Sacy Will Coach T1 in VCT Pacific 2027

Earlier this month, TenZ announced his return to pro VALORANT on T1’s starting lineup. Now, Sacy is following in his footsteps, joining T1 as a Head Coach for the VCT 2027 season. Let’s recap.

T1 Announces Sacy is its New Head Coach

T1 is making moves in the VALORANT esports sphere ahead of 2027, and the team’s latest acquisition is reportedly Gustavo “Sacy” Rossi. Sacy, after leaving professional League of Legends to compete in VALORANT instead, spent several years in the VCT on LOUD and Sentinels.

Notably, Sacy was part of LOUD’s Champions 2022 winning roster. On SEN, he won Masters Madrid 2024 and placed fourth in Champions 2024. The Brazilian Initator main was a familiar face in VCT Americas.

Sacy retired from pro play in September 2024, citing burnout as a key factor. Afterward, he spent a year as a signed streamer for MIBR.

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 '𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐲'

From a legendary player who conquered both Masters and Champions, to the head coach set to lead the ultimate team to the top.
Please join us in supporting Head Coach 'Sacy' on his new journey, bringing his seasoned experience to lead T1.

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— T1 VALORANT (@T1) November 13, 2026

On November 13, 2026, T1 announced Sacy has officially joined its roster as head coach. “Welcome, Sacy,” T1 wrote. “From a legendary player who conquered both Masters and Champions, to the head coach set to lead the ultimate team to the top.” The org noted that his competitive experience was a key factor in the decision.

Sacy’s Response

Sacy reacted to the move in his native Portuguese, calling it “a new phase” in his career. He wrote about his time as a League of Legends pro, connecting it to his current transfer:

“I think that, like for any LoL player, T1 has always been a reference for me. I grew up in the competitive scene following the organization’s history and Faker’s career, who has always been one of my biggest references as a player. Being here today, even if in a different game and in a completely different role, is something that never crossed my mind as a real possibility.”

Uma nova fase ❤️ https://t.co/vUU5uPYi57 pic.twitter.com/dktcDNADZ5

— Sacy (@gustavosacy) November 13, 2026

He elaborated on his decision to take time off, too. “After so many years competing in both LoL and Valorant, I decided to retire as a player and start a new chapter as a content creator. […] Valorant always was and always will be my passion, but I wanted to live it in a slightly lighter way.

Coming back from LA to Brazil, I built a different routine, where I could just play the game without feeling like I needed to be the best or prove myself. And that time was essential for my mental health and for getting to know myself as Gustavo, not Sacy.”

T1’s VCT 2027 Roster

After Sacy moves to T1, the organization will reportedly complete its 2027 roster. The team will include:

• Austin “crashies” Roberts
• Yu “BuZz” Byung-chul
• Tyson “TenZ” Ngo
• Ham “iZu” Woo-ju
• Kim “stax” Gu-taek

As Head Coach, Sacy would be directly responsible for the team’s strategies and maintaining T1’s competitiveness.

The roster notably includes three Korean players, and would thus compete in VCT Pacific to comply with new Riot regional rules.

What Does This Mean for T1 VALORANT?

T1 has a fierce reputation in other Riot Games titles. The org’s League of Legends team sustained a 3-year Worlds winstreak and holds the record for most trophies under a single banner. The team has competed in official VALORANT circuits since the game’s launch in 2020, but is just now making significant moves to increase its competitiveness.

Winning Masters Bangkok in 2025 put T1 back on the VALORANT map. Since then, the org qualified to Champions 2025 and 2026, finishing at a respectable 5th-6th in the latter.

TenZ and Sacy Together Again

Sentinels, meanwhile, is struggling. After star player TenZ retired in 2024, SEN’s performance declined. The org failed to qualify for any international events this year.

Notably, Sacy and TenZ have extensive playtime together from their shared Sentinels history. After TenZ’s return, they will reunite on T1’s VCT 2027 roster. crashies, meanwhile, arrives to T1 with time on NRG and Fnatic.

Combining T1’s existing core (BuZz, stax, and iZu) with three key Americas and EMEA acquisitions results in a unique fusion of regions. It could be a mashup ‘super-team’ of sorts, but only time will tell.