Paris-based esports organization Team Vitality and French eLigue 1 sports club Lille Olympique Sporting Club (LOSC) announced that they have renewed their partnership related to to EA FC esports for a third year.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Under the terms of the new partnership, Team Vitality will continue to operate a branded EA FC roster competing internationally in EA’s popular football game. The Team Vitality EA FC 24/25 roster will include Ilian Bouchi (19), Brice Masson (20), and coach Johann ‘ManiiKa’ Simon. The partnership for the 2024/25 season will be focused on the club’s star EA FC 25 (EA Sports) roster and qualifying for the 2025 Esports World Cup, according to the announcement. Team Vitality will also promote the club on jerseys, across its social media channels, during international competitions, and in video content.
The team will continue using the LOSC Domaine de Luchin training facilities, in addition to bootcamping at Team Vitality’s V.Performance centre at the Stade de France.
“Extending our partnership with LOSC for a third season is a true source of pride,” said Team Vitality Co-Founder and CEO Nicolas Maurer. “It reflects our shared vision and commitment to pushing the boundaries between traditional sports and esports. Together, we’re investing in rising domestic talents like Ilian and Brice, and this new season promises exciting opportunities for our players and clubs, both in France, and internationally. We’re ready to seize these winning opportunities!”
Team Vitality also competes in League of Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, StarCraft II, Call of Duty Mobile, Tekken, Rennsport, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Street Fighter 6, Call of Duty Warzone, Teamfight Tactics, and Honor of Kings. Many of these rosters were put together to compete more broadly in the Saudi Arabian government-funded Esports World Cup–as organizations that field rosters across a majority of competitive titles during the competition receive additional financial incentives.