Rocket League: the news for the month of September
Hello everyone, hello to all here Quill from the Metropolis Chronicle for your gaming news bulletin. Let's take a look together at this month of September which ends in a few days.
After a mixed start to the 2022-23 season, Team Vitality achieved a performance that can be unreservedly described as exceptional. This adventure began a month earlier with their victory at the Rocket League World Championships in Düsseldorf. But the French team did not stop there as they accomplished the feat of winning ALL the Spring Split events. The Spring Open, the Spring Cup, the Spring Invitational, and the Boston Major were all swept by Team Vitality. With a grand finale and a victory at the Rocket League Championship Series World Championship 2022-23.
Ferra leaves Vitality
Although the 2022-23 season of Rocket League has been over for more than a month, all teams are actively preparing for the next transfer market. Team Vitality is no exception to the rule. But it is on the coach's side that the surprise came. Indeed, this Friday, September 22, coach Victor "Ferra" Francal announced via the social network X that he is leaving Team Vitality, a decision he had to make for himself, his future, and his ambitions.
"It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I write this message. I have made the decision to leave Team Vitality.
It is the most difficult decision of my life, but I know that for me, my future, and my ambitions, it is the best one to make. I will be eternally grateful for the opportunity given to me last year, and for the trust placed in me throughout our adventure. I joined you at the lowest point, I leave you at the highest.
Thank you to Vitality, the entire staff, the management, you have brought me so much. Thank you to the fans, your unwavering support from the beginning has helped me through difficult times. Your travels to support us mean a lot to me. Keep going, the team needs you. Finally, thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to you, Gauthier, Yanis, Andrea, and Alexis. I will cherish the moments spent in recent months all my life. It is thanks to you that I am where I am today. I hope I have lived up to expectations."
It is with this message full of emotion that the coach announced his departure.
Transfer period: the game of musical chairs
It must be said that since Zen joined the team, replacing Saizen just before the start of the spring segment, Team Vitality has continued to progress. Tournament after tournament, the team has found its rhythm, losing only twice in Bo7 since the start of the Spring Split. The victory in Düsseldorf has undoubtedly marked the history of Rocket League for Team Vitality. There is no doubt that the team will be eager to continue its momentum but also and above all to strengthen itself to retain its title for as long as possible.
On the rumor side, Ferral, barely left Team Vitality, could join the eternal rival Karmine Corp as a coach for the 2024 RLCS season. However, he would not be the only candidate for this position. Victor "Fairy Peak!" Locquet , another Frenchman, would also have expressed a certain interest in this position. Regarding Vitality, it is Théo "Mew" Ponzoni, currently the coach of Team BDS, who would be in the running for this position. Information to this effect suggests that Team Vitality has started a trial with him. Do not worry, I will keep you updated on the various developments in the different cases.
The Karmine Corp is (almost) renewing itself
According to several sources, the Karmine Corp would like to strengthen its Rocket League team. How? By welcoming Tristant "Atow" Soyez and Finlay "Rise" Ferguson. The two recruits would come to play with Vatira. The team was obliged to recruit after the departure of several emblematic members.
The reorganization of the team comes after the successive departures of Itachi, ExoTiiK and the Belgian Eversax. Those who marked the club's journey are now considered free agents. Vatira remains the only original member. He will have the heavy task of embodying the link between the old and new generation.
That's all for today. We'll meet again very soon for a new gaming news bulletin. It was Quill who wishes you a good day in Metropolis.
