SK parts ways with CSGO team, prompts team to make roster change

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The ex-SK Gaming Roster, now featuring gla1ve and valde and no longer showcasing AcilioN, are left looking for a new org to play for as their contracts expire June 30th.

It was announced today on their website that the Danish organization, SK Gaming, will be parting way with their CS:GO team. After Jacob "Pimp" Winneche departed to play for Liquid, the remaining four players were Andreas 'MODDII' Fridh, Asger 'AcilioN' Larsen, Michael 'Friis' Jörgensen and Emil 'MagiskB0y' Reif, but as they left the organization they felt a roster change in order. Said roster change includes the dropping of Larsen in favour of the Ex-Copenhagen Wolves duo of Valdemar 'valde' Bjorn Vangsa and Lukas 'gla1ve' Rossander. SK Gaming's managing director, Alexander T. Müller had the following to say about the squad:

I have rarely seen a team that deals with setbacks as good as this group of players. The mentality they have shown during our time was really outstanding. We worked together for over a year and decided it is best for both parties to try a different approach. I am sure all of the guys have a bright future in Counter-Strike and will find a new home soon”

Meanwhile, Friis took to Twitter to say:

We have decided to move on without AcilioN and instead fill our roster with gla1ve and valde. It's time to end a chapter and hopefully start a new and keep improving together. Thanks for the support, SK Gaming.”

The team recently placed 5th-8th with gla1ve and valde and without magiskb0y at Dreamhack Summer. At less recent times, the team has qualified for the ESL Pro League, has finished in 2nd place at the CEVO Gfinity Season 9 Finals, and had a strong showing at the first season of Turner Broadcasting's ELEAGUE.

SK Gaming has claimed that they will "follow up shortly" regarding the future of their CS:GO Division. 

 

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