{"id":34624,"date":"2024-03-07T17:38:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T22:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=34624"},"modified":"2024-03-07T17:38:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T22:38:11","slug":"nrg-signs-colby-walco-walsh-to-their-counter-strike-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/nrg-signs-colby-walco-walsh-to-their-counter-strike-roster\/","title":{"rendered":"NRG signs Colby &#8220;Walco&#8221; Walsh to their Counter-Strike roster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NRG has made significant changes to their <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/\" title=\"Counter-Strike 2 betting guide\">Counter-Strike 2<\/a> roster, aiming to revitalize their competitive standing.<\/p>\n<p>The team has announced the signing of Colby &#8220;Walco&#8221; Walsh, formerly of Party Astronauts, as their new in-game leader.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Leading the team into battle \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n<p>Please welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalcoCS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WalcoCS<\/a> to NRG CS2 as our new IGL! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UWVlnda7Km\">pic.twitter.com\/UWVlnda7Km<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NRG Current (@NRGcurrent) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NRGcurrent\/status\/1765809118818844893?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This move confirms an earlier report by Dust2.us and marks a pivotal shift in leadership, with Walco taking over from Damian &#8220;daps&#8221; Steele, who has transitioned to a coaching role within the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Walco&#8217;s arrival sees him reunite with Jadan &#8220;HexT&#8221; Postma, his former teammate from RBG, Carpe Diem, and Evil Geniuses.<\/p>\n<p>The Canadian captain brings with him a promising track record, notably outperforming NRG in qualifiers for ESL Challenger Melbourne and showing resilience against top teams like Team Liquid in the <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/iem-summer\/\" title=\"IEM Dallas betting guide\">IEM Dallas<\/a> open qualifier.<\/p>\n<p>These changes come on the heels of disappointing results for NRG since their roster formation in November.<\/p>\n<p>The team struggled in online qualifier campaigns in North America and failed to secure a spot in the <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/pgl-major-copenhagen\/\" title=\"PGL Major Copenhagen betting guide\">PGL Major Copenhagen<\/a> Americas RMR.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a second chance at the RMR event due to another team&#8217;s withdrawal, NRG&#8217;s performance in Monterrey was lackluster, resulting in an early exit.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement to Dust2.us, daps revealed the challenges NRG faced in recruiting multiple players from Evil Geniuses when the roster was initially formed.<\/p>\n<p>With ESL Challenger League and RMR qualifiers approaching, daps took on the in-game leader role, acknowledging the gap between his current abilities and his past performance.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, NRG has announced the departure of Justin &#8220;FaNg&#8221; Coakley from the team, continuing their restructuring efforts.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As we continue to reshape NRG CS2 for future Major qualifications, we are deciding to part ways with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FaNgJC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FaNgJC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We would like to thank FaNg for his contributions to our team and we know he has a bright future ahead. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KvKBaftrX9\">pic.twitter.com\/KvKBaftrX9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NRG Current (@NRGcurrent) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NRGcurrent\/status\/1765831029267247219?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>FaNg, who joined NRG after being benched by Complexity, contributed decently to the team&#8217;s performance but ultimately became part of the roster overhaul as NRG seeks to rebuild and regain competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>These changes signify a new chapter for NRG as they aim to reshape their roster and reclaim their position among the top teams in Counter-Strike.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/news\/\" class=\"contentLinkBtn\">More esports news<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NRG has made significant changes to their Counter-Strike 2 roster, adding Colby &#8220;Walco&#8221; 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