Vancouver Surge Reunite Mamba and Craze After CDL Roster Chaos

Vancouver Surge have moved quickly to reshape their lineup, announcing the signing of Paul "Mamba" Solano and Jay "Craze" Mallhi after both players hit the market in recent days. Released by G2 Minnesota earlier today, Mamba reunites with Craze, who parted ways with the Carolina Royal Ravens over the weekend, giving Vancouver an instantly proven duo with deep chemistry and a history of winning together.

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Their partnership was forged last season on OMiT, where they emerged as one of the most dominant forces in Challengers. The pair helped power OMiT to titles at both DreamHack Open and the Challengers Finals. That run of form earned them a coveted qualification spot for the Esports World Cup, where they seized the moment on the game’s biggest international stage.

In Riyadh, Mamba and Craze didn’t just show up; they broke through & took down CDL competition. OMiT stunned the global field by upsetting Atlanta FaZe & Project 7 on their way to a Top 8 finish at the World Cup, a statement result that pushed both players firmly onto the radar of league franchises. Their EWC campaign may have ended with a respectable quarterfinal exit, but the duo won a combined $180,000 in prize money over the final three tournaments.