XSET Female
XSET is an American professional Valorant esports team. The team’s all-female roster consists of former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Overwatch professionals.
Team Info
Country | United States |
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Team Earnings | $255,750 |
Players
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The team was founded in August 2020 by former Counter-Strike professional and current CS: GO coach Chet “ImAPet” Singh. The team’s roster was announced in September 2020 and includes former Counter-Strike and Overwatch professionals.
XSET has been one of the most successful Valorant teams in North America, winning several online tournaments. The team’s most notable victory to date was at the Ignition Series tournament in December 2020, where they defeated Sentinels in the finals.
Former Members
The XSET Female Valorant team is a newly formed all-female Valorant team. The team is made up of former professional CS: GO and Overwatch players. The team was formed in October 2020 and is based in North America.
The team has already made a name for themselves in the Valorant scene, with their strong performance in the Valorant Ignition Series tournament. The team placed 2nd in the tournament, losing to Sentinels in the grand finals.
The XSET Female Valorant team is one of the most promising all-female teams in the scene and is surely one to watch out for in the future.
Awards and Achievements
The XSET Female Valorant esports team has had several achievements since its inception. In February 2021, the team won the Twitch Rivals: XSET Invitational tournament, defeating teams such as Dignitas Female, SoaR Gaming Female, and G2 Esports Female in the process. This was followed up by a win at the Women’s Valorant Ignition Series tournament in March 2021, defeating G2 Esports Female again in the final.
In April 2021, the team participated in the VCT Challengers 2 event, coming in 3rd-4th place after losing to G2 Esports in the semifinals. This result qualified the team for the VCT Masters event, which is set to take place in Iceland in May 2021.
The XSET Female Valorant team has had a very successful start to 2021 and will look to continue their winning ways in the months to come.
Controversies
The all-female XSET esports team has been embroiled in controversy since its inception. Some have accused the team of being nothing more than a publicity stunt, designed to capitalize on the growing popularity of esports among women. Others have criticized the team’s lack of experience and skill, arguing that they are not worthy of being considered professional gamers.
The team has also been criticized for its use of sexually suggestive imagery and language in its social media posts and promotional materials. This has led some to accuse the team of contributing to the objectification of women in esports.
Despite the criticism, the XSET team has remained popular, attracting a large following on social media and sponsorships from major brands.