Now that the 2023 LCS Spring Playoffs is swiftly reaching its conclusion, most of the organizations that haven’t made it to the tip of the match—or didn’t qualify fully—are trying in the direction of modifications that may be made previous to the beginning of the Summer season Cut up.
TSM’s LCS prime laner, Colin “Solo” Earnest, introduced that he has parted methods with the group and can proceed by means of the rest of the low season as a free agent. He additionally famous that he would welcome a training place, one thing he has earlier expertise in. This comes just some hours after it was reported by Sports Business Journal that TSM may be gutting its LCS team entirely due to funding issues.
Solo’s LCS profession has spanned almost eight years, having been part of organizations like Echo Fox, Staff Liquid, and Golden Guardians earlier than discovering a longstanding dwelling alongside TSM. Since becoming a member of TSM’s principal roster in 2022, Solo has not solely remained a pillar for the crew’s momentum on the Rift, however can be an lively a part of the LCS broadcast, sometimes becoming a member of the analysts to dissect performs.
Nevertheless, one other tough yr for the group within the LCS finally led Solo to being benched in the direction of the tip of the 2023 Spring Cut up in favor of the team’s Challengers League top laner—and LCS veteran himself—Hauntzer. Sadly, this transformation was not sufficient for the crew to qualify for the Playoffs bracket.
Reviews concerning TSM’s rapid future within the LCS haven’t but been confirmed, nor has TSM responded to Dot Esports’ request for remark. It’s presently unclear the place Solo’s rapid future will take him, neither is it sure who will take the mantle of TSM prime laner for the Summer season Cut up.
