StarCraft II's summer classic returns to Seoul on August 15-18 at GSL vs. The World 2019. Eight players from Korea's GSL and eight players from the WCS Circuit will compete for over 100,000,000 Korean Won in prize money.

Last year's competition saw Finand's Serral topple the proud Korean representatives on their home turf, a precursor to his ultimate triumph at the 2018 WCS Global Finals. With Serral at the forefront, the so-called 'foreigners' will look to win another historic victory in StarCraft's adopted homeland. Once again, the fans will have a crucial say in which players will travel to Seoul and represent Team World.

Team World: Fan Vote

Eight players will play for Team World. The Terran, Protoss, and Zerg players who have earned the most WCS Circuit points so far this year have been invited: SpeCial, Serral, and Neeb. TIME has also been invited as China's representative. Team World's remaining four players will be decided by the TL.net fan vote.

Here's how the voting works:

• The highest vote recipient of each TL.net faction vote (Terran, Protoss, Zerg) will earn a spot on Team World.
  
• The last remaining spot on Team World will go to the player who receives the next-highest number of votes, counted across all three faction votes. So even if your favorite player doesn't win their faction vote outright, your vote can still help them earn a spot on Team World.
  
• You must login with a valid TL.net account in order to vote. You can register here.
  
• Voting will close on Thursday, Aug 01 7:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00).

Team World: Terran

HeroMarine: HeroMarine has played an important role in redeeming the once-derided label of 'foreign Terran,' pushing the limits of mech play and terrorizing Europe's famously strong contingent of Zergs. Combined with clever all-ins that keep his opponents on their toes, it's not hard to see why "Big Gabe" has been the most successful European Terran over the past two years.

MaSa: Though often overshadowed by North America's high-profile stars, MaSa deserves to be recognized as one of the best players the region has to offer. Some would call his plays cheesy—we say they're audacious and decisive. He's a player who always hunting for an upset, and a trip to Seoul could see him take down his biggest prey yet.

Clem: Fresh off a good showing at WCS Summer, GSL vs. The World is may end up being the next big step in the seventeen-year-old Terran's development. Clem has so far shown a great deal of potential but still lacks the resume and accomplishments to really stand out from his peers. However, if there’s one stage where we know young Terran prodigies can come into their own, it’s South Korea.

Kelazhur: With five Copa América titles and a remarkable Global Finals run in 2017, Kelazhur is undoubtedly one of the best players to ever to come out of the Latin America region. Executing unorthodox and old-school strategies with exquisite finesse, Kelazhur is a tricky foe for anyone to face.

uThermal: Entertaining both on and off the battlefield, uThermal has held the Terran banner up high in Europe for many years. Combining his potent mechanics and hand-speed with a keen tactical sense, uThermal has left many an opponent dizzied and outmaneuvered. His frenetic style is a joy to watch, and could even present a challenge for the mighty Koreans.

MarineLorD: As one of Legacy of the Void's most promising players, MarineLorD's sudden retirement in 2017 took the StarCraft II community by surprise. He's quickly regained his footing since making his return, leaving fans to wonder if he can best his most famous feat: a sweep of Team Korea in the finals of Nation Wars III.

Team World: Zerg

Reynor: Somehow, it's gone overlooked that Reynor has won more WCS Circuit events than Serral this year, claiming both the WCS Winter: Europe and WCS Summer titles. The rising star has looked to upstage at Serral at every turn, but still finds himself trailing far behind in terms of non-Circuit success. A high finish at GSL vs. The World could be the next step in his meteoric ascent.

Elazer: Despite being one of the many former champions to be overshadowed in Serral's rise, Elazer has remained one of Europe's true innovators who is unafraid of going for unique and exceptional builds (heck, even soO went straight to an Elazer VOD when he needed a Nydus build for a must-win GSL match). While Europe may be flooded with strong Zergs, Elazer's style makes him particularly suited for a battle against the Koreans.

Scarlett: Adapted to Korea by living and practicing there for longer than almost any other non-Korean in StarCraft history, Scarlett has become a regular in GSL Code S. She's also turned that experience into a rare championship on Korean soil, winning IEM Pyeongchang in 2018. While Scarlett's form may be erratic, she's proven she can beat the Koreans to a championship when she's operating at her peak.

Lambo: One of the most confident and cerebral Zergs Europe has ever produced, Lambo can’t be all too happy with how he's been overshadowed by some of his younger peers this year. In theory, Lambo knows where Korean progamers have blind spots and holes in their game. Why not give him a chance to put those theories to the test?

Cham: Emerging as a breakout player during the 2017 season, Cham overcame a 2018 slump to shake up the WCS Circuit scene once more with a top five finish at WCS Winter: Americas. How can he make the jump to the next level? Perhaps his countryman SpeCial has the answer: make the pilgrimage to Korea and fight for survival in the most competitive scene.

TLO: TLO was one of the first foreigners to leave a mark on Korean StarCraft II, nuking Hyperdub into oblivion during the first season of the GSL. Nine years later, competing in GSL vs. The World would be a homecoming of sorts for the veteran Zerg, completing the circle and giving him a chance to prove that he's going strong after a long and eventful career.

Team World: Protoss

ShoWTimE: ShoWTimE takes the archetype of a defensive macro Protoss to its extreme, able to miraculously hold off attacks no one else could withstand. It's no wonder he's earned the nickname "die Mauer" (the Wall). After shrugging off a brief slump to reach the top four at WCS Summer, ShoWTimE is well on his way to recovering the form that once saw him reach the top eight of the WCS Global Finals.

PtitDrogo: Few players are as proud to represent their country as PtitDrogo, who rocked a beret at the 2016 Global Finals. This year is the closest he's come to earning a return, placing top four at WCS: Winter Europe. Who knows what we'll see from the Frenchman should he earn a spot on Team World—will it be solid macro play, or will it be galaxy-brain subversions of the current meta?

Probe: A prominent figure in the Australian StarCraft scene, Probe has proven that you don't have to hail from one of the 'major' regions to have an impact on international competition. After ruffling some feathers on the WCS Circuit, GSL vs. The World could be Probe's chance to leave his strongest impression yet.

Goblin: Europe's rising stars aren't just Zergs and Terrans—Protoss fans also have someone to look forward to in Goblin. The creative-minded youngster from Croatia could be easy pickings for the veteran Koreans, IF they scout out his style beforehand. Of course, history tells us that's a very big IF. Should he get the opportunity, Goblin could end up being the most entertaining and confounding player of the tournament.

Astrea: After competing for several years, Astrea finally had his breakout season in WCS Winter by finishing in the top six of the Americas tournament. It’s hard for an American Protoss to get any recognition underneath the gigantic shadow of Neeb, but Astrea is a man of ambition—if one American Protoss can make it big in Korea, why not another one?

Harstem: A true social butterfly and soul of every HomeStory Cup party, Harstem should be looking to prove that 2019 (just like every year since 2011) is the Year of Harstem. 2016 might have been the year where he won the most titles, but 2019 could be made just as meaningful with some big upsets at GSL vs. The World. Hop aboard, El Capitan needs your votes!