The Vancouver Surge has taken the spotlight in the Call of Duty League (CDL) with its latest roster announcement for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 season. The franchise revealed its team lineup featuring some impressive names, including Kaci ‘Lqgend’ Sabri, who brings his world champion experience from the 2024 Halo scene into the Call of Duty esports arena.
New Faces and Competitions
Joining Lqgend, the roster is completed by Ronald ‘Abe’ Abraham, Isiah ‘Gwinn’ Gwinn, and Noah ‘Lunarz’ Whillock. Announced on November 18th, 2025, this makes Vancouver Surge one of the last CDL teams to unveil their squad for the season starting in December. The team has taken a strategic approach by opting for younger talent, hoping to build on a strong Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 season, where they secured multiple second-place finishes across major tournaments.
Fresh Beginnings
Despite their youth, the players add considerable CDL experience to the team. Gwinn’s debut was in 2023 with the Carolina Royal Ravens, while Abe and Lunarz played previously under Toronto Ultra (Toronto KOI) and Los Angeles Guerrillas M8, respectively. Lqgend’s transition to Call of Duty follows in the footsteps of successful Halo players like Matt ‘FormaL’ Piper and Anthony ‘Shotzzy’ Cuevas-Castro.
Vancouver Surge In 2025
The changes for Vancouver Surge don’t stop at their roster. November also marked the acquisition of their operating rights by esports agency XDOTG through a partnership with Canucks Sports and Entertainment. This deal appointed Ricky ‘Atura’ Lugo as the Head Coach for the upcoming season. With Lqgend’s much-anticipated switch to Call of Duty, fans are eager to see if Vancouver Surge will claim their first tournament victory. The team aims to capitalize on Lqgend’s high-profile transition and youthful roster to make a powerful impression in the upcoming season.