SFL Americas 2026 · October 26, 2026
Six wins. No losses. Bandits lead SFL Americas after Phase 1
An all-American roster and a fully Dominican support team carry a vision built around listening, preparation and player development to an unbeaten first-place finish.
Six team wins. No losses. Four players contributing to one result. Bandits Gaming finished Phase 1 of Street Fighter League Americas 2026 in first place with 190 points, putting an entirely American lineup and its Dominican support team at the front of the championship race.
This is a new roster carrying a familiar ambition. Booce Lee is the only returning player from the 2025 lineup. Alongside captain Noah The Prodigy, Psycho and Enzo the Hokage, he has helped turn a major roster change into an unbeaten start.
New players. A shared standard.
Before the season, some fans in Reddit’s roster discussion identified Bandits and Shopify Rebellion as serious contenders, pointing to Noah and Booce’s recent form. Phase 1 added something more persuasive than predictions: victories built through contributions from all four players.
A Dominican vision, built for the world stage
Behind this all-American roster is a fully Dominican support team: two coaches, a CEO overseeing general management, a content team and a finance lead. Co-owner MenaRD is central to that vision. His competitive experience and eye for emerging talent help Bandits identify potential and understand the support a player needs to reach a higher level.
The approach grew from Bandits’ early work with MenaRD: listen to the person, then build the structure around the player. Coaching and preparation work alongside travel, scheduling, content and financial planning, creating more room to practice and compete. Against established organizations and experienced rosters, Bandits brings that coordinated support to the stage. The results belong to the players and the people working behind them.
The Shopify battle showed why the whole roster matters
The opening day delivered one of the clearest examples. Noah defeated Dual Kevin and Enzo beat NuckleDu, before Punk’s 3–0 victory over Booce brought Shopify back level on points. The battle then came down to Psycho against Nephew. Psycho won the deciding tiebreak 2–1, sealing a 30–20 team victory.
The response showed the value of a complete roster: after Booce’s defeat, Psycho delivered the deciding win and the team moved forward together.
A first-place finish with contributions across the lineup
Day 2 opened with a 40–0 sweep of 2GAME, followed by another victory over Red Rooster. On the final day of Phase 1, Bandits beat BAIT and FlyQuest to preserve the unbeaten record. All four players contributed set victories during the phase.
| Player | Wins | Losses |
|---|---|---|
| Booce Lee | 5 | 1 |
| Psycho | 4 | 2 |
| Noah The Prodigy | 3 | 1 |
| Enzo the Hokage | 2 | 1 |
Bandits entered Phase 2 with a 10-point lead over second-place 2GAME.
Capcom Fighters: Capcom Fighters’ official standings at the end of Phase 1.
Different rosters. The same commitment.
From Xiao Hai in 2023 and Zhen in 2024 to Booce in 2025, different talents have been part of Bandits’ league story. Psycho, Noah and Enzo now join that history. Each brings a distinct career and ambition; MenaRD’s vision and the support team’s work help shape an environment where that potential can grow.
The next test begins November 6
An unbeaten opening phase puts Bandits in a strong position. The next challenge is to carry that form through Phase 2 and turn a promising start into a championship run.
SFL returns on November 6. Follow Bandits Gaming on Instagram and X for upcoming matches, team updates and the latest news from our players.
