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Moist Esportsis anesportsorganization founded in 2021 by Charles White Jr., also known asMoistCr1TiKaL,and is co-owned by several others, includingLudwig Ahgren.The organization currently has teams competing inGuilty Gear Strive,Rocket League,Super Smash Bros. Melee,Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,Brawlhalla,Valorant,andApex Legends.TheirRocket Leaguedivision wonRocket League Championship Series2021–22 Spring Split Major event in July 2022.
History
[edit]On August 11, 2021,Internet personalityCharles White Jr., known asCr1TiKaL,announced the signing ofSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateplayer Kolawole "Kola" Aideyan and the formation of Moist Esports.[1]By September, the organization expanded into two more esports,Guilty Gear StriveandSuper Smash Bros. Melee.[2][3]On May 5, 2022, Moist Esports created theirRocket Leaguedivision after signing the former players of Team Queso.[4][5]
On September 11, 2021, White revealed that he runs Moist Esports at a net loss.[6]In the same video, he rallied 11 million of his subscribers to join Team Moist in theOmega Strikersevent. The prize of the event awards the winning team 3% of the net revenue garnered during the first season of the game, and Team Moist took first place with over 2 million wins.[7]
On January 25, 2023, Moist Esports announced thatLudwig Ahgrenhas joined as a co-owner, along with Nick Allen.[8][9]
On February 26, 2023, Moist Esports expanded into Valorant with their team Moist Moguls. It was formed after the acquisition of Team BreakThru, and is the first expansion of Moist Esports after the arrival of Ludwig.[10]
On April 6, 2023, Moist Esports signedZain Naghmi,the topSuper Smash Bros. Meleeplayer in the world.[11]
Divisions
[edit]Apex Legends
[edit]On September 6, 2022, Moist Esports announced the creation of anApex Legendsteam, signing three players from the former Team Burger.[12]The Moist Esport Apex Legends team was signed on by Electronic Arts in 2023 as one of the twelve teams partnered for Year Four of theApex LegendsGlobal Series (ALGS) in the following year.[13]
In January 2024, White went public on difficulties Moist Esports had withUnited States Citizenship and Immigration Servicesin immigrating the two Australian members of the team, Matthew "Emtee" Trengrove and Ben "Wxltzy" Walton.[14][15]In anticipation of the 2024 ALGS Split One, both athletes were twice denied entry into the United States, and consequently arrived in Canada in order to accommodate and compete from there.[16][17]The USCIS agent overseeing the requests responding to Moist Esports stated the official championship rankings of the team (4th in NA) provided by ALGS among other credentials was "insufficient" and, regarding a senior manager at Electronic Arts that vouched to Moist Esports' authenticity, that they "[could not] determine that [the representative's position] is considered an official of a governing body in Esports".[17][18]White condemned the lengthy proceedings and the unnamed agent handling their case, stating that he is "happy to say [Moist Esports is] still struggling because the agent is a geriatric fossil that is out for some kind of vendetta," and alleged that other esport associates have actively worked to avoid business with the individual.[17] On April 12, 2024, White announced in a video on his YouTube channel that the team would be separating due to being rejected numerous times by U.S. Immigration.[19]Later that day, he announced on a live stream that he "will be pursuing the option of suing the U.S. Immigration department for their... mishandling of this case."[20]Due to this situation, the team competed under the name "Not Moist" in the ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs.[21]On May 3, 2024, he announced in a video that he is going through with suing theUSCIS.[22]
Guilty Gear Strive
[edit]On August 31, 2021, Moist Esports created theirGuilty Gear Strivedivision after signingEvo2021 OnlineGuilty Gear StriveChampion Julian "Hotashi" Harris.[2]
Brawlhalla
[edit]On September 22, 2021, Moist Esports announced the signing of Zack "Boomie" Bielamowicz.[citation needed]
Rocket League
[edit]On May 5, 2022, Moist Esports created theirRocket Leaguedivision after signing the former players of Team Queso; Joe "Joyo" Young, Finlay "rise." Ferguson and Axel "Vatira" Touret.[5]The team went on to win theRocket League Championship Series2021–22 Spring Split Major event in London, on July 3, 2022.[23]In the 2022Rocket League Championship SeriesWorld Championship, Moist Esports lost to FURIA Esports, 4–3, in the quarterfinals. On September 8 Axel "Vatira" Touret was removed from the starting roster and then released on the 20th. Then, on September 21 Moist announced the signing of Maëllo "AztraL" Ernst.[24]On January 9, 2023, it was announced that rise would be leaving Moist for Oxygen Esports.[25]He was replaced by Charles "juicy" Sabiani on January 12.[26]On April 15th, 2024, Moist Esports released their roster into free agency.[27]3 days later, Moist Esports announced their new roster, consisting of Aris, Fiv3Up, and Andy, along with Blaze as substitute.[28]On July 11th, 2024, Moist Esports announced that they would be releasing their current roster.[29]
Super Smash Bros.
[edit]Moist Esports' first-ever signing wasSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateplayer Kolawole "Kola" Aideyan on August 11, 2021.[1]The organization signed a secondSuper Smash Bros. Ultimateplayer later that month named Aaron "Aaron" Wilhite.[30]The team debuted at Beyond the Summit'sSmash UltimateSummit Three event.[2]The organization entered theSuper Smash Bros. Meleeesports scene after signing Kurtis "moky" Pratt in September 2021.[3]Moist Esports would sign Alexis "Goblin" Stennett on September 15, 2021, as well as Paris Ramirez Garcia, a.k.a "Light" on September 15th, 2021.[citation needed]By April 2022, the team had signed a total of four players to theirUltimatedivision.
On April 6, 2023,Zainsigned with Moist Esports, under the Moist Moguls brand.[31]
Valorant
[edit]On February 26, 2023, Moist Esports expanded intoValorant,with their team Moist Moguls. It was formed by the acquisition of Team BreakThru, including all of the 5 active players, the head coach, and their manager apex (Austin Copeland).[10]On April 8, Moist Esports entered the marginalized gender-focused Game Changers program ofValorantby temporarily signing the team CLG Red. CLG Red had qualified for the North America Series One tournament before being let go from their organizationCounter Logic Gamingfollowing its shuttering and acquisition byNRG Esports.After member Emily "mle" Peters had reached out to co-owner Ludwig, the organization agreed to sign and to financially support them for the tournament's duration, with the team rebranding as Moist Moguls Red. Despite the temporary arrangement due to not being financially equipped for the sudden partnership, Moist pledged to help them find a new home following the tournament.[32]
On September 20, 2023, the official Moist Esports X account announced that the Moist Moguls would be merging with the Shopify Rebellion under the name of Moist x Shopify Rebellion.[33]One of the Co-owners of Moist Esports,Ludwig Ahgren,has stated that "...and it should be referred to as MxS...".[34]
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References
[edit]- ^abMichael, Cale (August 11, 2021)."Cr1TiKaL backs Kola for Smash Ultimate Summit 3, announces potential launch of Moist Esports team".Dot Esports.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^abcMichael, Cale (August 31, 2021)."Moist Esports signs top Guilty Gear Strive player Hotashi".Dot Esports.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^abTate, Dylan (September 2, 2021)."Moist Esports signs moky as first Super Smash Bros. Melee player".Upcomer.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^Michael, Cale (May 5, 2022)."Moist Esports expands into Rocket League, signs former Team Queso roster".Dot Esports.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^abKloos, Michael (May 5, 2022)."Moist Esports enter Rocket League with ex-Team Queso roster".Upcomer.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^I Need You,retrievedOctober 24,2022
- ^Joy, Justin (September 28, 2022)."Team Moist overwhelmingly wins Omega Strikers Creator vs. Event tournament".Pro Game Guides.RetrievedOctober 24,2022.
- ^Arora, Anjali (January 25, 2023)."Ludwig Ahgren joins Moist Esports as Co-Owner".The NewsAI.
- ^Tate, Dylan (January 26, 2023)."Ludwig joins Moist Esports as co-owner with MoistCr1TiKaL".Upcomer.RetrievedFebruary 16,2023.
- ^abRobertson, Scott (February 26, 2023)."Ludwig spends half a million dollars to pick up NA VALORANT Challengers roster for Moist Esports".Dot Esports.RetrievedFebruary 27,2023.
- ^Michael, Cale (April 6, 2023)."Fated reunion: Ludwig, Moist Esports sign top Smash Melee player Zain".Dot Esports.
- ^Snavely, Adam (September 6, 2022)."It's juicy: Moist Esports enters Apex Legends by signing Team Burger".Dot Esports.RetrievedSeptember 15,2022.
- ^Labilles, Justin-Ivan (November 30, 2023)."ALGS Year 4 teams confirmed, Respawn reaffirms commitment to Apex esports".Dot Esports.RetrievedApril 4,2024.
- ^ZT, Hannah Marie (January 10, 2024)."MoistCr1tikal slates 'cringe' US visa process after Apex team forced to play in Canada".Dot Esports.RetrievedApril 4,2024.
- ^I'm Very Emotional Right Now.penguinz0.January 13, 2024.RetrievedApril 4,2024– viaYouTube.
- ^Mclaughlin, Declan (January 10, 2024)."Moist Apex team denied US visas and forced to play pro league from Canada".Dexerto.RetrievedApril 4,2024.
- ^abcI Don't Get This Mad Often.penguinz0.March 6, 2024.RetrievedApril 4,2024– viaYouTube.
- ^Connor, Jak (March 7, 2024)."Top Apex Legends team rejected by US immigration despite EA official vouch".TweakTown.RetrievedApril 4,2024.
- ^You've Never Seen Me This Mad.penguinz0.RetrievedApril 12,2024– via YouTube.
- ^Floyd Mayweather Cannot Read?.Moist Charlie Clips.RetrievedApril 18,2024– via YouTube.
- ^Moorcroft-Sharp, Jamie (April 22, 2024)."ALGS Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs groups, stages, and schedule".Destructoid.RetrievedApril 24,2024.
- ^Fisher, Carver (May 4, 2024)."Moist Esports sues US Immigration over Apex Legends roster Visa troubles".Dexerto.RetrievedMay 5,2024.
- ^"Moist Esports rolls to victory at Rocket League spring major".Reuters.July 3, 2022.RetrievedJuly 4,2022.
- ^Charlie White's comments on Moist eSports.RetrievedNovember 28,2022.
- ^"Oxygen announces signing of rise".Twitter.RetrievedJanuary 22,2023.
- ^"Moist eSports announces signing of juicy to roster".Twitter.RetrievedJanuary 22,2023.
- ^https://x /MoistEsports/status/1779909336900268309[bare URL]
- ^https://x /MoistEsports/status/1781082088780742963[bare URL]
- ^https://x /MoistEsports/status/1811488238982279352[bare URL]
- ^"MoistCr1TiKaL signs second Smash player for Smash Ultimate Summit 3".IGN.August 23, 2021.RetrievedJuly 7,2022.
- ^Cale, Michael (April 6, 2023)."Fated reunion: Ludwig, Moist Esports sign top Smash Melee player Zain".Dot Esports.RetrievedApril 7,2023.
- ^Robertson, Scott (April 9, 2023)."Moist Moguls picks up Game Changers-bound VALORANT roster for one tournament".Dot Esports.RetrievedMay 23,2023.
- ^"Esports is always wetter together & we're taking a PLUNGE with @shopifyrebels 🎮💧".X (formerly Twitter).RetrievedSeptember 24,2023.
- ^Huge Announcement,retrievedSeptember 24,2023