Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Yatoro staring at the camera during an event promo.
Photo via Valve

Yatoro says Team Spirit will be Dota 2’s number one team in less than a month

The star carry player is confident in his team.

Team Spirit aren’t the same TI-winning team they were in 2021. Their performance at TI11 left a lot to be desired. There were a number of issues happening behind the scenes that almost caused them to disband. But in the end, they stayed together—except for TORONTOTOKYO, who left the organization in the offseason to join BetBoom; he was replaced by Larl.

Recommended Videos

Despite all the turbulence, however, they’ve had a good start to the 2023 Dota Pro Circuit, finishing second in the Eastern European Winter Tour and securing an invite to the Lima Major.

They also impressed at the BetBoom Universe: Episode I – Comics Zone, narrowly losing a best of five series to Tundra Esports in the final. Tundra didn’t have their full team, but Team Spirit pushed them to the limit.

After beating Gaimin Gladiators in the lower bracket final before that series, Yatoro said Team Spirit’s “goal” was to be a team that “plays more aggressively”—and he felt like they achieved that.

He believes they’re not as good as they can be because they’re making too many mistakes, but insists the team is “learning” and it will be “fine,” because in a month’s time, they will be “the greatest.”

Screengrab via Valve and PGL

Team Spirit won’t be heading into the Lima Major as the favorites. That title belongs to Team Liquid and BetBoom, who both dominated their regions. But they’re not far off the mark.

Team Spirit accrued six wins and one loss in the Winter Tour, along with PSG.LGD and Team Aster in China. They’re perhaps the only teams who will pose a threat to the favorites. Yatoro sounds confident that will be the case.

We’ll find out more once the major kicks off on Feb. 22. 


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
Author
Image of Alex Tsiaoussidis
Alex Tsiaoussidis
Staff Writer for Dot Esports. I am a passionate gamer with years of experience covering all things gaming, esports, and streaming. I have extra love for Dota 2, Pokémon, and Apex Legends.