New Partnership between s0m and NRG: A Game Changer in North American VALORANT
Sam “s0m” Oh and NRG have formed a rare and active partnership in the North American VALORANT scene. Since joining NRG on October 7, 2020, s0m has played alongside 18 different teammates, participated in 34 events and 146 series, according to Liquipedia.
But heading into VCT 2023, s0m faces immense pressure to perform. NRG made significant changes to its roster, dropping four players and leaving s0m as the lone returner. He was also required to switch to the controller role full-time, joining a team of experienced players from OpTic Gaming and FunPlus Phoenix.
In a recent interview with , s0m discussed the expectations surrounding him and how he feels he’s been meeting them. Despite finishing in fifth-eighth place at LOCK//IN, s0m believes the team performed well and proved their worth.
At the LOCK//IN tournament, s0m showcased his skills as a controller agent and impressed the fans. While NRG fell short in a thrilling match against LOUD, they displayed great potential. The head coach of 100 Thieves, Michael “Mikes” Hockom, praised NRG’s performance at the tournament, specifically highlighting s0m’s contribution.
S0m mentioned that playing the controller role at this level is a new challenge for him, but he has been performing well. His in-game leader, Pujan “FNS” Mehta, acknowledged s0m’s high expectations for himself and commended his dedication to improvement.
After their successful run in São Paulo, s0m emphasized that NRG’s expectations for the VCT Americas split are much higher. He predicts that NRG, LOUD, and Leviatán will be the top three teams in the tournament.
With a hunger for victories and aspirations for trophies, NRG is ready to make their mark in the VALORANT scene. Their journey begins with a match against Leviatán on Monday, April 3, at 2pm CT.
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