C9 Vulcan named 2026 LCS Spring Split MVP

Philippe “Vulcan” Laflamme, Cloud9’s support player, has been named the 2026 LCS Spring Split Kia MVP. The award caps a dominant stretch for the Canadian player, who also earned a spot on the 1st All-Pro Team.

Vulcan’s selection came during the May 2026 playoffs, recognizing his performance across a spring split that used a best-of-three round-robin format.

A standout season for Cloud9’s support

The 1st All-Pro Team featured players from both C9 and LYON rosters, with Vulcan representing Cloud9 in the support role.

The LCS adopted the best-of-three round-robin format for the 2026 Spring Split, a change designed to raise the competitive stakes of every regular-season match.

What this means for the esports landscape

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