish near the top of the world, and the toughness of European competition will prepare it well for global play.

6. Penta

Penta are in a similar situation to Pocket Aces. If this was a roster in North America, Penta would easily be favored to qualify for the world championships. In Europe, they might struggle to make top eight depending on the brackets for the open qualifiers. Penta has shined recently, and like Team Secrecy, its only loss at the past Rocket Royale was to Northern Gaming. If Penta keeps playing tough against top teams, it could surprise in some matches.

7. Leaf Esports

Leaf Esports is a sort of divider between the top six and the rest. This team should make the top eight come RLCS open qualifiers, but if they end up with a rough bracket, it'll likely mean a quick exit for Leaf. Expect Leaf to qualify, but consider it an underdog.

8. Table Cloth

Table Cloth formed out of some excellent free agents from around EU, including popular former Reunited player Ryan "Doomsee" Graham. Expect a top-tier performance from Table Cloth, which could jump up the group in time. The hesitation here is how little time the group has had to play together.