Rumors: Team Vitality Valorant interested in Faded as Head Coach for 2024
Faded’s Experience
Daniel "Faded" Hwang has extensive professional experience, having worked with two well-known teams: FaZe Clan and TSM . In 2023, he served as an analyst for FaZe Clan . However, after a disappointing season, FaZe Clan decided to exit the Valorant scene, disbanding their roster. Faded returned to the professional stage 10 months later as a coach for TSM . Under his guidance, the team found success by qualifying for the Ascension tournament, although they ultimately fell short of securing the top prize.
TSM Results with Faded - 2024
| Date | Tournament | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-16 | VCT Ascension Americas 2024 | 6th | $7,000 |
| 2024-09-01 | Red Bull Home Ground #5 - North America Open Qualifier | 5th - 8th | - |
| 2024-07-31 | VALORANT Challengers 2024: North America Challenger Playoffs | 2nd | $10,000 |
| 2024-07-11 | VALORANT Challengers 2024: North America Split 2 | 5th - 6th | - |
| 2024-05-17 | VALORANT Challengers 2024: North America Mid-Season Cup | 5th - 8th | $1,500 |
| 2024-04-19 | VALORANT Challengers 2024: North America Split 1 | 7th - 8th | - |
New Opportunity
According to SheepEsports, Team Vitality has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with Faded to appoint him as the head coach for the upcoming competitive season. Currently, this role is held by Harry "Gorilla" Mepham, who helped the team qualify for the Valorant Champions 2024, where they placed 9th-12th, earning $30,000. However, this was the only notable achievement for the team throughout the season.
Conclusion
Hiring Faded as head coach could be a crucial move for Team Vitality in their quest to improve performance in future competitions. The potential replacement of Gorilla suggests that Team Vitality is ready for change, and Faded’s expertise may be the key to unlocking greater success in 2024.
