I have no idea how application/invites worked. Was probably organised on the official Discord, like the last tournament?[1](https://liquipedia.net/deadlock/Downtown_Showdown/North_America/1) There are some good, high ranked players among the teams like Lystic and Hydration - and of course MikaelS (current top MMR player by a lot) is leading one of the teams.
I have no idea how application/invites worked. Was probably organised on the official Discord, like the last tournament?[1](https://liquipedia.net/deadlock/Downtown_Showdown/North_America/1) There are some good, high ranked players among the teams like Lystic and Hydration - and of course MikaelS (current top MMR player by a lot) is leading one of the teams.
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