Legacy Sign try Officially: Argentine AWPer Joins Brazilian Roster Ahead of Esports World Cup

17.07.2026 - 18:56

Legacy Sign try Officially: Argentine AWPer Joins Brazilian Roster Ahead of Esports World Cup

Legacy have completed one of the biggest South American roster moves of the summer, officially announcing the signing of Santino "try" Rigal. The Argentine AWPer joins the Brazilian organization after weeks of reports linking him with the team and replaces Guilherme "saadzin" Pacheco, who moved to Imperial as part of the transfer. The announcement finalizes Legacy's roster for the second half of the 2026 CS2 season and gives the team a new primary sniper before its next international campaign.

Quick Summary

Item	Details
Transfer	try joins Legacy
Status	Official
Previous team	Passion UA (most recent), previously Imperial
Replaced player	saadzin
Nationality	Argentina
Next expected debut	Esports World Cup 2026
Announcement date	July 11, 2026

Legacy complete roster with try

Legacy confirmed the signing of Santino "try" Rigal after the move had previously been reported by Brazilian outlet Dust2 Brasil and later covered by HLTV. The transfer officially ends weeks of speculation surrounding Legacy's AWPer position following several unsuccessful attempts to reshape the roster during the offseason.

The move also reunites try with two familiar teammates:

Eduardo "dumau" Wolkmer
Bruno "latto" Rebelatto

The trio previously played together under 00NATION, including an appearance at the IEM Rio Major 2022. That existing chemistry could help reduce the adjustment period as Legacy prepares for upcoming international competition.

Legacy had explored other roster options after IEM Cologne Major 2026. The organization was linked with Felipe "insani" Yuji and Tomas "tomaszin" Corna, while Vinicius "n1ssim" Pereira was briefly moved to the bench before ultimately returning to the active lineup when those moves failed to materialize.

Background

Legacy's offseason has been unusually active.

Following their Cologne campaign, the organization initiated multiple roster discussions in an attempt to strengthen the lineup before the second half of the season.

The sequence included:

n1ssim requesting a move to the bench
reported negotiations for insani
reported interest in tomaszin
n1ssim returning to the active lineup
saadzin leaving for Imperial
try officially joining Legacy

Ultimately, only the AWP position changed, while the rest of the core remained intact.

Updated Legacy Roster

Player	Role*
arT	IGL
dumau	Rifle
latto	Rifle
n1ssim	Rifle
try	AWPer
adrrr	Coach

*Roles shown only where publicly established or commonly recognized.

Why This Move Matters

The signing addresses Legacy's most significant roster vacancy heading into one of the busiest stretches of the competitive calendar.

Several factors make the move notable:

Legacy acquire an experienced international AWPer.
try returns to a Portuguese-speaking environment after his stint with Passion UA.
Existing chemistry with dumau and latto could speed up team integration.
The roster is now finalized ahead of Esports World Cup 2026.

Tactical Impact

Although Legacy have not publicly discussed strategic changes, several expectations are reasonable based on publicly known information:

try is expected to assume primary AWP responsibilities.
Legacy regain a dedicated sniper after saadzin's departure.
Existing familiarity with two teammates may simplify communication.
Whether the team's tactical approach changes significantly remains to be seen during official matches.

No official role adjustments beyond the roster change have been announced.

Tournament Impact

Legacy are expected to debut the new lineup at the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for August 12–23.

That event will provide the first opportunity to evaluate how quickly try integrates into the roster against elite international opposition.

Timeline

Date	Event
June 26	Reports emerge that Legacy are negotiating for try
July 9	n1ssim returns to active lineup
July 10	saadzin officially joins Imperial
July 11	Legacy officially announce try
August 12	Expected debut at Esports World Cup

Key Details

Category	Information
Player	Santino "try" Rigal
Team	Legacy
Previous roster	Passion UA
Former long-term team	Imperial
Replaces	saadzin
Nationality	Argentina
Official announcement	Yes
First expected event	Esports World Cup 2026

Impact Analysis

For Legacy, this move appears to prioritize stability over another extensive rebuild.

The organization considered multiple roster possibilities during the offseason but ultimately retained most of its established core while replacing only its AWPer.

The signing also represents one of the more interesting cross-border transfers in South American Counter-Strike, bringing one of Argentina's best-known AWPers into a Brazilian lineup.

Whether that translates into improved international results will largely depend on how quickly the team develops chemistry before its next LAN appearances.

What Changes Now

Legacy now enter the second half of the season with:

a finalized five-man roster;
an experienced primary AWPer;
existing player chemistry between several core members;
no further announced roster vacancies.

The organization can now focus entirely on preparation for upcoming international tournaments.

What to Watch Next

Several storylines will be worth following over the coming weeks:

try's official debut with Legacy
Team performance at Esports World Cup
Integration between try and arT's system
Whether Legacy maintain their position among South America's leading teams
Potential long-term impact after the offseason roster changes

Related Teams, Players & Events

Teams

Legacy
Imperial
Passion UA
00NATION

Players

try
saadzin
dumau
latto
arT
n1ssim

Event

Esports World Cup 2026

FAQ

Why did Legacy sign try?

Legacy signed try to replace saadzin following the latter's transfer to Imperial. The move officially completes the team's roster for the second half of the season.