Team Falcons

Origins and Strategic Vision

Team Falcons was co-founded in 2017 by Mossaad 'Msdossary' Al-Dossary, the 2018 FIFA eWorld Cup champion who also serves as the organization's CEO. The founding vision was to develop an esports world for gamers in the Middle East and North Africa region. In 2022, Grant Rousseau joined as Global Director of Esports. Rousseau stated that Msdossary's goal was to create an esports world for the MENA region.

As a Saudi organization, Falcons has focused its branding efforts on achieving popularity in MENA and Europe, drawing comparisons to FaZe Clan. While its financial backers have not been formally announced, it has been reported that the organization has connections with the Saudi royal family. The team has been a prominent feature at major Saudi esports festivals. In July 2022, Gamers8 announced Falcons would have dedicated spaces called Falcons Arena and Falcons District at an event in Riyadh. These areas featured tournaments, merchandise, a museum, and streaming areas. A similar attraction called Falcons HQ was part of the 2023 Gamers8 festival.

The Superteam Philosophy and Expansion

Team Falcons has developed a distinct reputation for aggressively pursuing and signing high-profile players and coaches with considerable past success. This strategy has led esports media to frequently label its rosters as 'superteams.' The organization has been successful in courting many top talents, though some players have publicly declined offers. Canadian Counter-Strike player Twistzz stated he turned down an offer, citing career and moral considerations over financial incentives.

Starting in 2023, the organization made a push to form rosters across multiple esports. This rapid expansion into many titles led some observers and fans to liken the organization's activities to 'sportswashing.' The organization fields teams in over ten games. In mid-2023, Falcons aimed to acquire a slot in the League of Legends EMEA Championship from Astralis, but talks broke down after Riot Games did not sanction the purchase.

Major Competitive Achievements

Team Falcons has secured significant victories across several flagship esports. Its most notable organizational achievement is winning the Esports World Cup Club Championship in both 2024 and 2025. In Dota 2, the team constructed a championship roster that won the BetBoom Dacha Dubai 2024 tournament and DreamLeague Season 22. More early successes followed in DreamLeague Season 23. In August 2025, they won FISSURE Universe: Episode 6. Most importantly, they won The International 2025, claiming the Aegis of Champions in Hamburg. Coach Kurtis 'Aui_2000' Ling became the first person to win The International three times.

In Counter-Strike 2, after assembling a star-studded lineup, Falcons won their first trophy at PGL Bucharest 2025 and later triumphed at the Cologne 2026 Major. The Rocket League division has also been highly successful, winning international events like the FIFAe World Cup and the Raleigh Major. Furthermore, Falcons won the inaugural Valorant MENA League in 2022. The organization was nominated for Best Esports Team at The Game Awards 2025.

Key Divisions and Roster Moves

The organization's Apex Legends division made a high-profile entrance in May 2024 by signing Phillip 'ImperialHal' Dosen, Noyan 'Genburten' Ozkose, and Rhys 'Zer0' Perry, a trio considered a superteam. They won the North American Pro League and a silver medal at the 2024 Esports World Cup. After roster changes, the team signed Ben 'Wxltzy' Walton and later Zachary 'Gild' Dennis.

The Dota 2 team, formed in November 2023, quickly rose to the top of the competitive scene. The Counter-Strike 2 project began in earnest in October 2023 with the signing of coach Danny 'zonic'. The team later signed players like Emil 'Magisk' Reif and Marco 'Snappi' Pfeiffer. They secured high-profile loans for Oleksandr 's1mple' and, after roster changes, signed Nikola 'NiKo' Kovač and the core of the HEROIC team.

Falcons has also made strategic moves in other titles. It entered Mobile Legends: Bang Bang through a partnership with AP Bren in May 2024, renaming the roster to Falcons AP Bren. After the partnership ended, Falcons entered MPL Philippines for Season 15 with a roster featuring M5 world champions. In Call of Duty, it acquired the Vegas Legion franchise spot in August 2024, rebranding as the Vegas Falcons for 2025 and later the Riyadh Falcons for 2026. The organization also fields competitive teams in Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, PUBG, and Trackmania, where it signed 7-time World Champion CarlJr and coach Spammiej in early 2026.

Notable Partnerships and Signings

Beyond player rosters, Team Falcons has engaged in significant partnerships. In May 2024, it partnered with the Philippine team AP Bren for Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ahead of the Season 13 playoffs, though the partnership ended after one season. The organization has also signed individuals from outside traditional video game esports, such as chess grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in February 2025.

The recruitment of top coaching talent has been a fundamental part of the Falcons strategy. Signings like zonic for Counter-Strike 2 and Kurtis 'Aui_2000' Ling for Dota 2, who brought championship experience, were central to building the teams' competitive frameworks. In Rainbow Six Siege, the organization signed the entire former roster of Team BDS in March 2025. In January 2025, Falcons signed the highly successful former Soniqs roster for its PUBG division.

Community and Regional Presence

Team Falcons has worked to establish a strong physical presence for fans in its home region. The dedicated Falcons Arena and Falcons District spaces at the 2022 Gamers8 event in Riyadh included gaming tournaments, meet-and-greet events, a live cooking show, a museum, a gaming PC center, an academy called 'Learn to be a PRO,' and a streaming area. The 2023 festival featured Falcons HQ, where visitors could play against influencers.

The organization also maintains a competitive presence in regional leagues. It runs a team in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League MENA, finishing as runners-up in the 2023 Fall season and winning Season 5 in 2024 Spring. Its victory in the Valorant MENA League in 2022 confirmed its position as a leading force in the regional competitive scene.