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31 January 2025

Week 1 Wrap-Up: GCL 2025 Team Announcements Set the Stage for an Explosive Season

Week 1 Wrap-Up: GCL 2025 Team Announcements Set the Stage for an Explosive Season

The first week of GCL 2025 team announcements has delivered jaw-dropping roster moves, game-changing signings, and a glimpse into the fierce competition that awaits. With four powerhouse teams revealed, the race for the championship is already heating up. Let’s recap the electrifying reveals that set the tone for the new season.

2025 TEAMS ANNOUNCED SO FAR

Madrid In Motion: A Bold Revamp for a Championship Push

The first team to be announced, Madrid In Motion, wasted no time in making a statement. After a strong 7th-place finish in 2024, the team has undergone a strategic transformation, bringing in two new signings, including last year’s LGCT Super Grand Prix champion, Victor Bettendorf. With a potent mix of experience, rising stars, and tactical brilliance, Madrid In Motion has signalled its intent to climb the leader board in 2025.

Madrid In Motion: Revved Up and Ready to Race into the 2025 GCL Season

Istanbul Warriors: Championship Contenders in the Making

Istanbul Warriors powered by Carpe Diem Equestrian Team stunned the league with one of the biggest shake-ups in GCL history. The acquisitions of world number one Henrik von Eckermann and speed specialist Simon Delestre have catapulted the team into serious title contention. With returning powerhouse Abdel Saïd and young talent Oliver Fletcher joining the ranks, the Warriors have made their ambitions clear: they’re here to dominate, not just compete.

READ MORE: ISTANBUL WARRIORS POWER MOVES

Cannes Stars Powered by Iron Dames: The Reigning Champions Return

After making history as the first all-female team to claim the GCL Championship in 2024, Cannes Stars powered by Iron Dames are back to defend their crown. With nearly their entire title-winning squad intact, they’ve added fresh energy in U25 rider Anastasia Nielsen, reinforcing their long-term vision and commitment to success. The message is loud and clear: they’re ready to prove that last season was just the beginning.

Reigning GCL Champions Cannes Stars Are Back to Shine in 2025!

The Stage Is Set—What’s Next?

The first wave of team announcements has set the scene for a thrilling 2025 season, with veteran contenders reinforcing their dominance and new challengers emerging with powerhouse signings. And this is just the beginning! More teams will be revealed in the coming weeks, promising more surprises, tactical plays, and championship-defining moves.

Who will rise to the top? Who will deliver the unexpected? Stay locked in as the countdown to GCL 2025 continues!

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