Confirmed Dota 2 roster changes post International 2014

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.

Confirmed Roster Changes

RelaxDota

Ivan 'Artstyle' Antonov who was part of the Natus Vincere squad that won the first International is making a return to Dota 2 by joining the RelaxDota squad.

Team Liquid

Jimmy 'DeMoN' Ho has left the Team Liquid squad after his short term contract expired with them.

"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' Ho

http://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' Nguyen

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/peter-wayto-nguyen-parts-way-with-team-liquid/1100-2059/

Evil Geniuses

Mason 'mason' Venne has been released by the Evil Geniuses and confirms for the moment he has no intentions to continue playing professional Dota.

"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' Venne

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/i-have-no-intentions-of-playing-dota-professionall/1100-2012/

Newbee

The winners of this year's International have confirmed that Zhang 'xiao8' Ning will be taking some time off from the scene and will be seeking a standin for their upcoming tournaments.

"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' Ning

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/xiao8-to-take-some-time-off-from-the-scene/1100-2015/

CiS-Game

After being unable to advance past the wildcards at The International 2014 Dominik 'Black^' Reitmeier has confirmed he will be departing the Chinese based CiS-Game team.

"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^' Reitmeier

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/dominik-black-reitmeier-departs-from-cis-game/1100-2017/

Natus Vincere US

All five players of the Na'Vi.US team have been confirmed to be sticking together by Braxton 'Brax' Paulson on his personal Twitter.

Meet Your Makers

Andreas 'Cr1t' Franck Nielsen and Jonathan 'UNicorn' Arge have both left the MYM team which has made way for Jon 'Babyknight' Andersen to join the squad. The team currently has one remaining spot to fill.

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/jon-babyknight-andersen-officially-becomes-part-of/1100-2023/

Invictus Gaming

After spending a length amount of time in the professional Dota scene the veteran Jiang 'YYF' Cen has announced his retirement from the game.

"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' Cen

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/the-oldest-competitive-dota-player-in-jiang-yyf-ce/1100-1992/

Mousesports

After a short stint with the Mousesports squad Arif 'MSS' Anwar has confirmed that he will be taking a break from professional Dota in order to return to school which he put on hold last year.

http://www.ongamers.com/articles/mousesports-offlaner-arif-mss-anwar-is-returning-t/1100-1984/

Team DK

Zhang 'LaNm' Zhicheng has 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/



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