So, is that an official team assignment or just a taunt based on the fact that I'm the 'new guy'?
Also, my vernacular is apparently sub-par, which bugs me. Anyway, "ringer"?
A taunt.
Neilo is the commissioner and will assign you randomly to a team.
By ringer, he likely means "A superior contestant or specialist who is clandestinely brought into an event or team to bolster its capabilities ".
Another taunt.
Of course, they should really put you on our team (team d).