{"id":220347,"date":"2025-07-13T02:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T02:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=220347"},"modified":"2025-07-13T02:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T02:18:59","slug":"who-recently-left-nrg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/","title":{"rendered":"Who recently left NRG?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#Who_Recently_Left_NRG_A_Deep_Dive_into_Departures_and_Future_Prospects\" title=\"Who Recently Left NRG? A Deep Dive into Departures and Future Prospects\">Who Recently Left NRG? A Deep Dive into Departures and Future Prospects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#Major_Departures_Across_Various_Games\" title=\"Major Departures Across Various Games\">Major Departures Across Various Games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_NRGs_Recent_Departures\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About NRG&#8217;s Recent Departures\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About NRG&#8217;s Recent Departures<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#1_Why_did_s0m_leave_NRGs_Valorant_team\" title=\"1. Why did s0m leave NRG&#8217;s Valorant team?\">1. Why did s0m leave NRG&#8217;s Valorant team?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#2_Was_FNSs_departure_from_NRG_unexpected\" title=\"2. Was FNS&#8217;s departure from NRG unexpected?\">2. Was FNS&#8217;s departure from NRG unexpected?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#3_What_are_SquishyMuffinzs_plans_after_leaving_NRG\" title=\"3. What are SquishyMuffinz&#8217;s plans after leaving NRG?\">3. What are SquishyMuffinz&#8217;s plans after leaving NRG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#4_Why_did_Benjyfishy_leave_NRGs_Fortnite_team\" title=\"4. Why did Benjyfishy leave NRG&#8217;s Fortnite team?\">4. Why did Benjyfishy leave NRG&#8217;s Fortnite team?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#5_Who_are_the_current_members_of_NRGs_Rocket_League_team\" title=\"5. Who are the current members of NRG&#8217;s Rocket League team?\">5. Who are the current members of NRG&#8217;s Rocket League team?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#6_Is_Musty_still_associated_with_NRG\" title=\"6. Is Musty still associated with NRG?\">6. Is Musty still associated with NRG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#7_Did_LuluLuvely_state_a_specific_reason_for_leaving_NRG\" title=\"7. Did LuluLuvely state a specific reason for leaving NRG?\">7. Did LuluLuvely state a specific reason for leaving NRG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#8_Who_owns_NRG_Esports\" title=\"8. Who owns NRG Esports?\">8. Who owns NRG Esports?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#9_What_is_s0ms_nationality_and_age\" title=\"9. What is s0m&#8217;s nationality and age?\">9. What is s0m&#8217;s nationality and age?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#10_Has_SquishyMuffinz_ever_won_a_World_Championship\" title=\"10. Has SquishyMuffinz ever won a World Championship?\">10. Has SquishyMuffinz ever won a World Championship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#11_What_is_Mustys_real_name\" title=\"11. What is Musty&#8217;s real name?\">11. What is Musty&#8217;s real name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#12_When_did_s0m_join_NRG\" title=\"12. When did s0m join NRG?\">12. When did s0m join NRG?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#13_What_is_the_Games_Learning_Society\" title=\"13. What is the Games Learning Society?\">13. What is the Games Learning Society?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#14_Are_there_any_women_in_the_RLCS_Rocket_League_Championship_Series\" title=\"14. Are there any women in the RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series)?\">14. Are there any women in the RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#15_What_game_is_Benjyfishy_going_to_be_playing_after_his_departure\" title=\"15. What game is Benjyfishy going to be playing after his departure?\">15. What game is Benjyfishy going to be playing after his departure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/#The_Impact_and_Future_of_NRG\" title=\"The Impact and Future of NRG\">The Impact and Future of NRG<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Recently_Left_NRG_A_Deep_Dive_into_Departures_and_Future_Prospects\"><\/span>Who Recently Left NRG? A Deep Dive into Departures and Future Prospects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Several prominent figures have recently parted ways with <strong>NRG Esports<\/strong>, spanning across various game titles. These departures include players from their <strong>Valorant<\/strong>, <strong>Rocket League<\/strong>, and <strong>Fortnite<\/strong> rosters, as well as coaching and content creation roles. This article breaks down each significant exit, exploring the reasons behind their decisions and what the future holds for both the individuals and NRG as an organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Departures_Across_Various_Games\"><\/span>Major Departures Across Various Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sam &#8220;s0m&#8221; Oh (Valorant):<\/strong> s0m, a key player on NRG&#8217;s <strong>Valorant<\/strong> team since their initial entry into the game in 2020, has transitioned to streaming and content creation. He expressed a desire to take a break from competitive play but hasn&#8217;t entirely ruled out a return to the <strong>Valorant<\/strong> scene in the future.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FNS (Valorant):<\/strong> Announced his departure from the active <strong>Valorant<\/strong> roster, indicating he would focus on streaming during the off-season. This move didn&#8217;t come as a complete surprise as FNS had previously stated he wouldn&#8217;t be part of the active lineup in the upcoming year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SquishyMuffinz (Rocket League):<\/strong> A <strong>Rocket League<\/strong> veteran and World Champion, SquishyMuffinz officially left NRG to pursue building a team and striving to reclaim top-tier status in North America and globally. This was a difficult decision for him, indicating the significance of his departure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benjyfishy (Fortnite):<\/strong> A shocking announcement in the <strong>Fortnite<\/strong> competitive scene, Benjyfishy is now a free agent and will pursue a career in <strong>Valorant<\/strong>. This marks a significant shift for the player and NRG&#8217;s <strong>Fortnite<\/strong> presence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sizz (Rocket League Coach):<\/strong> NRG has decided to move forward without Sizz in the coaching position for their <strong>Rocket League<\/strong> team.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LuluLuvely (Streamer):<\/strong> After a three-year partnership, LuluLuvely, a popular Twitch streamer, chose not to re-sign with NRG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These departures signify a period of transition for NRG Esports, prompting changes in team dynamics, strategies, and overall direction within these respective games. Let&#8217;s dive deeper into some frequently asked questions surrounding these moves.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_NRGs_Recent_Departures\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About NRG&#8217;s Recent Departures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_did_s0m_leave_NRGs_Valorant_team\"><\/span>1. Why did s0m leave NRG&#8217;s Valorant team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>s0m left NRG primarily to focus on <strong>streaming and content creation<\/strong>. He expressed a desire to take a break from the intense competition of professional <strong>Valorant<\/strong>, although he remains open to potentially returning to the competitive scene in the future. He also expressed gratitude to NRG for their support throughout his career.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Was_FNSs_departure_from_NRG_unexpected\"><\/span>2. Was FNS&#8217;s departure from NRG unexpected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, FNS&#8217;s departure was not entirely unexpected. He had previously announced that he wouldn&#8217;t be part of the active NRG <strong>Valorant<\/strong> lineup in the coming year. This announcement prepared fans for his transition out of the competitive roster.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_SquishyMuffinzs_plans_after_leaving_NRG\"><\/span>3. What are SquishyMuffinz&#8217;s plans after leaving NRG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SquishyMuffinz aims to build a new <strong>Rocket League<\/strong> team that he believes can contend for top spots in North America and even globally. He is looking for driven players who share his ambition and desire to return to the highest levels of competition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_did_Benjyfishy_leave_NRGs_Fortnite_team\"><\/span>4. Why did Benjyfishy leave NRG&#8217;s Fortnite team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Benjyfishy left NRG to pursue a career in professional <strong>Valorant<\/strong>. This represents a major shift for the player, transitioning from the <strong>Fortnite<\/strong> competitive scene to a new challenge in a different game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Who_are_the_current_members_of_NRGs_Rocket_League_team\"><\/span>5. Who are the current members of NRG&#8217;s Rocket League team?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NRG <strong>Rocket League<\/strong> roster consists of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GarrettG<\/li>\n<li>jstn.<\/li>\n<li>SquishyMuffinz (until his recent departure)<\/li>\n<li>EPICJonny (coach)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_Musty_still_associated_with_NRG\"><\/span>6. Is Musty still associated with NRG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Musty is no longer the sub for NRG. He is primarily focused on creating <strong>Rocket League<\/strong> content on YouTube, where he is known for being the founder of the &#8220;musty flick&#8221; mechanic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Did_LuluLuvely_state_a_specific_reason_for_leaving_NRG\"><\/span>7. Did LuluLuvely state a specific reason for leaving NRG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The provided information doesn&#8217;t give a specific reason why LuluLuvely chose not to re-sign, only that she decided against renewing her contract after a successful three-year partnership.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Who_owns_NRG_Esports\"><\/span>8. Who owns NRG Esports?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NRG Esports was founded after Andy Miller and Mark Mastrov, co-owners of the NBA&#8217;s Sacramento Kings, purchased the LCS spot of Team Coast.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_is_s0ms_nationality_and_age\"><\/span>9. What is s0m&#8217;s nationality and age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>s0m is an American citizen, born on June 7, 2002, making him 21 years old.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Has_SquishyMuffinz_ever_won_a_World_Championship\"><\/span>10. Has SquishyMuffinz ever won a World Championship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, SquishyMuffinz is a World Champion in <strong>Rocket League<\/strong>. This experience and success drive his ambition to build a team capable of reaching the top again.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_is_Mustys_real_name\"><\/span>11. What is Musty&#8217;s real name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Musty&#8217;s real name is Wyatt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_When_did_s0m_join_NRG\"><\/span>12. When did s0m join NRG?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>s0m joined NRG in October 2020 after retiring from CS:GO. He was part of their initial <strong>Valorant<\/strong> roster.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_is_the_Games_Learning_Society\"><\/span>13. What is the Games Learning Society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong>, found at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>, is a community focused on the intersection of games and learning. It brings together educators, researchers, and developers to explore how games can be used to enhance education and development.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Are_there_any_women_in_the_RLCS_Rocket_League_Championship_Series\"><\/span>14. Are there any women in the RLCS (Rocket League Championship Series)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Karma was the first woman to compete in the <strong>Rocket League<\/strong> Championship Series in 2019 as a member of Splyce&#8217;s mixed team.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_What_game_is_Benjyfishy_going_to_be_playing_after_his_departure\"><\/span>15. What game is Benjyfishy going to be playing after his departure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Benjyfishy is going to be playing <strong>Valorant<\/strong> after his departure. He will be switching over to a new scene.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Impact_and_Future_of_NRG\"><\/span>The Impact and Future of NRG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The departure of these individuals, particularly key players like s0m, SquishyMuffinz, and Benjyfishy, undoubtedly impacts NRG&#8217;s competitive landscape in their respective games. However, it also creates opportunities for new talent to emerge and for the organization to adapt and evolve its strategies. NRG will need to focus on scouting, player development, and strategic acquisitions to maintain its competitive edge in <strong>Valorant<\/strong>, <strong>Rocket League<\/strong>, and other esports titles. The organization&#8217;s ability to adapt and innovate will be crucial in navigating these changes and remaining a prominent force in the esports world. This transition aligns with the ever-changing nature of esports, where player movements and team restructuring are common occurrences. The focus on streaming by some departing members also highlights the growing importance of content creation within the esports ecosystem. Organizations like NRG must balance competitive aspirations with the needs and desires of individual players, especially as streaming and content creation become increasingly viable career paths for professional gamers. NRG&#8217;s future success will depend on its ability to manage these dynamics effectively and build a sustainable ecosystem that supports both its competitive teams and its content creators. It also demonstrates the important role that <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> and similar organizations play in understanding the broader implications of gaming on society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who Recently Left NRG? A Deep Dive into Departures and Future Prospects Several prominent figures have recently parted ways with NRG Esports, spanning across various game titles. These departures include players from their Valorant, Rocket League, and Fortnite rosters, as well as coaching and content creation roles. This article breaks down each significant exit, exploring &#8230; <a title=\"Who recently left NRG?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-recently-left-nrg\/\" aria-label=\"More on Who recently left NRG?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-220347","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220347","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=220347"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/220347\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=220347"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=220347"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=220347"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}