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The post International roster shuffle is well under way with nearly every team seen at this year's event being open to the idea of a roster change with the exception of a couple.
Below you can find all of the confirmed changes that have happened so far. We will be keeping this post up to date with any new confirmed roster changes made.
"Hello! I am sincerely glad to have the opportunity to join such a strong team as Team Empire. This year I like to prove myself and become the best in the new, but already well familiar to me, the role of support. Over a couple of weeks I was able to play together and feel the atmosphere in the team and I think we will succeed. I send huge greetings to all my fans and fans of Team Empire! I will not let you down ;)"
Aleksey 'Solo' Berezinhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/aleksey-solo-berezin-joins-team-empire-to-complete/1100-2138/
"I want to thank everyone of Na`Vi for the the time we spend together. The times together are unforgettable memories of mine, I will cherish them as long as I can. We shall see each other soon again."
Kuro 'KuroKy' Salehi Takhasomihttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/kuro-kuroky-salehi-takhasomi-departs-from-natus-vi/1100-2112/
Natus Vincere have also lost their captain Clement 'Puppey' Ivanov after spending just over three years with the team attending every single International event.
"Today, I announce that I am leaving the Na`Vi squad. It has been a great road of success and I have no regrets looking back. Though, things have to change and stories have an end, my career in competitive Dota will not. I thank Na`Vi for the time we shared and hope them the best. Also, I would like to thank all of my fans and Na`Vi supporters who have kept us going."
Clement 'Puppey' Ivanovhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/clement-puppey-ivanov-departs-natus-vincere/1100-2118/
Ivan 'VANSKOR' Skorokhod from Team Empire and Artem 'fng' Barshack the captain from Power Rangers have joined the Natus Vincere squad as the replacement for KuroKy and Puppey.
“I am very pleased to be noticed by Na’Vi guys. It being a great responsibility I undertake to perform at the best level. I hope we’ll do our best as a new squad!”
Ivan 'Vanskor' Skorohod“I am very glad to have an opportunity to play for Na’Vi team. I hope I won’t disappoint people that believe in me. I am grateful to the team ESFX.PR for their support and for the time I spent with them. I do not know what lies ahead of me, but this is the path I choose.”
Artem 'Fng' Barshakhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/ivan-vanskor-skorokhod-and-artem-fng-barshack-join/1100-2130/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/adrian-fata-trinks-joins-cloud9s-dota-2-team/1100-2116/
WehSing 'SingSing' Yuen has parted ways with the Cloud9 organisation after rumours regarding his future there started to circulate shortly after he appeared in the new "Team Tinker" roster that is competing in the i-League tournament.
"It has been one of the most exciting and fun periods in my life... Thanks to Cloud9 and my former team mates! I wish you good luck for the next season of DotA 2 and I will be forward looking to play against you as well. My new team is already in the works, but like many teams, only time and experience will tell it's success.
A big shoutout to all the people who have followed me through my esports journey all the way and of course the ones who have tagged along halfway through. And once again, thank you Cloud9 for taking care of me during my stay on the team!"
WehSing 'SingSing' Yuenhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/wehsing-singsing-yuen-departs-cloud9/1100-2092/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/adrian-fata-trinks-joins-cloud9s-dota-2-team/1100-2116/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/team-dks-xu-burning-zhilei-vici-gamings-bai-rotk-f/1100-2110/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/team-dks-xu-burning-zhilei-vici-gamings-bai-rotk-f/1100-2110/
Zhang 'LaNm' Zhicheng has also announced his retirement from professional Dota stating that he intends to settle down and start a family.
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/zhang-lanm-zhicheng-has-confirmed-his-retirment-fo/1100-1972/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/moscow-five-announces-their-new-dota-2-lineup/1100-2075/
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/dkphobos-goblak-illidanstr-form-a-new-dota-2-team-/1100-2076/
"Today is a sad day for our club as Xie “DD” Bin has officially announced his retirement. DD has been with us for almost three years and helped us take gold in prestigious competitions such as G-1 Champions League Season 4, The Asia 2012, ECL 2013 Dota 2, National Electronic Sports Tournament and D2L Season 4. He was also part of the line-up that took third at The International 2012.
Not only was he an outstanding player, he was and will always be a close friend to the organization. We had ups-and-downs, but DD always believed in our values which made our club what it is today. We will miss him, but it was his own decision to put an end to his long and successful career. However, he will probably not leave the Dota 2 scene completely as he is now interested in casting.
LGD-Gaming would like to thank him for everything he did for the club since the summer of 2011. We are proud to have had this fantastic run with you. We wish you nothing, but the best."
LGD-Gaming's Statementhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/lgd-gaming-confirm-that-xie-dd-bin-is-retiring/1100-2077/
"We are a for fun team, as long as everyone has fun then it's good... any fans want to help think of a team name for us, one that suits us?"
Chen 'Zhou' YaoZhou's New Nameless Team
Chen 'Zhou' YaoHuang 'LongDD' XiangJiang 'YYF' CenLin 'June' ShiyangZou '820' Yitianhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/chen-zhou-yao-announces-his-comeback-with-a-new-ca/1100-2061/
I'm happy to announce that @MerliniDota is joining @ZephyrDota for 1 season of KDL! I'll be managing the team full time Youtube/Twitch.
— Kevin 'Purge' Godec (@PurgeGamers) August 3, 2014
Team @RelaxDota just announced @ArtStylee as a part of their official roster! #SLTV #comeback
— Vitalii Volochai (@v1lat) August 4, 2014
"I would like to thank Team Liquid’s management and the rest of the squad for trusting me as a player and giving me this opportunity. Both the team and I were at a crossroads when I joined, and I think that everyone involved benefited from this collaboration. The roster is made up of fantastic players, some of whom I consider close friends, but I feel I need to seek new challenges to grow both stronger as a player and a person. I have genuinely enjoyed this small journey we’ve had with one another. Thank you guys, again."
Jimmy 'DeMoN' Hohttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/team-liquid-contract-ends-with-jimmy-demon-ho/1100-2022/
Peter 'Wayto' Nguyen has also left the team as he wishes to take on a different path in his career and life.
"I had a great time playing under Liquid with the rest of my teammates, I wish you all the best of luck in the future you guys are all amazing players. I would like to thank all my fans and friends who have supported me throughout the year I will try my best to get back up there one way or another. For now I plan on going back to school in September and returning when the time comes. Still expect to see me around this year for I do not plan on retiring anytime soon, once again I want to give a big thanks towards my friends, fans, and the rest of the dota community you guys are awesome."
Peter 'Wayto' Nguyenhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/peter-wayto-nguyen-parts-way-with-team-liquid/1100-2059/
"The day after the afterparty (Tuesday) my team held a meeting without me, and I was unaware of it for a while (someone I knew knocked on their door and said they were having a meeting in my room while I was chilling with some other people). There they discussed some things about the future of the team, as well as my future with them. In shorthand, I was kicked from the team."
Mason 'mason' Vennehttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/i-have-no-intentions-of-playing-dota-professionall/1100-2012/
"Even though I am reluctant, I have still decided to temporarily leave this stage. I am very lucky, I have accomplished my dream. I am very thankful for every teammate and opponent that has grown alongside me, along with the fans that have supported me all along. Because of all of you, my life has been more exciting."
Zhang 'xiao8' Ninghttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/xiao8-to-take-some-time-off-from-the-scene/1100-2015/
"Hey, after the disappointing performance at TI4, the team and I got together and decided changes needed to be done. I will be leaving the team, but I sincerely believe they are all very talented and have a bright future ahead of them. Thanks for all the good good times!"
Dominik 'Black^' Reitmeierhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/dominik-black-reitmeier-departs-from-cis-game/1100-2017/
just to dispel rumors, @NatusVincereUS will be staying together!! #ti5!! I hope with more time we'll develop our teamwork and be FIGHTING!!
— Braxton (@braxlikesdota) July 28, 2014
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/jon-babyknight-andersen-officially-becomes-part-of/1100-2023/
"From joining LGD in the beginning of 2010, to iG now, through my four year professional career I've experienced all aspects of life. Along the way, there have been the pains of defeat, and the joys of achieving dreams at TI2. Though these four years have not been perfect, there are no regrets, thank you to my teammates for accompanying me throughout, and thank you to the fans for their support. Retirement is one type of ending, and is also a new beginning, I will remain in the esports scene to fight for my next goal, I hope everyone will continue to support me. :)"
Jiang 'YYF' Cenhttp://www.ongamers.com/articles/the-oldest-competitive-dota-player-in-jiang-yyf-ce/1100-1992/
Leaving Seattle now. Dota 2 and ti4 was an amazing experience. Probably won't play this year due to school so thanks to all who supported me
— Arif (@MSSDota) July 23, 2014
http://www.ongamers.com/articles/mousesports-offlaner-arif-mss-anwar-is-returning-t/1100-1984/