With the regionals in the rearview mirror and the Winter major quickly approaching, we are already seeing the dominoes fall for those teams who didn’t make the cut. Experimenting with new additions this early after the split provides a host of advantages – ideally more time to find, tryout, and practice with new teammates – so it makes sense that teams are already announcing potential roster changes.
Heroic
The earliest news brings disappointment to Heroic fans as the Oaly separates from his teammates ViolentPanda and Yukeo. The two veterans and underrated mechanical mastermind weren’t able to qualify for any regionals during the Winter Split. Given the achievements of ViolentPanda and Yukeo I’m sure this was a huge disappointment.
This pass-heavy team relied on Oaly as a front man, and Yukeo and ViolentPanda as supports. Oaly’s mechanics and unselfish playstyle seemed like a perfect fit for his two less mechanical teammates, similar to Comms addition between Torment and Gimmick.
Oaly, a historically talented but little-noticed player decided to part ways with the experienced duo in search for a new team following consistently poor results. While fans of the team may be heartbroken, fans of Oaly should be giddy with anticipation – the team that secures this guy will be lucky to gain his mechanical talent and intelligence on the pitch (Often compared to Aztral).
THANK YOU OALY❤️
— HEROIC | ROCKET LEAGUE (@Heroic_RL) February 28, 2022
Heroic and @OalyRL has decided to part ways in mutual agreement. Oaly is a very skilled and talented Rocket League player. Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to get the best out of him or the team as a unit.
All the best in your next adventure!
Kuxir’s Minions
Despite a recent a top 12 appearance for Kuxir’s Minions the team has decided to disband after exceedingly average results. While not a surprise, the progress made by the roster and flashes of brilliance that they often displayed hinted toward potential for deeper bracket runs. We will never get to find out as the squad of kuxir97, Growlii, and Rxii have all gone LFT.
This leaves many questions on the table. Kuxir97 has been an OG in the Rocket League scene now for years, but recently hasn’t displayed the dominance he once did. Is retirement on the horizon, or will kuxir97 continue on his quest back to the top? I personally am hoping for the latter. Kuxir97’s unique playstyle and excellent 50/50 game still controls the pitch, to see the last of this Rocket League goliath would be tragic.
However, what I am most looking forward to is seeing where Growlii will play next. The new RLCS addition showed mechanical genius several times on the pitch and played with the smarts of a long-time professional. Kuxir97’s knowledge and poise on the field likely rubbed off on him as well, hopefully we will see his potential be realized on his new team. In my opinion, Growlii is one of the most underrated in the RLCS scene at the moment and is sure to make top 4 appearances with a better roster at his side. Currently, it appears Growlii will be sticking with Rxii and together they will be trying out new thirds, however, as with any early roster move, much is up in the air right now.
After the latest RLCS results the team has decided it’s the best for them to try other options.
— Kuxir’s Minions (@KuxirMinions) February 26, 2022
Every member of the team will make a post explaining their individual situations but orgs and players can already contact them: @kuxir97 @Gr0wlii @RxiiRL @IaanRL_
sadge
BS+ Competition
Lastly, BS+ Compeittion said goodbye to Godsmilla. This team once made regular top 12 appearances, however without their former teammate Acronik the team of FreaKii, Rezears and Godsmilla haven’t put up noticeable results. Godsmilla did hint that he may take on a new role on the RLCS as a coach or content creator; whether he stays on the pitch remains to be seen. Freakii and Rezears both possess unlimited potential as they both embody the mechanics and decision-making of top players in the RLCS. Their new third may just be the push these two need to send them to a major. (Rezears is a future great I’m calling it right now)
.@GodsmillaRL will no longer be part of our #RLCS roster. It’s sad, as we love him. That’s why we want him to stay with us one way or the other. Time will tell.
— BS+COMPETITION (@BScompetition) February 25, 2022
For now we say ????? ???, Smilla. Our door will always be open for you! ? pic.twitter.com/Hg2MnPEf8P
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