The 2005 ESWC holder has decided to return to Counter-Strike: 1.6 action following the demise of the Championship Gaming Series earlier this week.

With Evil Geniuses, Gravitas, MoB Gaming and x3o all fancying their chances next year, the former CGS teams' chances are being written off in some quarters.

But Montaner is confident his team will be able to overcome all opposition, even the one that comes from the old continent.

"We definitely have beaten GG and x3o several times, and we have more knowledge and experience so yes we can compete right now against those top European teams," he said on LA compLexity's forum.

He goes on to criticize the poor campaigns abroad made by the U.S. teams during his CGS stint, having added that his team will mount a serious challenge in the upcoming international events.

"None of those teams have been able to do anything or represent the U.S.A. proudly. Things are going to change.

"I know what it takes to beat euros, and on a consistent level," he concluded.