After leaving CSGO in 2017, nobody was sure that TSM would return. However, it is exciting to say in August 2023 that TSM is returning to Counter-Strike with a brand new team! Now moving back to their European roots after previously being home to several Danish legends, they have a new group to rally up for the next season of esports tournaments. Here at EsportsCompare.net, we will overlook TSM’s previously short North American stint!
The New TSM CSGO Team
Formed from high level European talent, TSM immediately looks like a team that is going to be able to compete at the top. Although it is too soon to tell whether they will truly compete for a top 10 HLTV ranking for now.
The squad:
- Valde
- MoDo
- JACKZ
- CYPHER
- interz
- XTQZZZ [Coach]
Valde
Having previously been a subject of controversy at a younger age, Valde was touted as a top player from Denmark. He is looking at a chance for redemption in this new TSM squad.
MoDo
One of the less proven players on this new team. Only playing for OneTap Gaming and Nexus Gaming previously, MoDo is looking to make a big impact.
JACKZ
A former G2 player who gained a lot of support for his stint there. Already with over $400,000 in earnings, he made a strong impression in G2 and now potentially has a new platform to regain his true form.
CYPHER
Was a part of the Into The Breach UK team who made it to the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. A part of history, the first UK team to ever make it to the major. He has now moved on and looking to gel well with a more international group of players.
interz
A solid background with recent experience playing for Cloud9. He has won IEM Dallas and gotten top 2 at the BLAST Premier World Final in 2021. A huge asset for TSM to have acquired.
XTQZZZ
Previously coached on Team Vitality and on G2, a legendary coach who wants those glory days to come back. Has been a part of history already with multiple tournament wins as a coach under his belt.
The Old TSM Teams
History brings us back to 2017 and early to find TSM active in CSGO. In 2015 they have a legendary team, with many players who have gone on to make history. In 2016 to 2017 things changed, they moved to a North American line-up. Shortly after that, things fizzled out.
2015 TSM
- Dupreeh
- Xyp9x
- device
- cajunb
- karrigan
2016-2017 TSM
- SicK
- Twistzz
- Relyks
- ShahZaM
- valens
Modern CSGO has now changed a lot! TSM has the chance to rewrite history. The question is whether they truly have what it takes to make it as a top team? We look forward to finding what the first tournament will be that they are all competing in together.
