Crunch Link

Project Link, the ultimate tool to follow the stories of the esports scene

Developed by @TheCrunchNet

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

We researched hundreds of esports teams across the world and ranked them based on what it takes to succeed at the highest level....

We present to you the final chapter of our Crunch 2025 Organization Tier list! (1/11)

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

It's time to learn from the best, as we rank the top Esports Organizations of 2025!

Today? A tier, the organizations who've made it to the professional level. Names you recognize. Rosters on the global stage.

Let's break this list down! (1/7)

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

Better late than never... our walk through the Crunch 2025 Organization Tier List returns in B Tier!

The most diverse group of organizations we've covered so far, but all notable in their respective regions and titles.

Without further ado, let's get into these rankings! (1/6)

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

We're continuing our 2025 organization rankings in C Tier!

These intermediate teams stood-out from the pack, and some of them represent the future top teams of tomorrow 👀

You already know the drill, so let's jump right into these rankings! (1/7)

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

We'll start the 2025 Organization Tier list off with our most controversial rankings: D tier

These organizations have some things to be proud of, but they also have a lot to prove this upcoming year.

Now let's break this list down! (1/7)

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

The Crunch 2025 Organization Tier List is finally here!

150 organizations across the world, all ranked based on what it takes to succeed at the highest level 🏆

You can check out our article in the replies below, and I'll be posting each tier over the next few days!

[Crunch Link @CrunchLinkGG]

@JoshuaWalfall @PioneersGG Much more coverage to come soon, as we work to bring detailed coverage to Valorant, The Finals, and Marvel Rivals

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

Particularly notable picks will get early coverage from the team over at @CrunchLinkGG.

As we get ready to launch things to the public, no better way then with organizations that are worth following 🤷‍♂️

[Flight @FlightGaming8]

Looking for the following for @CrunchLinkGG in Valorant, The Finals and Marvel Rivals

Analyst
Stat contributors
News people

Dm me if interested
@Hitbox_Americas @ValorCentral

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

Our team has begun coverage for @reachthefinals ahead of the Major going on Stockholm!

I'm excited to do what I can to help shine a light on this growing scene and the some of the dope orgs involved.

Patch notes below, more updates on coverage to come soon 🫡

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

BIG patch 0.7000 is live and NECC Valorant coverage is rolling!

We have a few more backend features to tackle but I expect to get the alpha build out to our testers this week 👀

Link to the early access form and patch notes are in the replies 👇

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

It's been a bit, but we've made a lot of progress with Link and I can't wait till you guys get to see it!

✅Coverage for more game titles (ex. Marvel Rivals)
✅ More ways to bring data to the platform (Full historical coverage)

Official roadmap and more news tomorrow 👀

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

My EU friends wouldn't leave me alone after last list, so it's time for my European Summer 2025 ORG Tier list!

You guys already know how S -> E works so I won't repeat myself here. There are several factors I look for but a few of the big ones are: Content, Competitive Rosters, and Community.

Now onto the shout outs...

The Org With the Most Potential: @TeamCoalesce
There are the only org I've seen in the EU Tier 2/3 consistently attract the partnerships that they do. I can't wait to see what happens when they put it all together 👀

Best Org I'd Never Heard of: @8sinsesports
I love their unique branding and aesthetic, they're definitely someone I'm going to look out for in the future.

Best Presentation: @cgnesportsgg
I usually pick less established orgs for these shoutouts, but CGN is an exception. From their branding to their roster of talent, they are putting their best foot forward in a way I don't see often.

There is a lot of rising stars that I'd love to see more of like @FraggingFriends, @PBX_ESPORT, and @LaMASIA__ (especially after their strong fight in the EVC finals).

As always, I'm more than happy to answer questions on the list and give your team feedback 👍

[Crunch Link @CrunchLinkGG]

More overhauls to the alpha from the feedback you guys gave us ♥️

Next stop: Patch 0.75 and CVAL coverage

[Luxe Series @LuxeSeriesGG]

Who wins in Valorant, 🇺🇸 or 🇨🇦?

This summer we are answering that question with the Luxe Summer Classic, in collaboration with @KIVOESPORTS!

🏆 Thousands in prizing
✈️ Accommodations for the American team
🗺️ Live at the @DEMAN_CLUB in Toronto
⚔️ Online qualifiers open to any NA team

Details and dates below! RTs appreciated ❤️

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

And that's why the @CrunchLinkGG team is currently combing through 2457 collegiate matches to cover this year's NACE, NECC, and CVAL seasons.

These student's stories need to be told!

[Josh @JoshuaWalfall]

I've made my thoughts on this situation clear, but I don't blame MFH or his "monopoly" for where we are.

Credit where credit is due, Tim and his team has put a lot of time into flushing it out and making improvements that many TOs don’t. However, there just simply isn’t another point in Valorant Esports history where these events would be the mainstay they are.

While some of his behaviour doesn’t really help improve things (to put it lightly), him being the "king" of a dead scene doesn't make this his fault.

This scene has been fundamentally broken since 2023, and instead of addressing the problems we’ve just focused on pleasing the needs of the loudest in the room. There is no path to pro, Riot killed it, but there was still money, tons of talent, and interest to go around in the lower scene.

But as time would tell, it was easier to take the path of least resistance. Tell me, as TO would you rather:

Spend time and money doing something new while risking the ire of Riot and the loudest crowd in the scene.

OR

Cater to those loud voices, host events the upper echelon of the scene likes, and follow the beaten path.

You run the basic GSL, you hear that you’re “doing good for the scene”, and the same top players farm the pot raised by everyone else. Sure turnover may be at an all time high and your event isn’t growing in viewership, but the players are happy so why not?

The result has been a forever roster-mania, a graveyard of hundreds of orgs, and me being able to count the TOs in this scene on one hand.

So what’s the answer? Don’t save Tier 3, it simply does not want to be saved.

If you still really want there to be an armature scene in this game, it will not be built off the rotten roots we have right now.

[Crunch Link @CrunchLinkGG]

If VLR wants to continue to suck at building the scene, let them. Their failure is fuel to us.

[Crunch Link @CrunchLinkGG]

Match data is back online 😎

Expect to see more match data appear, as the games we already tracked roll into the live database!

[Crunch Link @CrunchLinkGG]

You can follow Link's roadmap and vote on features you'd like us to add here: https://t.co/TYaw6gqrIC

[Crunch Link @CrunchLinkGG]

What's on the docket right now?
- Covering CVAL Week 1
- Bringing key systems back online now that the API issues have been solved
- Push Team and Player page improvements