Team Orchid Drops Henry, Signs Beans Ahead of Esports World Cup Run

Team Orchid has made the first bold roster move for a Challengers team in the offseason rostermania before the Esports World Cup, dropping starting player Henry "Henry" Deakin in favor of veteran AR Ben “Beans” McMellon. The change follows Beans' recent release from Toronto Ultra and signals that Orchid is aiming to bolster its firepower and experience heading into their biggest tournaments of the year.

Henry, who helped Team Orchid qualify for the Esports World Cup through a strong run in the Challengers circuit, was a key piece of the team this season. However, with the stakes now elevated and international competition looming, the organization felt a change was necessary to maximize its chances on the global stage.

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Beans, a proven AR talent, brings with him a wealth of CDL experience, including a recent stint with Toronto Ultra during the 2025 season. While his time with Ultra didn’t result in the deep postseason run fans hoped for, Beans consistently posted solid individual numbers and great damage output. His veteran presence could be exactly what Team Orchid needs as they prepare to face top-tier competition from around the world. The new-look Team Orchid will debut at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, where fans will get their first look at how this roster change plays out on the main stage. With a blend of Challenger grit and CDL experience, Orchid could be a sleeper team to watch.

The Team Orchid Roster for the Esports World Cup is:

○ Ben "Bance" Bance
○ Harry "Harry" Payne
○ Ben “Beans” McMellon
○ Ben "Mythix" McKenna