Counter Logic Gaming

Counter Logic Gaming was founded to compete in League of Legends tournaments by George "HotshotGG" Georgallidis and Alexander "Vodoo" Beutel in April 2010. In December 2011, Counter Logic Gaming merged with the Absolute Legends organization. Although the two organizations decided to separate a month later, the ex-AbsoluteLegends roster chose to stay with CLG, as Counter Logic Gaming Europe.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/articles/everyones-favorite-skumbag-celebrating-krepo|title = EVERYONE'S FAVORITE SKUMBAG: CELEBRATING KREPO|date = May 13, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com|last = Stull|first = Katherine}} On February 2, 2012, the organization announced that it had acquired the Dota 2 roster of Swedish team eXperience Gaming.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/dota2/news/18505-experience-counter-logic-gaming|title = Team eXperience join Counter Logic Gaming|date = February 11, 2012|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Roberts|first = Matthew}} In May of that year, Georgallidis created a CLG League of Legends B team, known as Counter Logic Gaming Black.{{Cite web|url = http://thinkpiece.gg/best-teams-never-made/|title = The Best Teams That Never Made It|date = October 29, 2014|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = thinkpiece.gg|last = Raven|first = Josh|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141227203645/http://thinkpiece.gg/best-teams-never-made/|archive-date = December 27, 2014|url-status = dead}} On July 2, 2012, HotshotGG stepped down from the position of active CEO of Counter Logic Gaming, citing a wish to focus more on his game-play, and was replaced by his mother, Helen Georgallidis.{{Cite web|url = http://www.mobafire.com/esports/news/mobafire-profile-clg-ceo-helen-georgallidis-31|title = MOBAFIRE PROFILE: CLG CEO HELEN GEORGALLIDIS|date = July 9, 2012|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = mobafire.com|last = DETONATOR|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151005120856/http://www.mobafire.com/esports/news/mobafire-profile-clg-ceo-helen-georgallidis-31|archive-date = October 5, 2015|url-status = dead}}

In October 2012, CLG's Dota 2 team officially disbanded, with most of the players having left weeks before. Less than three months later, in late December, CLG.EU elected not to re-sign their contracts, instead signing with Evil Geniuses.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-clg-eu-league-of-legends-team-officially-joins-evil-geniuses/1100-6402984/|title = Former CLG EU League of Legends team officially joins Evil Geniuses|date = January 25, 2013|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = gamespot.com|last = Breslau|first = Rod}} The organization also disbanded CLG Black, leaving the original League of Legends team as the only roster under the Counter Logic Gaming banner. CEO Helen Georgallidis and COO Robert "CyberBob" Del Papa resigned with these announcements, and Kelby May was promoted to general manager for the organization.{{Cite web|url = http://www.mobafire.com/esports/news/clg-part-ways-with-clg-eu-add-aphromoo-and-link115-to-roster-174|title = CLG PART WAYS WITH CLG.EU, ADD APHROMOO AND LINK115 TO ROSTER|date = December 28, 2012|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = mobafire.com|last = MCAZN|first = JEBUS|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150810004921/http://www.mobafire.com/esports/news/clg-part-ways-with-clg-eu-add-aphromoo-and-link115-to-roster-174|archive-date = August 10, 2015|url-status = dead}} Kelby remained at CLG for two years until September 2014, when he stepped down; Matthew "MaTTcom" Marikian was promoted to general manager, while Bryan "bchenN" Chen was hired as the director of finance and operations.{{Cite web|url = http://www.ongamers.com/articles/kelby-may-leaves-counter-logic-gaming-mattcomgo-be/1100-2220/|title = Kelby May leaves Counter Logic Gaming, MattComGo becomes general manager|date = September 22, 2014|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = ongamers.com|last = Kulasingham|first = Nilu|archive-date = September 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924060502/http://www.ongamers.com/articles/kelby-may-leaves-counter-logic-gaming-mattcomgo-be/1100-2220/|url-status = dead}}

On November 10, 2014, Counter Logic Gaming announced that they had acquired the Shoot to Kill (now Final Boss) Halo roster, including professional Halo veteran Tom "OGRE 2" Ryan, branded under the name Counter Logic Gaming Halo.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoVU0a8naP8|title = Introducing CLG Halo|date = November 10, 2014|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = youtube.com}} In January 2015, the organization also acquired the ex-mouseSpaz Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster as CLG.CS, and reestablished the CLG Black brand that same month.{{Cite web|url = http://www.dailydot.com/esports/stixxay-counter-logic-gaming-black/|title = Stixxay wants out from CLG Black—but the team apparently has other ideas|date = March 4, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = dailydot.com|last = Wolf|first = Jacob|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224837/http://www.dailydot.com/esports/stixxay-counter-logic-gaming-black/|archive-date = September 23, 2015|url-status = dead}} On June 14, 2015, the organization expanded into Super Smash Bros. Melee, picking up Kevin "PewPewU" Toy. On July 7, 2015, the all-female ex-Ubinite roster was announced as CLG Red, a second Counter-Strike: Global Offensive team, and on August 6, 2015, the organization announced that Devin "Mylixia" Nash had become the new CEO, while HotshotGG became the President/Owner of Counter Logic Gaming.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/713-counter-logic-gaming-appoints-new-ceo|title = Counter Logic Gaming Appoints New CEO|date = August 6, 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|last = MaTTcom|archive-date = August 18, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150818074850/http://clgaming.net/news/713-counter-logic-gaming-appoints-new-ceo|url-status = dead}}

On December 2, 2015, the organization announced that they had expanded into Call of Duty by acquiring the roster of Denial eSports.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/741-introducing-clg-call-of-duty|title = Introducing CLG Call of Duty|date = December 2, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 7, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151207222848/http://clgaming.net/news/741-introducing-clg-call-of-duty|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://dexerto.com/news/transfers/denial-sells-cod-team-clg-announcement-expected/|title = DENIAL SELLS COD TEAM – CLG ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED|date = November 25, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = dexerto.com|last = Kent|first = Mike|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151229183040/http://dexerto.com/news/transfers/denial-sells-cod-team-clg-announcement-expected/|archive-date = December 29, 2015|url-status = dead}}

On July 31, 2017, Madison Square Garden Sports, owners of the NBA team New York Knicks and the NHL team New York Rangers acquired a controlling stake in CLG.{{Cite web|title=Madison Square Garden Company buys Counter Logic Gaming|url=https://www.thescoreesports.com/csgo/news/14848-madison-square-garden-company-buys-counter-logic-gaming|access-date=December 4, 2020|website=www.thescoreesports.com|language=en|archive-date=November 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109025555/https://www.thescoreesports.com/csgo/news/14848-madison-square-garden-company-buys-counter-logic-gaming|url-status=dead}}

On April 3, 2023, independent League of Legends reporter Travis Gafford reported that CLG would be closing its esports operations, laying off its staff, and laying off all of its teams, including the sale of its LCS slot.{{Cite news |last=Kelly |first=Michael |date=April 3, 2023 |title=CLG to reportedly fold its esports brand, with sell LCS franchise slot |work=Dot Esports |url=https://dotesports.com/league-of-legends/news/clg-to-reportedly-fold-its-esports-brand-with-sell-lcs-franchise-slot |access-date=April 3, 2023}} On April 6, 2023, NRG Esports acquired CLG, with MSG becoming a major shareholder in NRG.

On November 8, 2011, Counter Logic Gaming was disqualified from the MLG Providence 2011 Qualifiers. Having won their qualification match against RFLXGaming, it transpired that the team had fielded Luis "Lapaka" Perez in place of Ho-jin "Lilac" Jeon. Lapaka was registered as the team leader for AbsoluteLegends, another team in the tournament, and had played in a match between AbsoluteLegends and Team SoloMid. MLG ruled that CLG's decision to illegally use Lapaka as a ringer for their match against RFLXGaming warranted disqualification and confiscation of all prize money.

On August 12, 2014, Riot Games' Nick Allen announced that four members of Counter Logic Gaming's League of Legends team were to be fined US$1,250 for violating the League of Legends Championship Series rule associated with account sharing during their stay in Korea. These same players were also banned from Ongamenet (OGN) and Korean e-Sports Association-owned tournaments for two years.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/articles/league-legends-competition-ruling-counter-logic-gaming-0|title = LEAGUE OF LEGENDS COMPETITION RULING - COUNTER LOGIC GAMING|date = August 12, 2014|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com|last = Allen|first = Nick}} On December 10, 2014, CLG was fined US$10,000 by Riot, after being found guilty of soliciting Team Dignitas' William "Scarra" Li without acquiring his current team's approval. Additionally, Scarra was prohibited from serving as CLG's head coach on stage for the first three weeks of the 2015 NA LCS Spring Split.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/articles/competitive-ruling-counter-logic-gaming|title = COMPETITIVE RULING: COUNTER LOGIC GAMING|date = December 10, 2014|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com|last = Allen|first = Nick}} On January 6, 2015, after this first ruling, CLG's management voluntarily revealed a similar violation regarding the recruitment of Darshan "ZionSpartan" Upadhyaya. CLG was fined $2,000 by Riot, while Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng was fined US$2,500 for encouraging the violation. Furthermore, the team was restricted from fielding ZionSpartan for the first week of the 2015 LCS.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/articles/competitive-ruling-counter-logic-gaming-0|title = COMPETITIVE RULING: COUNTER LOGIC GAMING|date = January 6, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com|last = Allen|first = Nick}}

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Counter Logic Gaming began as a group of ten League of Legends players in April 2010, originally including Andy "Reginald" Dinh, among others, but solidified as a formal five-man roster, made up of "HotshotGG", Michael "bigfatjiji" Tang, Steve "Chauster" Chau, Sam "Kobe24" Hartman-Kenzler, and Cody "Elementz" Sigfusson.{{Cite web|url = http://www.pcgamer.com/counter-logic-gaming-airs-dirty-laundry/|title = Counter Logic Gaming Airs Dirty Laundry|date = May 17, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = pcgamer.com|last = Chen|first = James}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.in2lol.com/en/changes/5827-clg-aphromoo-joins-the-fray|title = CLG: Aphromoo Joins the Fray|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = in2lol.com|last = Camouflage23}} The team's first offline accomplishment was a win at World Cyber Games 2010, taking the final series against European powerhouse SK Gaming.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OSiUo79WKo|title = League of Legends WCG 2010 Grand Finals|date = October 5, 2010|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = youtube.com}} Shortly afterwards in April 2011, Kobe24 retired from professional gaming, and Brandon "Saintvicious" DiMarco took his place on the team.{{Cite web|url = http://www.goldper10.com/article/610-saintvicious-north-americas-pioneering-jungler.html|title = Saintvicious: North America's Pioneering Jungler|date = January 11, 2015|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = goldper10.com|last = Sprtn|first = RiFb|archive-date = September 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924023057/http://www.goldper10.com/article/610-saintvicious-north-americas-pioneering-jungler.html|url-status = dead}} Shortly afterwards, bigfatjiji was forced to change his name to bigfatlp by Riot Games. In June 2011, CLG attended the Riot Games Season 1 World Championship in Sweden. Despite a loss to Team SoloMid, they advanced from the group stage, but were knocked out of championship contention by FnaticMSI, and forced to fight for an eventual fifth-place finish.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/articles/tsm-vs-clg-rivalry-continues|title = TSM vs CLG: The rivalry continues|date = February 14, 2015|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com|last = Manisier|first = Alex}}

In August 2011, after a string of domestic victories, CLG participated in their second international LAN tournament, IEM Season VI Cologne. The team defeated Team SoloMid in the Grand Final, and claimed victory.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH3Jrwa2XWE|title = League of Legends SoloMid vs. CLG 3/3 Grand Final IEM GC (gamescom 2011)|date = August 23, 2011|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = youtube.com}} In November 2011, after a disappointing domestic run, including disqualification from MLG Providence 2011, CLG benched Elementz, adding Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng to their active roster.{{Cite web|url = http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/we-have-our-winners-4-league-of-legends-teams-are-heading-to-providence|title = We Have Our Winners: 4 League of Legends Teams are Heading to Providence|date = November 8, 2011|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = majorleaguegaming.com|last = Lish|archive-date = December 11, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151211143053/http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/news/we-have-our-winners-4-league-of-legends-teams-are-heading-to-providence|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.gamereplays.org/leagueoflegends/portals.php?show=page&name=lolreplays-doublelift-rejoins-clg-elementz-benched|title = Doublelift Rejoins CLG - Elementz Benched|date = November 25, 2011|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gamereplays.org|last = Schmieds}} However, in order to participate in the nation-locked 2011 World Cyber Games, CLG formed a temporary all-Canadian team. Elementz returned to the roster for the event, and Team Solomid players Shan "Chaox" Huang and Brian "TheOddOne" Wyllie made up the rest of this temporary roster, alongside CLG members bigfatlp and HotshotGG. CLG was beaten by the Polish team in the semifinals, but was able to triumph over French team Millenium in the third place match.{{Cite web|url = http://www.ongamers.com/articles/wcg-2011-the-birth-place-of-true-international-lea/1100-2245/|title = WCG 2011 - The birth place of true international League of Legends competition|date = October 1, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = ongamers.com|last = Shield|first = Duncan|archive-date = September 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924060559/http://www.ongamers.com/articles/wcg-2011-the-birth-place-of-true-international-lea/1100-2245/|url-status = dead}}

After a fairly successful domestic run, including victory in Season 2 of the National ESL Premier League, CLG participated in the IEM Season VI World Championship in March 2012.{{Cite web|url = http://www.goldper10.com/article/2488-the-top-10-junglers-of-all-time.html|title = The Top 10 Junglers of All-Time|date = September 25, 2015|access-date = January 2, 2016|website = goldper10.com|last = Mitchell|first = Christian|archive-date = December 26, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151226162729/http://www.goldper10.com/article/2488-the-top-10-junglers-of-all-time.html|url-status = dead}} Placing second in the group stage and losing to Russian team Moscow Five in the semifinals, CLG narrowly defeated aAa in the third place match.{{Cite web|url = http://www.esl-world.net/masters/season6/hanover/|title = IEM Season 6 - Thanks and goodbye|date = March 10, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = esl-world.net|last = Otacon|archive-date = July 17, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120717233035/http://www.esl-world.net/masters/season6/hanover|url-status = dead}} On March 12, 2012, CLG moved into a temporary gaming house in South Korea to participate in the 2012 OGN Spring Championship.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VayJH-eOkEk|title = CLG Korean House tour|date = March 21, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = youtube.com}} Having qualified for the playoffs, CLG fell in the first round to eventual champions MiG Blaze, and on April 25, 2012, the team moved back to North America.{{Cite web|url = http://www.goldper10.com/article/285.html|title = The Top 15 most dominant tournament runs in LoL history - part 1 (15-8)|date = October 20, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = goldper10.com|last = Shields|first = Duncan|archive-date = July 31, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150731065059/http://www.goldper10.com/article/285.html|url-status = dead}} Citing internal tensions between players Saintvicious, HotshotGG, and Chauster, CLG made a roster change in May 2012, removing Saintvicious, and adding Joedat "Voyboy" Esfahani from Team Dignitas.{{Cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/Voyboy/posts/385015048201799|title = Voyboy Facebook|date = May 19, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = facebook.com|last = Esfahani|first = Joedat}} Two days later, the team announced a name change from Counter Logic Gaming to Counter Logic Gaming Prime, to differentiate themselves from the organization's second North American League of Legends team, Counter Logic Gaming Black. In June 2012, the newly named CLG Prime attended MLG Anaheim 2012, falling to rivals Team SoloMid in the finals.{{Cite web|url = http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/36#event_106_archive|title = Spring Championship, June 8–10, Anaheim, CA|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = majorleaguegaming.com|archive-date = February 16, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150216030546/http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/competitions/36#event_106_archive|url-status = dead}}

CLG Prime was one of two North American teams to be invited to compete in the 2012 OGN Summer Championship. The team lost in their first group stage game to Counter Logic Gaming Europe. Despite this early loss, they qualified for the playoffs, and were eliminated by Korean team Azubu Frost.{{Cite web|url = http://www.liquidlegends.net/forum/lol-general/337594-ogn-the-champions-summer-2012|title = [OGN] The Champions Summer 2012|date = September 9, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = liquidlegends.net|last = Chexx}} Despite no longer competing in Korea, CLG Prime remained the country to practice for the upcoming North American Regional Finals. There, after falling to Team SoloMid and defeating Team Curse in the third place match, CLG Prime became the last North American team to qualify for the Riot Games Season 2 World Championship.{{Cite web|url = http://www.videogamer.com/pc/league_of_legends/news/team_solomid_win_league_of_legends_north_american_regional_finals.html|title = Team SoloMid win League of Legends North American Regional finals|date = September 3, 2012|access-date = January 2, 2016|website = videogamer.com|last = Nellis|first = Matthew}}

At October's Riot Games Season 2 World Championship, CLG Prime was knocked out in the group stage, taking home a ninth/tenth-place finish and {{usd}}50,000.{{Cite web|url = http://www.pcgamesn.com/leagueoflegends/best-games-league-legends-season-2-playoffs|title = The best games from the League of Legends Season 2 playoffs|date = September 24, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = pcgamesn.com|last = Zacny|first = Rob}} Following their disappointing World Championship performance, Voyboy left the team, and former MiG Frost player Yoon-sub "Locodoco" Choi was picked up.{{Cite web|url = https://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/11xd99/hey_im_voyboy_and_i_just_got_benched_ama|title = Hey I'm Voyboy and I just got benched. AMA|date = October 22, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = reddit.com|last = Esfahani|first = Joedat}} On November 29, CLG Prime entered IPL 5. Despite surprisingly strong showings against Curse EU, FnaticRC, and Moscow Five, the team placed fifth/sixth.{{Cite web|url = http://old.greatfrag.com/news/66-news-league-of-legends/1590-ign-proleague-season-5-results.html|title = IGN ProLeague Season 5: Results|date = December 3, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = old.greatfrag.com|last = Profi}} After the event, Locodoco expressed in an interview that "coming to America was a mistake", but added that it did not indicate he would be leaving the team.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/lol/news/22079-locodoco-coming-to-america-was-a-mistake|title = Locodoco: Coming to America was a Mistake|date = December 2, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Lalor|first = Michale}} However, on December 4 CLG announced the departure of Locodoco, and on December 28, Zaqueri "Aphromoo" Black was announced as their starting support player, while Austin "LiNk" Shin, formerly of CLG Black, joined as a substitute player.{{Cite web|url = http://www.newsoflegends.com/index.php/aphrolift-971/|title = Aphromoo to CLG, Confirmed?|date = December 23, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = newsoflegends.com|last = Rosuto|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151118151841/http://www.newsoflegends.com/index.php/aphrolift-971/|archive-date = November 18, 2015|url-status = dead}} The team also dropped the Prime suffix from their name, due to the departure of Counter Logic Gaming Europe and disbanding of Counter Logic Gaming Black.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/lol/news/22419-massive-changes-and-announcements-for-clg|title = Massive changes and announcements for CLG|date = December 30, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Lalor|first = Michale}} On January 15, 2013, bigfatlp announced that he would be stepping down from the starting roster to a substitute position, citing lack of confidence in his own play, while LiNk stepped up to the starting roster.Tang, Michael (January 15, 2013) "[http://www.facebook.com/LoLbigfatlp/posts/507862152570471 hello peepzorz,...]" (in jijispeak) facebook.com; "[https://www.reddit.com/r/leagueoflegends/comments/16lzic/bigfatlp_is_now_a_sub_for_clg/c7x8hpn?context=1 manisier comments on bigfatlp is now a sub for CLG]" (English translation) reddit.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015

As one of the top three teams from the North American region, CLG auto-qualified for the newly created Riot Games NA League of Legends Championship Series (NA LCS), the Spring Split of which began February 27, 2013.{{Cite web|url = http://www.riotgames.com/sites/default/files/uploads/120806_NEWS_lol_champseriesannounce.pdf|title = RIOT GAMES SHARES ITS VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF ESPORTS, REVEALS INITIAL DETAILS OF LEAGUE OF LEGENDSCHAMPIONSHIP SERIES|date = August 6, 2012|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = riotgames.com|last = Kramer|first = Chris|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924091644/http://www.riotgames.com/sites/default/files/uploads/120806_NEWS_lol_champseriesannounce.pdf|archive-date = September 24, 2015|url-status = dead}} Following a regular season placement of fourth with a record of 13–15, the team was knocked into the Summer Promotion Tournament following defeat in the playoffs.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/season-3/split1/standings|title = Team Standings Spring 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/season-3/springplayoffs/standings|title = Spring Playoff Standings 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} CLG won their promotion match against bigfatlp's challenger team, Azure Cats, and was allowed to remain in the 2013 NA LCS for the Summer Split.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/season-3/summerpromo/standings|title = Summer Promotion Standings|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Following this unsatisfactory split, HotshotGG decided to step down, and Aphromoo left. Bigfatlp rejoined the active roster, and Zachary "Nientonsoh" Malhas was acquired to fill the other vacant position.{{Cite web|url = http://www.sk-gaming.com/content/190908-HotshotGG_steps_down_from_CLG|title = HotshotGG steps down from CLG|date = May 27, 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = sk-gaming.com|last = Pencheva|first = Irena|archive-date = September 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924102342/http://www.sk-gaming.com/content/190908-HotshotGG_steps_down_from_CLG|url-status = dead}} CLG also announced, on July 24, 2013, that OGN caster Christopher "MonteCristo" Mykles would be joining CLG as a coach.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gamezone.com/news/montecristo-becomes-coach-of-clg-league-of-legends-team|title = Montecristo becomes coach of CLG League of Legends team|date = July 24, 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gamezone.com|last = Liebl|first = Lance}}

The Summer Split proved no better for the revamped CLG roster, who ended the regular season in sixth place with a record of 13–15, scraping into playoffs.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/season-3/split2/standings|title = Team Standings Summer 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} A loss in their first series against long-time rivals Team SoloMid meant they could no longer qualify for the Season 3 World Championship. The team claimed fifth/sixth place in the playoffs by beating Team Curse, and secured requalification for the next season of the NA LCS.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2014/playoffs/standings|title = NA Regionals 2013 Standings|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} On October 23, Chauster announced his retirement from competitive play, while bigfatlp moved back to a sub position.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gamespot.com/articles/counter-logic-gaming-s-chauster-discusses-his-decision-to-retire/1100-6415743/|title = Chauster discusses his decision to retire|date = October 23, 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gamespot.com|last = Gafford|first = Travis}} On November 7 it was announced that Aphromoo and Brian "TrickZ" Ahn would temporarily fill CLG's vacancies for the upcoming Intel Extreme Masters Season VIII Cologne.Gafford, Travis [http://www.ongamers.com/videos/aphromoo-discusses-his-return-to-clg-season-4-supp/2300-82/ Aphromoo discusses his return to CLG, season 4, supports and more] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150318211729/http://www.ongamers.com/videos/aphromoo-discusses-his-return-to-clg-season-4-supp/2300-82/ |date=March 18, 2015 }} ongamers.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015 CLG took fourth at the event, falling in the semifinals to Fnatic.{{Cite web|url = http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season8/cologne/#bracket-&-info|title = Intel Extreme Masters Cologne - Brackets|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = intelextrememasters.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151221212752/http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season8/cologne/#bracket-&-info|archive-date = December 21, 2015|url-status = dead}} The organization announced that TrickZ would not remain with the team coming into 2014.{{Cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/CounterLogicGaming/posts/727434720617789|title = We've decided to part ways with TrickZ|date = December 3, 2013|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = facebook.com}} Before the start of the 2014 Spring Split, CLG solidified their roster by picking up Marcel "dexter" Feldkamp, formerly of European team Lemondogs, and also offered a permanent roster spot to Aphromoo.{{Cite web|url = http://www.ongamers.com/videos/dexter-talks-about-his-visa-issues-and-finally-bei/2300-302/|title = Dexter talks about his visa issues and finally being in NA|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = ongamers.com|last = Gafford|first = Travis|archive-date = September 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924060617/http://www.ongamers.com/videos/dexter-talks-about-his-visa-issues-and-finally-bei/2300-302/|url-status = dead}}

In the 2014 NA LCS Spring Split, CLG ended the regular season with the record of 18–10, placing third below rivals Cloud9 and Team SoloMid.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2014/split1/standings|title = Team Standings Spring 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} CLG finished third at playoffs after losing to Team SoloMid and defeating Team Curse.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2014/playoffs/standings|title = Spring Playoff Standings 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Following this performance, Nientonsoh decided to step down from the starting line up, stating that he was unable to handle the heavy criticism from the public.{{Cite web|url = http://www.ongamers.com/videos/clg-nien-announces-his-decision-to-step-down-from-/2300-501/|title = CLG Nien announces his decision to step down from starting roster|date = April 23, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = ongamers.com|last = Gafford|first = Travis|archive-date = September 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924060616/http://www.ongamers.com/videos/clg-nien-announces-his-decision-to-step-down-from-/2300-501/|url-status = dead}} On May 19, 2014, after considerable speculation, Korean import Wu-Yeong "Seraph" Shin was officially announced as the team's fifth member.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/lol/news/27749-seraph-officially-joins-clg|title = Seraph Officially Joins CLG|date = May 19, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Doucet|first = Nicholas}}

With its third-place finish in the Spring, CLG was able to compete in the 2014 NA LCS Summer Split. For five weeks in the mid-season, CLG held first place and peaked at a 13–7 record.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2014/split2/standings|title = Team Standings Summer 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} However, toward the end of the split their form began to decline, and days before Week 11 of the split began, coach MonteCristo announced that the team would spend a number of weeks "bootcamping" in Korea to prepare for playoffs and a prospective World Championship spot.{{Cite web|url = http://www.dailydot.com/esports/counter-logic-gaming-korea-boot-camp/|title = CLG returns from Korean boot camp, set eyes on Worlds|date = August 18, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = dailydot.com|last = Turton|first = William|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224732/http://www.dailydot.com/esports/counter-logic-gaming-korea-boot-camp/|archive-date = September 23, 2015|url-status = dead}} In the 2014 NA LCS Summer Playoffs, CLG entered with considerable expectations after their stint in South Korea. The team was heavily favored to take their initial series from Team Curse, but was cleanly beaten, and eliminated from contention for a Riot Games Season 4 World Championship seed. Following a second loss to Team Dignitas, CLG dropped into the following split's promotion tournament, where they defeated Curse Academy in an extremely close series.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2014/na-regional-2014/standings|title = NA Regionals 2014 Standings|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2015/promo/standings|title = Spring Promotion 2015 Standings|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Shortly afterwards, on October 13, 2014, dexter announced that he would not renew his contract for the following split.{{Cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/dexter1lol/posts/394661287351427|title = Marcel "dexter" Feldkamp Facebook|date = October 13, 2014|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = facebook.com|last = Feldkamp|first = Marcel}}

On October 31, 2014, the organization announced that William "Scarra" Li would be joining as the team's head coach, while also announcing that tryouts had begun for all positions.{{Cite web|url = http://blog.ibuypower.com/clg-brings-scarra-coach-tryouts-begin-immediately.html|title = CLG Brings On Scarra as Coach, Tryouts to Begin Immediately|date = October 31, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = blog.ibuypower.com|last = Li|first = William|archive-date = July 22, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150722033120/http://blog.ibuypower.com/clg-brings-scarra-coach-tryouts-begin-immediately.html|url-status = dead}} Eight days later, Darshan "ZionSpartan" Upadhyaya was announced as the newest addition to the lineup, replacing Seraph, whose contract the organization had decided not to renew.{{Cite web|url = http://blog.ibuypower.com/zionspartan-joins-clg.html|title = ZionSpartan Joins CLG|date = November 7, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = blog.ibuypower.com|last = Upadhyaya|first = Darshan|archive-date = November 10, 2014|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141110064523/http://blog.ibuypower.com/zionspartan-joins-clg.html|url-status = dead}} A month later, in December, it was announced that LiNk would return to the starting lineup for the forthcoming split, alongside Jake "Xmithie" Puchero, formerly of Team Vulcun.{{Cite web|url = http://blog.ibuypower.com/blog/2014/12/08/welcome-link-xmithie/|title = Welcome Link and Xmithie - iBUYPOWER Blog|date = December 8, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = blog.ibuypower.com|last = Shin|first = Austin|archive-date = August 22, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150822110718/http://blog.ibuypower.com/blog/2014/12/08/welcome-link-xmithie/|url-status = dead}} On December 19 CLG attended IEM IX Cologne with their new roster, aside from Xmithie, who was unable to attend due to visa issues; the team played with a substitute and finished second, behind Gambit Gaming.{{Cite web|url = http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season9/cologne/#Tournament&Bracket|title = Intel Extreme Masters Cologne - Tournament & Bracket|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = intelextrememasters.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151122001545/http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season9/cologne/#Tournament&Bracket|archive-date = November 22, 2015|url-status = dead}}

The new roster made a remarkably strong start to the 2015 Spring NA LCS Split, and just missed out on a playoff bye after losing a second-place regular season tiebreaker to Cloud9.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2015/spring/standings|title = Team Standings Spring 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Despite looking strong going into the 2015 Spring Playoffs, CLG was once again unable to perform, losing in the quarterfinals to Team Liquid, and ended up in fifth place.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2015/sprplayoffs/standings|title = Spring Playoff Standings 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Shortly after the playoffs ended, Scarra resigned as head coach on April 17, 2015.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gamespot.com/videos/scarra-on-stepping-down-as-clg-coach-and-what-s-ne/2300-6424490/|title = Scarra on Stepping Down as CLG Coach|date = April 17, 2014|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = gamespot.com|last = Gafford|first = Travis}} Less than a month later, LiNk also left, releasing a public statement about his time with CLG, in which he criticized almost every player, as well as the management and the coaching staff.{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/CLG_Link/status/598708143409901568|title = CLG Link Leaving Tweet|date = May 15, 2015|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = Twitter|last = Shin|first = Austin}} The next day, the organization announced that they had replaced LiNk with two players, Eugene "Pobelter" Park and Jae-hyun "HuHi" Choi, with the plan being to alternate between the two.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/688-clg-brings-change-to-the-mid-lane|title = CLG Brings Change to the Mid Lane|date = May 14, 2015|access-date = August 4, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = Vodoo}}{{Dead link|date=February 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} On May 28, 2015, Chris "Blurred Limes" Ehrenreich was announced as the new head coach of the team, while existing analyst Tony "Zikz" Gray was moved to a new position, Strategic Coach.{{Cite web |last=Gamers |first=Gosu |date=April 4, 2016 |title=CLG announces Zikzlol as new Head Coach |url=https://www.gosugamers.net/lol/news/33280-clg-announces-zikzlol-as-new-head-coach |url-status=live |access-date=August 4, 2016 |website=GosuGamers.net}}

CLG had their best regular NA LCS split yet in the summer of 2015, finishing in second place with a record of 13–5.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2015/summer/standings|title = Team Standings Summer 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Their record gave the team an automatic playoff bye into the semifinals, where they were able to sweep Team Impulse, matching CLG against rivals Team SoloMid in their first NA LCS final. In the final, Counter Logic Gaming swept their long-term rivals, and became NA LCS champions for the first time, while Doublelift won the first LAN event of his five-year career.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-lcs/2015/sumplayoffs/standings|title = Summer Playoff Standings 2015|access-date = August 23, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} The team also secured the first North American seed to the 2015 League of Legends World Championship.

Although they were drawn into what was considered to be the easiest group, CLG finished below Flash Wolves and KOO Tigers, and so failed to progress to the tournament's knockout stage.{{Cite web|url = http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/esports/NlpIcaTl-group-a-preview-and-predictions|title = Group A preview and predictions|date = September 15, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = leagueoflegends.com|last = Leesman|first = Joshua|archive-date = December 25, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151225023908/http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/esports/NlpIcaTl-group-a-preview-and-predictions|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.lolesports.com/en_US/worlds/world_championship_2015/standings/round_robin|title = WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS GROUP STAGE|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Despite having their most successful NA LCS season, the organization made large changes to the championship winning roster. On October 23, 2015, it was announced that HuHi would be stepping up to the active roster, having fulfilled the role of a sub for the entirely of the previous split, while Pobelter left the team shortly afterwards.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/728-mid-lane-changes-for-lcs-2016|title = Mid Lane Changes For LCS 2016|date = October 23, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 25, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151225224611/http://www.clgaming.net/news/728-mid-lane-changes-for-lcs-2016|url-status = dead}} On October 28, it was announced that Blurred Limes had been released from the organization, with "a breach of trust" cited as the mean reason behind the decision.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/730-chris-ehrenreich-released-as-head-coach|title = Chris Ehrenreich Released as Head Coach|date = October 28, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = January 5, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160105023626/http://clgaming.net/news/730-chris-ehrenreich-released-as-head-coach|url-status = dead}} On October 31, it was announced that Doublelift had been released after four years of being involved with the organization. Attitude problems and conflict within the team were cited as the main motivators.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/733-clg-parts-ways-with-doublelift|title = CLG Parts Ways With Doublelift|date = October 31, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 25, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151225222148/http://clgaming.net/news/733-clg-parts-ways-with-doublelift|url-status = dead}} Doublelift was announced as the newest member of Team SoloMid shortly afterwards.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdKT_gn9Szc|title = Doublelift Joins TSM|date = October 31, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = youtube.com|last = SolomidDOTNet}}

On November 11, 2015, former analyst and strategic coach Zikz was announced as CLG's new head coach, and on November 20, 2015, the organization announced that Trevor "Stixxay" Hayes, formerly of CLG Black, would be the fifth player for the team at IEM San Jose, although he was not announced as the starter for 2016.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/737-announcing-clglols-new-head-coach|title = Announcing CLG.LoL's New Head Coach|date = November 11, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 25, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151225221033/http://clgaming.net/news/737-announcing-clglols-new-head-coach|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/740-clg-csgo-and-lol-at-iem-san-jose-this-weekend|title = CLG CS:GO and LoL at IEM San Jose This Weekend|date = November 20, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 25, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151225224123/http://www.clgaming.net/news/740-clg-csgo-and-lol-at-iem-san-jose-this-weekend|url-status = dead}} At the tournament, CLG would beat out both Unicorns of Love and Jin Air Green Wings 2-0, before falling to Origen in the final, marking the first time a North American team had beaten a Korean team in a series.{{Cite web|url = http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season10/sanjose/standings/|title = Playoffs League of Legends|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = intelextrememasters.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161124103916/http://en.intelextrememasters.com/season10/sanjose/standings/|archive-date = November 24, 2016|url-status = dead}}

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On April 17, 2016, CLG won their second consecutive NA LCS championship, defeating longtime rivals Team Solomid 3–2 in the grand finals.{{Cite web|url = http://www.lolesports.com/en_US/articles/clg-tops-tsm-3-2-nail-biter-wins-na-lcs-spring|title = CLG tops TSM in 3-2 nail-biter, wins NA LCS Spring|date = April 17, 2016|access-date = April 18, 2016|website = lolesports.com|publisher = Riot Games|last = Marshall|first = Paul }}

With the 2016 NA LCS Summer Playoffs coming to a close, Team SoloMid swept CLG in the semifinals 3–0.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/17361940/tsm-sweeps-clg-3-0-na-lcs-semifinals|title=TSM sweeps CLG 3-0 in NA LCS semifinals|last=Lee|first=Timothy|date=August 21, 2016 |access-date=September 25, 2016|via=ESPN}} This however sent CLG to play Immortals at the Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Canada) in the coveted 3rd place match, with crucial circuit points at stake. On August 27, 2016, CLG fell to IMT in 5 games to place 4th overall during the 2016 Summer Playoffs.{{Cite news|url=https://www.tsn.ca/immortals-top-clg-in-toronto-finish-third-in-na-lcs-1.556665|title=Immortals top CLG in Toronto; finish third in NA LCS|last=Robichaud|first=Andrew|date=August 28, 2016 |access-date=September 25, 2016|via=TSN}} With a TSM Victory over Cloud9 on August 28, 2016, CLG auto-qualified (off circuit points) as North America's 2nd seed at the 2016 League of Legends World Championships.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/esports/story/_/id/17412168/tsm-continues-dynasty-victory-c9|title=TSM continues dynasty with victory over C9|last=Lee|first=Timothy|date=August 29, 2016 |access-date=September 25, 2016|via=ESPN}}

On December 20, 2011, Counter Logic Gaming and European organization Absolute Legends announced a merger. The roster of Mike "Wickd" Petersen, Stephen "Snoopeh" Ellis, Henrik "Froggen" Hansen, Peter "Yellowpete" Wüppen, and Mitch "Krepo" Voorspoels became Counter Logic Gaming Europe. A month later, on January 30, 2012, the two organizations decided to separate, but the European roster elected to stay under the Counter Logic Gaming brand. The team's first challenge would be in the Kings of Europe online tournament, placing first after defeating Russian juggernauts Moscow Five in the final.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=UUCvHOZuizmyw6Pd4M6depnA&v=gJWjbUJQt2o#t=16397s|title = Kings of Europe Day 1 - Group A & B|date = January 27, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = youtube.com|last = Smith|first = Leigh}}{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=UUCvHOZuizmyw6Pd4M6depnA&v=1KFtsz4v9Xs#t=1910s|title = Kings of Europe Day 2 - Semi-Finals Part 1|date = January 29, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = youtube.com|last = Smith|first = Leigh}}{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUCvHOZuizmyw6Pd4M6depnA&feature=player_detailpage&v=9Qf40040-Ts#t=3301s|title = Kings of Europe - Final|date = January 31, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = youtube.com|last = Smith|first = Leigh}} The team experienced immense regional success over the next few months, consistently beating top European teams FnaticRC, Moscow Five, against All authority, and SK Gaming, and winning several tournaments, including the Corsair Vengeance Cup, In2LOL Kickoff EU, and Absolute Pro League March."[http://binarybeast.com/xLoL1204074 Gamers Assembly 2012 Brackets]" binarybeast.com. Retrieved August 6, 2015{{Cite web|url = http://www.esportsheaven.net/?page=tournament&action=view&tournament_id=1702&content_id=6151|title = The Medion Challenge - Brackets|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = esportsheaven.net}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.lolportal.net/Tournaments/ViewTournament/98|title = Corsair Vengeance Cup|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = lolportal.net|archive-date = February 4, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160204064152/http://www.lolportal.net/Tournaments/ViewTournament/98|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.in2lol.com/en/news/3218-clg-eu-wins-in2lol-kickoff-tournament|title = CLG.eu Wins in2LOL Kickoff Tournament|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = in2lol.com|last = Methis|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924034123/http://www.in2lol.com/en/news/3218-clg-eu-wins-in2lol-kickoff-tournament|archive-date = September 24, 2015|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://lolportal.net/Tournaments/ViewTournament/31|title = Absolute Pro League March|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = lolportal.net|archive-date = February 4, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160204060403/http://lolportal.net/Tournaments/ViewTournament/31|url-status = dead}}

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On June 10, 2012, Counter Logic Gaming Europe flew to Anaheim, California to participate in the 2012 MLG Spring Championships. Beaten out of the Winners Bracket by Team SoloMid, CLG.EU defeated both Team Curse EU and Orbit Gaming to advance to round six of the Losers Bracket, where they fell to Counter Logic Gaming Prime, going home with a fifth/sixth-place finish.{{Cite web|url = http://s3.majorleaguegaming.com/2012-anaheim-leagueoflegends-champ.html|title = MLG Anaheim League of Legends|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = majorleaguegaming.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150507184338/http://s3.majorleaguegaming.com/2012-anaheim-leagueoflegends-champ.html|archive-date = May 7, 2015|url-status = dead}} After only six days of rest, the team flew out to Jönköping, Sweden to participate in DreamHack Summer 2012. In the group stage, CLG.EU placed first, defeating Moscow Five, Absolute Legends, and Mebdi's Minions, and then defeated FnaticRC to advance to the Grand Final. There, CLG.EU defeated Moscow Five once again in dominating fashion, securing their first major offline title.{{Cite web|url = http://www.dreamhack.se/dhs12/2012/06/18/dreamhack-msi-beat-it-league-of-legends-winner-clg-eu/|title = DREAMHACK MSI BEAT IT LEAGUE OF LEGENDS WINNER: CLG.EU|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = dreamhack.se}}

After a successful year in the European Challenger Circuit, accruing a large number of circuit points, Counter Logic Gaming Europe was one of eight European teams to qualify for the Riot Season 2 European Regionals in August 2012, and flew out to Germany to compete for a spot at the Riot Games Season 2 World Championship. Despite being the heavy favorites coming into the event, CLG.EU fell to SK Gaming, dropping down in the bracket to play for the final worlds seed against Fnatic. The team took a clean victory, and secured themselves a spot in the Season 2 World Championship.{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAutkId4-MQ|title = LoL Gamescom - SK Gaming vs CLG.eu Game 2 - European Regionals|date = August 18, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = youtube.com}}{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhm1BFSYYsM|title = LoL Gamescom - CLGeu vs Fnatic Game 2 - European Regionals|date = August 19, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = youtube.com}} Later that month Counter Logic Gaming EU was one of two European teams invited to attend the 2012 OGN Summer Championship. The team went undefeated in group play, going 3–0 against CLG Prime, LG-IM, and MVP Blue. CLG.EU defeated World Elite in the quarterfinals and NaJin Sword in the semifinals. Matched up against Azubu Frost in the final series of the tournament, CLG.EU almost took victory before losing three games in a row, and was only able to take home second place.{{Cite web|url = http://old.greatfrag.com/news/66-news-league-of-legends/1233-azubu-ogn-the-champions-summer-bracket-and-results.html|title = Azubu OGN The Champions Summer: Bracket and Results|date = September 8, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = greatfrag.com|last = PROFI}}

Counter Logic Gaming EU traveled to Los Angeles in October 2012 to compete in the Riot Games Season 2 World Championship. In the group stage, CLG.EU looked dominant while taking games off of Team Dignitas and Saigon Jokers. Advancing out of Group B as the second seed, the team faced World Elite in the round of eight. This match was marred by technical issues and had to be postponed due to power failures and connection problems. In the deciding third game, CLG.EU were finally able to secure victory. The team maintained their form through the first game of their semifinal against Azubu Frost, but were outmatched in games two and three, losing out overall. They finished in third/fourth place and were awarded prize money of $150,000.{{Cite web|url = http://old.greatfrag.com/news/66-news-league-of-legends/1398-season-2-world-championship.html|title = Season 2 World Championship: Stream, Results, Bracket!|date = October 14, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = greatfrag.com|last = KULEY}}

On November 29, 2012, Counter Logic Gaming EU attended IPL 5 in Las Vegas, and began the tournament with a winning streak against North American teams CLG Prime, Team FeaR, and Team SoloMid. The eventual winners of the tournament, World Elite, pushed CLG.EU into the Losers Bracket, where they faced Season 2 World Champions, Taipei Assassins, who beat the Europeans and eliminated them from the tournament, leaving them with a disappointing final placement of fifth/sixth.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/lol/news/22059-world-elite-clg-eu-excel-after-ipl-5-day-one|title = World Elite, CLG.eu excel after IPL 5 day one|date = December 4, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Kolev|first = Radoslav}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.reignofgaming.net/blogs/tuck-esports-inquirer/22540-ipl-5-day-3-recap-always-be-closing|archive-url = https://archive.today/20140104154046/http://www.reignofgaming.net/blogs/tuck-esports-inquirer/22540-ipl-5-day-3-recap-always-be-closing|url-status = dead|archive-date = January 4, 2014|title = IPL 5 Day 3 Recap: Always be Closing|date = December 2, 2012|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = reignofgaming.net|last = Tuck359}} In December 2012, just before the new year, CLG.EU decided not to renew their contract, and parted ways with the Counter Logic Gaming organization. On January 25, 2013, the team announced that they had joined Evil Geniuses.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-clg-eu-league-of-legends-team-officially-joins-evil-geniuses/1100-6402984/|title = Former CLG EU League of Legends team officially joins Evil Geniuses|date = January 25, 2013|access-date = August 6, 2015|website = gamespot.com|last = Breslau|first = Rod}}

On April 30, 2012, Counter Logic Gaming announced that it was looking for players to form a League of Legends B team.{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/LolStvicious/status/197083195034968064|title = Saintvicious Twitter|date = April 30, 2012|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = twitter.com|last = saintvicious}} The roster for this team, Counter Logic Gaming Black, was finalized on May 12, 2012, made up of Devon "Hoodstomp" Mark and Austin "LiNk" Shin of Orbit Gaming, Lyubomir "Bloodwater" Spasov of {{proper name|4Not.Fire}}, Christopher "Zuna" Buechter of {{proper name|mTw.NA}}, and Benny "Sycho Sid" Hung. After strong showings in various online events, CLG Black attended their first offline tournament, the GIGABYTE Esports LAN on June 15, 2012. Despite a loss to Team SoloMid in the group stages, strong showings against Team Green Forest and Team Curse allowed the team to advance to the playoffs. There, after reaching the finals, CLG Black lost to Team SoloMid once again, taking second place.{{Cite web|url = http://www.sk-gaming.com/tournament/1516|title = GIGABYTE ESPORTS LAN Invitational Brackets|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = sk-gaming.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150924115619/http://www.sk-gaming.com/tournament/1516|archive-date = September 24, 2015|url-status = dead}} On July 14, 2012, CLG Black participated in Leaguecraft ggClassic #2. Having advanced to the playoffs, they defeated Curse Gaming, but lost to Team Dynamic, dropping into the Losers Bracket. The team fought through the Losers Bracket, and faced Team Dynamic in the finals, losing once again, and finishing second.{{Cite web|url = http://lolportal.net/Tournaments/ViewTournament/35|title = Leaguecraft ggClassic 2|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = lolportal.net|archive-date = March 4, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072257/http://lolportal.net/Tournaments/ViewTournament/35|url-status = dead}}

On August 25, 2012, after a second round loss to Team Dignitas, Counter Logic Gaming Black faced Team Dynamic once more in the quarterfinals of the 2012 MLG Summer Championship, using Jason "WildTurtle" Tran in place of LiNk, who was unable to attend, and were beaten.{{Cite web|url = http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/raleigh2012/bracket/league_of_legends|title = LEAGUE OF LEGENDS BRACKET|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = majorleaguegaming.com|archive-date = December 14, 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181214234035/http://www.majorleaguegaming.com/raleigh2012/bracket/league_of_legends|url-status = dead}} This was the last major tournament for this short-lived CLG Black lineup; Hoodstomp announced his retirement on October 16, and on December 28, 2012, CLG Black officially disbanded. Bloodwater, Zuna, and Sycho Sid went on to play for Team Vulcun, while LiNk was moved up to the Counter Logic Gaming Prime roster, eventually replacing Michael "bigfatlp" Tang.{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/Hoodstomplol/status/258083235156881408|title = Hoodstomp Twitter|date = October 15, 2012|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = twitter.com|last = Hoodstomp}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.in2lol.com/en/changes/6689-team-fear-becomes-team-vulcun|title = Team FeaR Becomes Team Vulcun!|date = February 5, 2013|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = in2lol.com|last = Griath}}

In January 2015, CLG formed a new secondary League of Legends team, under the moniker CLG Black, made up of Jonathan "Westrice" Nguyen, Thomas "Thinkcard" Slotkin, Brandon "Easy" Doyle, Trevor "Stixxay" Hayes, and Kenny "I KeNNy u" Nguyen.{{Cite web|url = http://blog.ibuypower.com/blog/2015/01/27/thinkcard-ibuypower-vlog-clg-black-announcement-team-challenger/|title = Thinkcard iBUYPOWER Vlog: CLG Black Announcement, the team and challenger|date = January 27, 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = ibuypower.com|last = Slotkin|first = Thomas|archive-date = May 10, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150510103924/http://blog.ibuypower.com/blog/2015/01/27/thinkcard-ibuypower-vlog-clg-black-announcement-team-challenger/|url-status = dead}} The team defeated Rock Bottom Gorillas and Team Liquid Academy In the North American Challenger Series Spring Qualifier, successfully qualifying for the Spring Split of the Riot Games NA Challenger Series, the second tier of professional League of Legends in North America.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-cs/2015/spring-qualifier/standings|title = NACS Spring Qualifier Standings 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} Westrice announced his retirement from professional play on February 24, 2015, before the start of the split, and was replaced by Samson "Lourlo" Jackson.{{Cite web|url = https://www.facebook.com/WestriceLoL/posts/654242408015050|title = Westrice Facebook|date = February 26, 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = facebook.com|last = Westrice}}{{Cite web|url = http://teamfusion.gg/nacs-mid-season-recap/|title = NACS Mid Season Recap|date = March 12, 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = teamfusion.gg|last = Katalyst|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150708211909/http://teamfusion.gg/nacs-mid-season-recap/|archive-date = July 8, 2015|url-status = dead}} After placing last in Spring, CLG Black was forced to participate in the qualifier for the Summer Split.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-cs/2015/spring/standings|title = NACS Spring Standings 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = lolesports.com}} William "Scarra" Li replaced Easy in the off-season, playing his first official match on June 3, 2015. After winning the first game of the qualifier, "Stixxay" was banned by Riot Games for two weeks due to his in-game behavior.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/articles/competitive-ruling-stixxay|title = COMPETITIVE RULING: STIXXAY|date = June 4, 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = lolesports.com|last = Leigh|first = Hunter}} Counter Logic Gaming Black lost both subsequent games, using Parsa "Frost" Baghai as a substitute, and so failed to qualify for the following North American Challenger Series Summer Split.{{Cite web|url = http://na.lolesports.com/na-cs/2015/summer-qualifier/standings|title = NACS Summer Qualifier Standings 2015|access-date = August 16, 2015|website = lolesports.com}}

On November 5, 2015, it was announced that CLG Black was once again recruiting, with Thinkcard as the only returning player.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/735-clg-black-is-recruiting|title = CLG Black is Recruiting|date = November 5, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 30, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151230023304/http://clgaming.net/news/735-clg-black-is-recruiting|url-status = dead}} On December 10, Tony "ZIkz" Gray confirmed a final roster of I KeNNy U, Thinkcard, Tyson "Innox" Kapler, Yuri "KEITHMCBRIEF" Jew and Petar "Unlimited" Georgiev in a comment on the /r/CLG subreddit.{{Cite web|url = https://www.reddit.com/r/CLG/comments/3w561u/lol_clg_black_roster_up/cxthgua|title = [LOL] CLG BLACK ROSTER UP|date = December 10, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = reddit.com|last = Zikzlol}} Three days later, the team was knocked out of the 2016 NACS Spring Split Open Qualifier by Team Liquid Academy, once again failing to qualify.{{Cite web|url = https://battlegrounds.leagueoflegends.com/t-csoqna/brackets/en_US/191|title = CHALLENGER SERIES OPEN QUALIFIER - NA|date = December 13, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = battlegrounds.leagueoflegends.com|archive-date = February 2, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160202012600/https://battlegrounds.leagueoflegends.com/t-csoqna/brackets/en_US/191|url-status = dead}} The team has since been disbanded.

Counter Logic Gaming's potential expansion into Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was first discussed publicly in a December 2014 interview of George "HotshotGG" Georgallidis, who commented, "We're looking at all avenues. Right now we're really interested in CS:GO and Dota 2, and hopefully we'll be expanding to those areas very soon."{{Cite web|url = http://www.hltv.org/news/13819-clg-to-expand-to-csgo|title = CLG to Expand to CS:GO|date = December 12, 2014|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = hltv.org|last = MIRAA}} This ambition became reality when, in early 2015, CLG signed the ex-mouseSpaz roster of Tarik "tarik" Celik, James "Hazed" Cobb, Stephen "reltuC" Cutler, Pujan "FNS" Mehta, and Peter "ptr" Gurney as CLG.CS.{{Cite web|url = http://www.hltv.org/news/13994-clg-sign-ex-mousespaz|title = CLG sign ex-mouseSpaz|date = January 17, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = hltv.org|last = Striker}} The team's first major event under the CLG banner was the first of three annual majors, ESL One Katowice 2015, where they dropped out in the group stages of the tournament.{{Cite web|url = http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/katowice-2015/standings/|title = ESL One Katowice Standings|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = esl-one.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150515115016/http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/katowice-2015/standings/|archive-date = May 15, 2015|url-status = dead}} The team had decent success over the next few months, winning the CEVO Season 6 LAN Finals, and coming in fifth/sixth place at ESEA Global Finals Season 18, losing to European teams Fnatic and mousesports.{{Cite web|url = https://cevo.com/event/cs-globaloffensive/?tg=119|title = CEVO Season 6 {{!}} Counter-Strike: GO|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = cevo.com|archive-date = August 13, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150813160220/http://cevo.com/event/cs-globaloffensive/?tg=119|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web |date=April 17, 2015 |title=ESEA Season 18 |url=https://www.gosugamers.net/counterstrike/tournaments/6356-esea-season-18-lan-finals |url-status=live |access-date=April 17, 2015 |website=gosugamers.net}}

This middling level of success was not enough for the team, and on April 29, 2015, ptr was kicked.{{Cite web|url = http://www.hltv.org/news/14860-ptr-released-from-clg|title = ptr released from CLG|date = April 29, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = hltv.org|last = stich}} On May 8, the organization announced it was actively looking for a new fifth member, and on June 2, Josh "jdm64" Marzano rounded out the squad.{{Cite web|url = http://www.hltv.org/news/14932-clg-announce-roster-opening|title = CLG announce roster opening|date = May 8, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = hltv.org|last = MIRAA}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.hltv.org/news/15091-clg-complete-jdm64-signing|title = CLG complete jdm64 signing|date = June 2, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = hltv.org|last = MIRAA}} The team went on to place fourth regionally in the online stage of ESL ESEA Pro League Season I, and so qualified for the LAN stage of the tournament.{{Cite web|url = http://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/standings/|title = ESL ESEA Pro League Standings|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} After unexpectedly taking out both Fnatic and Keyd Stars in their group, the team made it to the semifinals of the tournament, before being knocked out by Cloud9.{{Cite web|url = http://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/season-1/finals/#brackets|title = ESL ESEA Pro League Finals Brackets|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = eslgaming.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150808212537/http://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/season-1/finals/#brackets|archive-date = August 8, 2015|url-status = dead}}

The team qualified for ESL One Cologne 2015 on August 2, 2015, as one of only two North American teams attending.{{Cite web|url = http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/cologne-2015/teams/|title = ESL One Cologne Teams|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = esl-one.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150805224843/http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/cologne-2015/teams/|archive-date = August 5, 2015|url-status = dead}} CLG.CS performed surprisingly well at the event, but close losses against European powerhouses Ninjas in Pyjamas and Natus Vincere sent them out in the group stages.{{Cite web|url = http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/cologne-2015/standings/|title = ESL ONE COLOGNE 2015 STANDINGS|access-date = August 22, 2015|website = els-one.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160318195108/http://esl-one.com/csgo/cologne-2015/standings/|archive-date = March 18, 2016|url-status = dead}} A string of mediocre domestic results bridged the gap to the last major of the year, DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca, where Counter Logic Gaming was knocked out of their group by Natus Vincere.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/counterstrike/news/33099-dreamhack-cluj-napoca-na-vi-trump-clg-through-to-quarter-finals|title = Dreamhack Cluj-Napoca: Na'Vi trump CLG, through to quarter-finals|date = October 30, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Lushnikov|first = Aleksei}} The remainder of the year brought equally disappointing results for the team, culminating in a last place finish at the ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 Finals.{{Cite web|url = http://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/season-2/finals/|title = ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 Finals|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = eslgaming.org|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208204557/http://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo/proleague/season-2/finals/|archive-date = December 8, 2015|url-status = dead}} Shortly after, on December 15, the organization announced that it was looking for a new fifth member, after FNS decided to step down from the roster.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/744-csgo-roster-and-infrastructure-changes-moving-forward|title = CS:GO Roster and Infrastructure Changes: Moving Forward|date = December 15, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 24, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151224004214/http://clgaming.net/news/744-csgo-roster-and-infrastructure-changes-moving-forward|url-status = dead}} CLG announced Jacob "FugLy" Medina as their new fifth player and Faruk "pita" Pita as their head coach on January 20, 2016.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/752|title = CLG Blue 2016: Welcome FugLy and Pita!|date = January 20, 2016|access-date = January 20, 2016|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = January 24, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160124061249/http://clgaming.net/news/752|url-status = dead}} FugLy left the team on March 13, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Mira|first1=Luis|title=FugLy leaves CLG|url=http://www.hltv.org/news/17785-fugly-leaves-clg|website=HLTV|access-date=June 13, 2016}} Kenneth "koosta" Suen replaced jdm64 on June 13, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Chris|title=CS:GO Roster Changes|url=http://clgaming.net/news/783-csgo-roster-changes|website=clggaming.net|access-date=June 13, 2016|archive-date=June 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616015502/http://clgaming.net/news/783-csgo-roster-changes|url-status=dead}}

After ELeague Season 1 on July 14, 2016, Tarik "tarik" Celik and Faruk "pita" Pita departed from the team's active roster.{{cite web|last1=Fischer|first1=Annabelle|title=tarik and pita to step down from CLG's starting roster after ELEAGUE|url=http://www.thescoreesports.com/csgo/news/9013-tarik-and-pita-to-step-down-from-clg-s-starting-roster-after-eleague|website=theScore eSports|access-date=August 18, 2016|archive-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814032546/http://www.thescoreesports.com/csgo/news/9013-tarik-and-pita-to-step-down-from-clg-s-starting-roster-after-eleague|url-status=dead}} Ethan "nahtE" Arnold and Yassine "Subroza" Taoufik joined the team on August 17, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Švejda|first1=Milan|title=nahtE, Subroza finalize CLG roster|url=http://www.hltv.org/news/18433-nahte-subroza-finalize-clg-roster|website=HLTV.org|access-date=August 18, 2016}} On November 30, 2017, CLG announced that the organization would be parting with the CS:GO team.{{cite web|last1=Gooderson|first1=John|title=Counter Logic Gaming take a step back from CS:GO|url=https://fragbite.com/cs/news/41841/counter-logic-gaming-take-a-step-back-from-csgo|website=fragbite.com|access-date=August 7, 2018}}

On July 5, 2015, Counter Logic Gaming announced that they had signed the ex-Ubinited roster of Christine "potter" Chi, Diane "di^" Tran, Benita "bENITA" Novshadian, Catherine "CAth" Leroux-Racette, Stephanie "missharvey" Harvey as a second, all-female, Counter -Strike: Global Offensive team, called CLG Red.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/683-announcing-clgcs-red|title = Announcing: CLG.CS Red|date = July 7, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = Vodoo|archive-date = August 22, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150822093017/http://clgaming.net/news/683-announcing-clgcs-red|url-status = dead}} Six days later, CLG.CS Red placed first at Electronic Sports World Cup 2015 CSGO Women, beating out Games4u.se Female in the final.{{Cite web|url = https://www.toornament.com/widget/tournaments/5579647c150ba0eb218b457d/navigator?theme=light|title = ESWC Montreal 2015 Counter-Strike:GO Women Final|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = eswc.com|archive-date = July 15, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150715103032/http://www.toornament.com/widget/tournaments/5579647c150ba0eb218b457d/navigator?theme=light|url-status = dead}} Catherine "CAth" Leroux left the team on May 29, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Da Silva|first1=Olivia|title=CAth parts ways with CLG Red|url=http://www.thescoreesports.com/csgo/news/8089-cath-parts-ways-with-clg-red|website=TheScore eSports|access-date=September 2, 2016|archive-date=August 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814032520/http://www.thescoreesports.com/csgo/news/8089-cath-parts-ways-with-clg-red|url-status=dead}} Klaudia "klaudia" Beczkiewicz joined as a player and Erik "da_bears" Stromberg joined as a coach on August 24, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Malachowski|first1=Michal|title=CLG Red add klaudia, dabears to coach|url=http://www.hltv.org/news/18504-clg-red-add-klaudia-dabears-to-coach|website=HLTV.org|access-date=September 2, 2016}} da_bears left the team six months later on February 14, 2017, who would be replaced by Cody "cubed" Thaw as head coach along with players Jennifer "refinnej" Le and Emma "Emy" Choe, replacing missharvey and klaudia.{{Cite web |title=CLG Red change duo, add head coach |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/20651/clg-red-change-duo-add-head-coach |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} On February 13, 2018, CLG Red signed Lily "ProMise9k" Chen,{{Cite web |title=CLG Red sign ProMise9k to complete roster |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/22782/clg-red-sign-promise9k-to-complete-roster |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} to replace potter who had left the team a month prior.{{Cite web |title=RES Gaming sign Dynasty roster; potter recruited |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/22518/res-gaming-sign-dynasty-roster-potter-recruited |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} She would leave two months later, being replaced by missharvey on May 15.{{Cite web |title=missharvey returns to CLG Red |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/23593/missharvey-returns-to-clg-red |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} CLG Red announced the signing of Mounira "⁠GooseBreeder⁠" Dobie on July 12, 2018, utilizing a six-woman roster.{{Cite web |title=Goosebreeder joins CLG Red |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/24234/goosebreeder-joins-clg-red |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} CAth would return to the roster as a trial, replacing bENITA on the starting roster, on May 29, 2019.{{Cite web |title=CAth on trial with CLG Red |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/26924/cath-on-trial-with-clg-red |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} Head coach Stephan "⁠vEz⁠" Vezina, who had joined in July 2018 to replace cubed, parted ways with the team May 27, 2020.{{Cite web |title=CLG Red seek head coach as vEz steps down |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/29711/clg-red-seek-head-coach-as-vez-steps-down |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} On July 9, 2020, CLG Red announced the signing of Juliana "⁠Juli⁠" Tosic, following the departure of bENITA in May.{{Cite web |title=Juli joins CLG Red |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/29962/juli-joins-clg-red |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} Viktor "⁠flashie⁠" Tamás Bea became the roster's final head coach on December 20, 2020. On November 1, 2021, refinnej left the roster, followed by the addition of Kelsie "⁠uhKelsie⁠" Click on December 13, 2021. The final iteration of the roster would be completed on August 12, 2022, with the signings of Vivienne "⁠BiBiAhn⁠" Quach, Coline "⁠Kaoday⁠" Le Floc'h and Marissa "⁠madss⁠" Dasta, playing alongside GooseBreeder and uhKelsie. The replacements marked the departures of di^, Emy and Juli.{{Cite web |title=CLG Red announce revamped roster |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/34388/clg-red-announce-revamped-roster |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}} On April 6, 2023, Counter Logic Gaming disbanded the roster, with the players of CLG Red announcing that they had been released by the organization and had become free agents.{{Cite web |title=CLG Red players released by organization |url=https://www.hltv.org/news/35935/clg-red-players-released-by-organization |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=HLTV.org |language=en}}

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On June 14, 2015, the organization expanded into Super Smash Bros., picking up Northern California–based Melee player Kevin "PewPewU" Toy.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/677-counter-logic-smash-bros-clg-pewpewu|title = Counter Logic Smash Bros: CLG.PewPewU|date = June 14, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = August 13, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150813163039/http://clgaming.net/news/677-counter-logic-smash-bros-clg-pewpewu|url-status = dead}} He attended June's CEO 2015 and July's EVO 2015 under the Counter Logic Gaming brand, placing ninth place in the individual categories of each. He also placing third in doubles of the former and first place at EVO.{{Cite web|url = http://ceogaming.challonge.com/2015_melee_final|title = CEO2015 - Melee Final|date = June 27, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = ceogaming.challonge.com|archive-date = August 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150808034058/http://ceogaming.challonge.com/2015_melee_final|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://evo2015.s3.amazonaws.com/brackets/ssbm_k101.html|title = EVOLUTION 2015 TOURNAMENT BRACKETS|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = evo2015.s3.amazonaws.com|archive-date = November 17, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117022901/http://evo2015.s3.amazonaws.com/brackets/ssbm_k101.html|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.eventhubs.com/news/2015/jun/26/ceo-2015-live-stream-ft-momochi-daigo-kazunoko-tokido-gamerbee-infiltration-mago-mango-armada-snake-eyez-fuudo-xiao-hai-sonicfox-and-more/|title = CEO 2015 results ft. Momochi, Daigo, Kazunoko, Tokido, GamerBee, Infiltration, Mago, Mango, Armada, Snake Eyez, Fuudo, Xiao Hai and more|date = June 28, 2015|access-date = August 5, 2015|website = eventhubs.com|last = Taylor|first = Nicholas}} On October 23, 2015, Counter Logic Gaming signed New Jersey–based Smash 4 player Tyrell "NAKAT" Coleman.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/727-welcome-nakat|title = Welcome NAKAT!|date = October 22, 2015|access-date = December 10, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = March 5, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305051636/http://clgaming.net/news/727-welcome-nakat|url-status = dead}} On December 16, 2015, the organization announced that they had signed PewPewU's friend and doubles partner, North California–based Melee player Zac "SFAT" Cordini, making them among the first established Super Smash Bros. duos to be signed to the same organization.{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/747-welcome-clg-sfat|title = Welcome CLG SFAT|date = December 16, 2015|access-date = December 29, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 19, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151219025635/http://clgaming.net/news/747-welcome-clg-sfat|url-status = dead}} New Jersey–based competitive Smash 4 player and content creator Richard "Keitaro" King Jr. joined Counter Logic Gaming as a video editor on March 9, 2016.{{cite web|last1=itsSlicer|title=Welcome Keitaro|url=http://clgaming.net/news/767-welcome-keitaro|website=clggaming.net|access-date=April 12, 2016|archive-date=April 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422132601/http://clgaming.net/news/767-welcome-keitaro|url-status=dead}} Southern California–based Smash 4 player James "VoiD" Makekau-Tyson joined on June 16, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Han|first1=Chris|title=Welcome VoiD to the Fam!|url=http://clgaming.net/news/784|website=clgaming.net|access-date=June 16, 2016|archive-date=June 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619063604/http://clgaming.net/news/784|url-status=dead}} New York Super Smash Bros. Melee player Cody Schwab joined on January 20, 2023.{{Cite web |title=@ibdwssbm |url=https://twitter.com/ibdwssbm/status/1616595914520682496 |access-date=2023-01-21 |website=Twitter |language=en}} Louisiana based Melee player Sasha "Magi" Sullivan joined the team on March 9, 2023.{{Cite web |title=@CLGFGC |url=https://twitter.com/CLGFGC/status/1633936182269603840 |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Twitter |language=en}}

On December 2, 2015, Counter Logic Gaming announced that they had expanded into Call of Duty, after buying the roster of Anthony "Methodz" Zinni, Michael "Blfire" Glushenok, Aaron "CMPLX" Vetelino, and Tyler "FeLony" Johnson from Denial eSports.

The team's primary goal was participation in Stage 1 of the 2016 Call of Duty World League (CWL), to which end they attended the North American Pro Division Offline Qualifier. There, losses to Team EnVyUs and Team Kaliber would force CLG to attempt qualification in a second online stage.{{Cite web|url = https://www.callofduty.com/uk/en/esports/story/2015-12/call-of-duty-world-league-pro-division-qualifiers-recap|title = Call of Duty World League Pro Division Qualifiers Recap|date = December 7, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = callofduty.com|last = Chan|first = Jeremy}} The team was one of four to qualify online, and secure a spot in the 2016 CWL.{{Cite web|url = http://www.cwlregistration.com/2016/prodivision-qualifier-na/rankings/|title = CWL Pro Division Online Qualifying Tournament North America Brackets|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = cwlregistration.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151226134025/http://www.cwlregistration.com/2016/prodivision-qualifier-na/rankings|archive-date = December 26, 2015|url-status = dead}}

On February 2, 2012, Counter Logic Gaming picked up the unsigned eXperience Gaming roster, made up of Jonathan "Loda" Berg, Joakim "Akke" Akterhall, Jesper "Mirakel" Nyhlén, Per Anders Olsson "Pajkatt" Lille, and Alexander "Pinoy" Pettersson, under the name CLG Dota. On March 2, 2012, exactly a month later, Johan "smulgullig" Gidmark replaced Pinoy after the former acted as a stand-in for the team for minor online events.{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/2767-smulgullig-replaces-pinoy-at-clg?gotopost=90485|title = Smulgullig replaces Pinoy at CLG|date = March 27, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = HolyMaster}} From March to August, after success in relatively minor online tournaments, CLG Dota's schedule was dominated by various more prolific online tournaments, either of the form of a group stage followed by playoff finals, or of a round-robin tournament. The first of these was Star Ladder Star Series Season 1, running from March 12 to April 29, 2012. Counter Logic Gaming placed third in the group stage, beating Darer at playoffs before losing to both Natus Vincere and Moscow Five in the Winners Bracket and Losers Bracket Finals, finishing third.{{Cite web|url = http://www.e-rankings.com/event/event.php?id=627|title = Star Ladder Star Series Season 1|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = e-rankings.com|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160131114017/http://www.e-rankings.com/event/event.php?id=627|archive-date = January 31, 2016|url-status = dead}}

The second and third of the tournaments were ProDOTA World League Season 1 and The Premier League Season 2, taking place from April 13 to August 5, and April 17 to July 8, 2012, respectively. In the former, CLG Dota placed third in the European group stage, and beat Orange Esports and Team Infused in the playoffs, before losing to PotM Bottom in both the Winners Bracket and Grand Finals, taking home second.{{Cite web|url = http://prodota2.com/news/97/|title = PRODOTA 2S FIRST SEASON IN THE BOOKS!|date = August 7, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = prodota2.com|last = Draskyl}} In the latter, which was a round-robin tournament, the team finished second behind Natus Vincere.{{Cite web|url = http://thepremierleague.eu/navi-defend-the-title/|title = Na´Vi defend the title!|date = July 12, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = thepremierleague.eu|last = Senchantorpeist|archive-date = July 28, 2012|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120728021436/http://thepremierleague.eu/navi-defend-the-title/|url-status = dead}} On May 18, 2012, In the middle of these two tournaments, Loda and smulgulig left the team, and CLG picked up Rasmus "MiSeRy" Filipsen and Dominik "Lacoste" Stipic to replace them.{{Cite web|url = http://www.gosugamers.net/news/19586-clg-reforms-as-loda-smulgullig-depart|title = CLG Reforms as Loda, Smulgullig depart|date = May 21, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = gosugamers.net|last = Justo|first = Bruno}} From June 21 to August 12, 2012, after the additions to their roster, CLG Dota took part in The Defense Season 2. CLG finished second in their group behind Quantic Gaming, qualifying for the playoff stage. There they defeated mTw and mousesports to reach the Winners Bracket Final, where they lost to compLexity Gaming. The team met mousesports again in the Losers Bracket Final, but was defeated, taking home third place.{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/3611-the-defense-group-stage-concludes|title = The Defense group stage concludes|date = July 11, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = Blue_Knight}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/3717-the-defense-the-path-to-the-finals|title = The Defense: The path to the Finals|date = July 24, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = Roegnvaldr}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/3819-the-defense-playoffs-navi-is-out|title = The Defense Playoffs: Na'Vi is out!|date = August 3, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = Roegnvaldr}}{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/3889-complexity-are-champions-of-the-defense|title = compLexity are champions of The Defense|date = August 12, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = Tezzeret}}

On September 29, 2012, Counter Logic Gaming was one of fourteen teams invited to attend the 2012 edition of The International, the roster's first and only LAN tournament. The event was run by Valve, the developer of Dota 2, and took place at PAX Prime in Seattle, with a $1,600,000 prize pool. The team was knocked out of the tournament in the group stage after being beaten by teams including Evil Geniuses and LGD Gaming. CLG Dota's placing was ninth to twelfth, and the team returned home with nothing.{{Cite web|url = http://old.greatfrag.com/dota-allstars-filter/1295-the-international-2-group-stage-results.html|title = The International 2: Group Stage Results|date = August 28, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = greatfrag.com|last = PROFI}} On October 15, 2012, the organization announced that MiSeRy and Pajkatt were leaving to join LGD.int. No replacements were announced.{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/4456-lgd-international-is-confirmed/|title = LGD.international is confirmed|date = October 16, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = Jaywalker}} Later that month, on October 29, Akke also left the team to join No Tidehunter, and Counter Logic Gaming Dota officially disbanded.{{Cite web|url = http://www.joindota.com/en/news/4636-team-counter-logic-gaming-disbands|title = Team Counter Logic Gaming disbands|date = October 29, 2012|access-date = August 20, 2015|website = joindota.com|last = LooLooCakes}}

On November 10, 2014, Counter Logic Gaming announced that they had acquired Shoot to Kill's Halo roster, made up of Richard "Heinz" Heinz, Halo veteran Tom "OGRE2" Ryan, Paul "SnakeBite" Duarte, Gerson "OgrEe" Baum, and Matthew "Royal 2" Fiorante, alongside their coach, Chris "Royal 1" Fiorante. Counter Logic Gaming Halo was picked up before the start of the official Halo Championship Series (HCS). After joining the organization, CLG Halo found immediate success, taking successive victories in ESL's HCS Pre-Cup Tournaments #1 and #2, beating other top teams including Evil Geniuses, OpTic Gaming, and Cloud9.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/open/4on4-pre-season-cup-1/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 Pre-season Cup #1|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/open/4on4-pre-season-cup-2/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 Pre-season Cup #2|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} Despite being eliminated in the round of sixty four by Evil Geniuses at HCS Season One Cup #1, the team recovered in December 2014 at the first HCS LAN Event: Iron Games Columbus, claiming first place after facing Evil Geniuses once more in the finals, and becoming the first winners of an HCS LAN event.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/4on4-hcs-season-cup-1/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #1|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://challonge.com/mockasdsad|title = IG Columbus|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = challonge.com|last = irongamingtv|archive-date = November 17, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117030725/http://challonge.com/mockasdsad|url-status = dead}}

After this strong run, CLG Halo came into HCS S1 Cup #2 as first seed, but was upset by Denial eSports in the quarterfinals.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/4on4-hcs-season-cup-2/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #2|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} In January 2015, due to their previous success, the team was able to hold on to their seeding going into the second LAN event of the season: UGC St. Louis. After reaching the Winners Bracket Final, they faced off against Denial, and were again defeated. After defeating Evil Geniuses in the Losers Bracket Final, the team had to face Denial once more in the Grand Final, and were once more defeated by them, claiming second.{{Cite web|url = http://www.ugcevents.com/events/halo-2-10k-anniversary|title = HALO 2 ANNIVERSARY $20,000 PRIZE POOL|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = ugcevents.com|archive-date = August 27, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150827042036/http://www.ugcevents.com/events/halo-2-10k-anniversary|url-status = dead}} Despite repeatedly failing to win a tournament, CLG's relative consistency netted them the first seed for HCS S1 Cup #3, and the team looked to reassert themselves here. After breezing through the first few rounds, CLG found themselves in the finals against a familiar Denial team. CLG were finally able to overcome their opponents, and won their first official HCS Online Cup on January 11, 2015.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/4on4-hcs-season-cup-3/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #3|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}

On January 25, 2015, CLG was taken out by Cloud9 in the semifinals of HCS S1 Cup #4, netting them another top 4 finish.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/4on4-hcs-season-cup-4/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #4|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} In each of the next three HCS S1 Cups, #5, #6, and #7, CLG was eliminated by the newly formed Noble Black roster, leading fans to question whether CLG Halo would still perform well at LAN.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/4on4-hcs-season-cup-5/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #5|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/4on4-hcs-season-cup-6/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #6|access-date = December 10, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-cup-7/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Season Cup #7|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} On February 21, at Gamers For Giving 2015, CLG met Noble Black in round four. Despite their troubles in the online cups, CLG swept their opponents to advance to the next round. After losing a close series against OpTic Gaming, the team was forced into the Losers Bracket, where they beat eLevate, Cloud9, and OpTic to meet Evil Geniuses in the Grand Final. Evil Geniuses took a flawless series against Counter Logic Gaming Halo, and also took the first seed going into the HCS Season One Finals.{{Cite web|url = http://gfg.challonge.com/H2A2015|title = Gamers For Giving 2015 - HCS Event - Halo 2: Anniversary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = challonge.com|last = Gamers For Giving|archive-date = July 23, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150723070753/http://gfg.challonge.com/h2a2015|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/news/258441|title = HCS Season 2 Recap|date = July 21, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com|last = joyandjoyness}} At the HCS Season One Finals at PAX East, CLG lost to Evil Geniuses in the Winners Bracket Final, before defeating Noble Black in the Losers Bracket Final. Facing Evil Geniuses for a second time in the tournament on March 8, 2015, CLG Halo was again outclassed, ending both the tournament and the season with another second-place finish.{{Cite web|url = https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-championship-series-%E2%80%93-season-1-finals-recap|title = HALO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES – SEASON 1 FINALS RECAP|date = March 12, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = halowaypoint.com|last = OFFICIAL HCS|archive-date = July 4, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150704013115/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-championship-series-%E2%80%93-season-1-finals-recap|url-status = dead}}

On March 13, 2015, Heinz confirmed on Twitter that he had been released.{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/RichieHeinz/status/576428681566019585|title = Richie Heinz Twitter|date = March 13, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = twitter.com|last = RichieHeinz}} Counter Logic Gaming announced later that day that they had acquired Denial eSports' Scottie "Cloud" Holste to take his place.{{Cite web|url = https://twitter.com/clgaming/status/576460809158598656|title = Counter Logic Gaming Twitter|date = March 13, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = twitter.com|last = clgaming}} In April, at the first LAN of HCS Season Two: Iron Games Atlanta 2015, CLG Halo defeated Cloud9, before losing yet another series to Evil Geniuses, and falling into the Losers Bracket. There, CLG was defeated by Winterfox, and claimed fifth place after beating out OpTic Gaming in a consolation match, their first below second placing at an HCS LAN.{{Cite web|url = http://challonge.com/ighcsatl|title = Iron Games HCS Atlanta 2015|date = April 16, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = challonge.com|last = irongamingtv|archive-date = September 19, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150919133717/http://challonge.com/ighcsatl|url-status = dead}} Following HCS Season Two Cup #1, Ogre2 went on vacation, leaving the team with sub Weston "Clutch" Price to fill his role for the next two cups, in which the team placed top 16 and top 8 respectively.{{Cite web|url = http://dexerto.com/news/halo/halo-mcc-latest/|title = HALO MCC – HCS CUP 5 & ESL MAJOR LEAGUE|date = June 9, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = dexerto.com|last = Marsh|first = Chris}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web|url = http://dexerto.com/news/events/hcs-season-2/halo-mcc-hcs-cup-6-esl-major-league/|title = HALO MCC – HCS CUP 6 & ESL MAJOR LEAGUE|date = June 15, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = dexerto.com|last = Marsh|first = Chris}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-2-cup-2-legendary/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Cup #2 Legendary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-2-cup-3-legendary/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Cup #3 Legendary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}

OGRE2's return would not immediately lead to better fortunes for Counter Logic Gaming, as the team finished top 8 in HCS S2 Cup #4.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-2-cup-4-legendary/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Cup #4 Legendary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} However, on June 7, 2015, they earned their highest placing of the season, finishing third in HCS S2 Cup #5.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-2-cup-5-legendary/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Cup #5 Legendary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} They repeated this finish in HCS S2 Cup #6, before finishing top 8 in HCS S2 Cup #7, the final cup of the season.{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-2-cup-6-legendary/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Cup #6 Legendary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}}{{Cite web|url = http://play.eslgaming.com/halo/north-america/halomcc-one/major/halo-mcc-championship-series/4on4-hcs-season-2-cup-7-legendary/rankings/|title = Halo: MCC 4on4 HCS Cup #7 Legendary|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = eslgaming.com}} Later in June, CLG went into HCS LAN Indianapolis holding fifth seed, and was knocked out of the Winners Bracket relatively early on by Cloud9. Despite an impressive Losers Bracket run, they were beaten in the Grand Final by Evil Geniuses. This second-place finish was enough to secure them the fourth seed going into the HCS Season 2 Finals, which started on July 24, 2015. At the finals, CLG was once again forced into the Losers Bracket, this time by Evil Geniuses. Wins against OpTic Gaming, Cloud9, and Denial eSports took the team into the Grand Final, where they met Evil Geniuses for the last time that season. CLG managed their first and only Season Two victory against Evil Geniuses, but lost the second, deciding series, relegating Counter Logic Gaming Halo to successive second place season finishes.{{Cite web|url = https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-championship-series-season-2-finals-recap|title = HALO CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES - SEASON 2 FINALS RECAP|date = August 2, 2015|access-date = August 19, 2015|website = halowaypoint.com|last = OFFICIAL HCS|archive-date = October 28, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151028030207/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/halo-championship-series-season-2-finals-recap|url-status = dead}}

On December 2, 2015, the organization announced the release of Cloud, and the acquisition of Bradley "Frosty" Bergstrom, and on January 28, 2016, it was announced that OGRE2 was being replaced by Tony "Lethxl" Campbell. Later in the year OpTic Gaming acquired the CLG Halo team{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/742-halo-roster-changes-for-the-new-season|title = Halo Roster Changes For The New Season|date = December 2, 2015|access-date = December 30, 2015|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = December 7, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151207230336/http://clgaming.net/news/742-halo-roster-changes-for-the-new-season|url-status = dead}}{{Cite web|url = http://clgaming.net/news/753-a-new-halo|title = A New Halo|date = January 28, 2016|access-date = January 29, 2016|website = clgaming.net|last = itsSlicer|archive-date = February 1, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160201045456/http://clgaming.net/news/753-a-new-halo|url-status = dead}}

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