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Cloud9
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Cloud9 (commonly abbreviated to C9) is an American esports organization founded in 2013. In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Cloud9 are well-known for their underdog journey at ELEAGUE Boston 2018, becoming the first (and currently only) North American team to win a Major.
History[edit]
- See also: History of Cloud9
Timeline[edit]
Player Roster[edit]
Organization[edit]
Active[edit]
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Jacques Etienne | Co-Founder, CEO | 2013-05-23 [94] | |||
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Paullie Etienne | Co-Founder, COO | 2013-07-?? [95] | |||
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dfiden | Dan Fiden | President | 2017-03-21 [96] | ||
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sweety10 | Aleksandr Shcherbakov | Team Manager | 2022-04-24 [84] | ||
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F_1N | Ivan Kochugov | Analyst | 2022-04-24 [84] |
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ID | Name | Position | Join Date | Leave Date | New Organization | |
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Gaylen | Gaylen Malone | Senior General Manager | 2017-09-?? [97] | 2022-01-26 [98] | |
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HenryG | Henry Greer | General CS:GO Manager | 2020-09-07 [54] | 2021-04-05 [78] | |
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m1cks | Joshua Micks | Assistant Coach | 2020-01-14 [50][57][74] | 2021-04-04 [77] | Nordavind (Coach) |
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Tifa | Tiffany Chiu | Team Manager | 2018-06-?? [99] | 2021-02-08 [100] | |
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JamezIRL | James Macaulay | Consultant | 2020-01-21 [101] | 2020-09-21 [62] | Retired
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TenZ | Tyson Ngo | Streamer | 2019-12-20 [48] | 2020-04-12 [53] | Asuna's Anime Aimers |
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Elmapuddy | Chris Tebbit | Assistant Coach | 2019-09-20 [42] | 2019-12-06 [46] | Gen.G Esports (Coach) |
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Tran | Jonathan Tran | General Manager [102] | 2018-07-?? [102] | 2019-12-?? [102] | Cloud9 (General Manager) |
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valens | Soham Chowdhury | Head of Data Science | 2019-07-02 [40] | 2019-10-16 [44] | Evil Geniuses (Head of Data Science) |
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valens | Soham Chowdhury | Head of Data Science | 2019-03-22 [33] | 2019-05-03 [38] | Cloud9 (Coach) |
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David | David Denis | Psychology Trainer | 2016-07-?? [103] | 2019-01-12 [104] | |
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Danan | Danan Flander | General Manager | 2014-12-?? [105] | 2018-10-17 [106] | |
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shroud | Michael Grzesiek | Streamer | 2017-08-15 [13][14] | 2018-04-18 [20] | Retired
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JamezIRL | James Macaulay | Analyst | 2015-09-08 | 2017-??-?? | ANTI ECO CLUB |
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swag | Braxton Pierce | Streamer | 2015-04-29 [4] | 2017-??-?? [107] | GX |
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stunna | Tres Saranthus | Team Manager | 2014-08-01 [1] | 2016-07-26 [11] | GX (Team Manager) |
Results[edit]
Interviews[edit]
- 2018-03-26 | Cloud9 and London Spitfire's Jack Etienne on Building World Champions by Amanda Stevens of Unikrn
- 2020-09-20 | Jack Etienne: "Even after winning the Major, there were players that were upset. There was already a huge cloud over the future of the team" (Part 1) by Striker of HLTV
- 2020-09-21 | Jack Etienne: "We've been a part of CS essentially since the beginning of Cloud9 and we care a lot about it; we're going to put our money where our mouth is" (Part 2) by Striker of HLTV
- 2022-06-27 | Jack Etienne: "I never thought that I would ever have the opportunity to work with someone like groove" by Nohte of HLTV
Gallery[edit]
Rosters[edit]
Cloud9 at DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca 2015
From left to right:
Skadoodle · n0thing · fREAKAZOiD · shroud · sgares
Logos[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Jack Etienne (2014-08-01). "Cloud9 HyperX Reloads With Counter-Strike: Global Offensive". Cloud9. Archived from the original on 2020-01-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 stich (2014-12-14). "Cloud9 adds ShahZam; Hiko out". HLTV.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 MIRAA (2015-04-24). "Cloud9 release ShahZaM, SEMPHIS". HLTV.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 MIRAA (2015-04-29). "Cloud9 sign Skadoodle, fREAKAZOiD". HLTV.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 MIRAA (2015-11-24). "sgares steps down from Cloud9". HLTV.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 stitch (2016-01-11). "Cloud9 sign Stewie2k". HLTV.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Striker (2016-03-24). "C9: "Not satisfied with Summer 2015"". HLTV.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 stitch (2016-04-12). "freakazoid leaves Cloud9 active roster". HLTV.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 LucasAM (2016-04-23). "Slemmy to lead C9". HLTV.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 fREAKAZOiD (2016-05-19). "Thanks to Cloud9 for the opportunity and memories".
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Cloud9 (2016-07-26). ".@stunna has departed from Cloud9".
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Striker (2016-08-17). "Cloud9 add autimatic; Slemmy leaves". HLTV.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 Striker (2017-08-15). "RUSH and tarik join Cloud9; n0thing and shroud benched". HLTV.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 shroud (2017-08-15). "What a wild first stream of my full-time streaming career".
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Cloud9 (2018-03-30). "Thank you: Jake "Stewie2k" Yip | Cloud9 CS:GO Announcement".
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 SK Gaming (2018-03-31). "Welcome reigning Major champion @Stewie as the CS:GO team's fifth player!".
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Striker (2018-03-30). "Skadoodle announces inactivity". HLTV.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Cloud9 (2018-04-02). "We would like to welcome our newest #C9CSGO member, @FNS!".
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Skadoodle (2018-04-11). "Oh btw skadaddy is BACK BABY".
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 shroud (2018-04-18). "Here is to new beginnings".
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 Nathan Fusco (2018-05-07). "n0thing's Contract With Cloud9 Has Ended". DBLTAP.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Striker (2018-05-26). "FNS transfer listed in Cloud9". HLTV.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 MIRAA (2018-07-12). "Cloud9 confirm tarik exit". HLTV.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 FNS (2018-07-25). "As of today, I'm a free agent".
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 MIRAA (2018-08-08). "Cloud9 confirm Golden signing". HLTV.
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 John Nomis (2018-08-09). "Cloud9 Extends STYKO Through September". Cloud9. Archived from the original on 2018-11-16.
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 27.2 MIRAA (2018-09-25). "flusha signs for Cloud9". HLTV.
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 MIRAA (2018-10-16). "Skadoodle to step down from competitive scene". HLTV.
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Professeur (2018-11-17). "Cloud9 confirm kioShiMa signing". HLTV.
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 LucasAM (2018-12-29). "Cloud9 add Zellsis on trial". HLTV.
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Striker (2019-03-02). "Golden returns to Cloud9, flusha reparts". HLTV.
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 MIRAA (2019-03-02). "Cloud9 confirm Zellsis departure". HLTV.
- ↑ 33.0 33.1 33.2 33.3 Mnmzzz (2019-03-22). "Rambo silently assumes head coach role on Cloud9".
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 Cloud9 (2019-03-23). "Please join us in welcoming Daniel @vice_cs Kim to #C9CSGO on trial as our fifth!".
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 MIRAA (2019-03-31). "Cloud9 release kioShiMa". HLTV.
- ↑ 36.0 36.1 BenjaCS (2019-04-02). "Cloud9 add cajunb". HLTV.
- ↑ 37.0 37.1 Rambo (2019-05-03). "Although my time was short-lived with @Cloud9, I'm happy I got to work with some great players and the almighty @valens".
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 valens (2019-05-03). "Nothing but great things to say about Ron's work ethic and mind for the game-- it was a pleasure learning from and getting to know you".
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 Ninjas in Pyjamas (2019-06-25). "As @PlopskiCSGO is unable to attend the upcoming Berlin Major with us due to Valve rules, Cloud9 has agreed to lend us @goldenmajk as a temporary stand-in to complete the line-up in Berlin".
- ↑ 40.00 40.01 40.02 40.03 40.04 40.05 40.06 40.07 40.08 40.09 40.10 40.11 LucasAM (2019-07-02). "Cloud9 revamp roster with four new players". HLTV.
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 "The not-so newcomers". Fnatic. 2019-09-16.
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 Cloud9 (2017-09-20). "Joining the #C9CSGO staff today, please join us in giving a very warm welcome to @Elmapuddy - our new assistant coach and analyst!".
- ↑ 43.0 43.1 Complexity Gaming (2019-09-26). "Welcome, RUSH!".
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 Valkenn (2019-10-16). "valens parts ways with Cloud9". HLTV.
- ↑ 45.0 45.1 45.2 Cloud9 (2019-10-20). "#C9CSGO Roster Update".
- ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 46.3 46.4 Gen.G Esports (2019-12-06). "We are honored to join the CS:GO community and welcome three veteran players as the core of our CS roster".
- ↑ 47.0 47.1 mixwell (2019-12-19). "I will no longer represent @Cloud9 in the starting five".
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 48.2 48.3 Mnmzzz (2019-12-20). "Cloud9 announce TenZ to remain as player and streamer". Dust2.us.
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 49.2 49.3 49.4 49.5 49.6 49.7 Cloud9 (2020-01-06). "With the new year came some new faces".
- ↑ 50.0 50.1 Cloud9 (2020-01-14). "The #C9CSGO roster keeps growing as we have a new addition to the team".
- ↑ 51.0 51.1 MIRAA (2020-01-17). "fnatic sign Golden permanently". HLTV.
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 Cloud9 (2020-02-09). "Today we bid farewell to @mixwell".
- ↑ 53.0 53.1 theroadtodrwaldo (2020-04-12). "Cloud9 announce TenZ as first VALORANT player". Dust2.us.
- ↑ 54.0 54.1 54.2 Cloud9 (2020-09-07). "The first pages in the new #C9CSGO chapter…".
- ↑ 55.0 55.1 Cloud9 (2020-09-10). "The 3rd page in #C9CSGO’s new chapter and the head of our Colossus has arrived".
- ↑ HenryG (2020-09-10). "Cloud9 Unleash the Colossus".
- ↑ 57.0 57.1 m1cks (2020-09-09). "Was said by Henry on the Flashpoint Q&A so i'll mention it here as well, but i'll be staying with @Cloud9 as the teams analyst till the end of the year and we'll see how things are after that".
- ↑ 58.0 58.1 Cloud9 (2020-09-19). "The 4th page in #C9CSGO’s new chapter…".
- ↑ HenryG (2020-09-19). "Cloud9 to serve up BEEFY British Counter-Strike".
- ↑ 60.0 60.1 Cloud9 (2020-09-19). "The 5th page in #C9CSGO’s new chapter is here!".
- ↑ HenryG (2020-09-19). "Cloud9 CS:GO present the devastating Turkish left hook of the Colossus".
- ↑ 62.0 62.1 Cloud9 (2020-09-21). "Please give a warm welcome to @AshJLong & @JamezIRL who join #C9VAL as Head Coach & Strategic Coach, respectively!".
- ↑ 63.0 63.1 Cloud9 (2020-10-07). "A familiar face joins the fray as the 6th page in #C9CSGO's new chapter".
- ↑ HenryG (2020-10-07). "Cloud9 CS:GO ship off their North American barbed anchor to a new European based home in the form of the Colossus!".
- ↑ 65.0 65.1 65.2 65.3 65.4 65.5 Ryan Friend (2020-10-24). "Cloud9 Terminates Contracts of JT, motm, Sonic, and T.c. for COVID-19 Contract Violations". Rush B Media.
- ↑ 66.0 66.1 Cloud9 (2020-10-15). "#C9CSGO's new chapter is all about reaching for the stars - and the 7th page is no different".
- ↑ HenryG (2020-10-15). "The Colossus plucks the brightest star from the Danish night sky to complete a line-up with true astronomical power".
- ↑ 68.0 68.1 Extra Salt (2020-12-12). "These madlads have officially joined us".
- ↑ 69.0 69.1 Cloud9 (2020-12-28). "Today we're sad to announce that #C9CSGO is parting ways with our Head Coach @kassad".
- ↑ 70.0 70.1 Cloud9 (2021-01-18). "Today we announce that we have mutually parted ways with @w0xic".
- ↑ 71.0 71.1 HenryG (2021-01-18). "Statement regarding Cloud9 CS:GO & Woxic".
- ↑ 72.0 72.1 Cloud9 (2021-01-22). "Please join us in welcoming @Xeppaaa to the #C9CSGO Colossus!".
- ↑ HenryG (2021-01-22). "Some say he has unfinished business with CS:GO and I tend to agree".
- ↑ 74.0 74.1 74.2 Cloud9 (2021-01-24). "Bet you've never seen this coming".
- ↑ 75.0 75.1 75.2 75.3 75.4 75.5 "Regarding #C9CSGO". Cloud9. 2021-03-26.
- ↑ 76.0 76.1 Ryan Friend (2021-03-26). "Cloud9 To Temporarily Leave CS:GO". Rush B Media.
- ↑ 77.0 77.1 m1cks (2021-04-04). "Ready for whatever's next".
- ↑ 78.0 78.1 HenryG (2021-04-05). "Today's the day that @Cloud9 and myself will be parting ways".
- ↑ 79.0 79.1 ALEX (2021-04-15). "Officially a free agent".
- ↑ 80.0 80.1 Cloud9 (2021-04-19). "We're excited to announce that @floppyCSGO has joined #C9BLUE!".
- ↑ 81.0 81.1 Cloud9 (2021-04-19). "Please join us in welcoming @Xeppaaa to #C9BLUE!".
- ↑ 82.0 82.1 Tom Coles (2021-04-22). "CS:GO Roster Update - April 2021". Endpoint.
- ↑ 83.0 83.1 Complexity Gaming (2021-07-22). "Welcome @es3tag to @Complexity".
- ↑ 84.0 84.1 84.2 84.3 84.4 84.5 84.6 84.7 84.8 "Cloud9 Returns to Counter-Strike". Cloud9. 2022-04-24.
- ↑ 85.0 85.1 Cloud9 (2023-01-17). "Sadly, there is an end to every journey".
- ↑ 86.0 86.1 Cloud9 (2023-01-17). "Entering 2023 season with a new line-up".
- ↑ 87.0 87.1 Cloud9 (2023-03-20). "End of an era".
- ↑ 88.0 88.1 88.2 88.3 88.4 Cloud9 (2023-07-14). "Be afraid. Be very afraid".
- ↑ 89.0 89.1 Cloud9 (2023-07-31). "Today we bid farewell to @nafanyGOD as he embarks on a new journey with @BetBoomTeam".
- ↑ 90.0 90.1 Cloud9 (2023-10-26). "It's a terrible day for rain".
- ↑ 91.0 91.1 Cloud9 (2023-11-02). "Join us in welcoming @Boombl4CS as he completes our lineup".
- ↑ Cloud9 (2023-10-27). "@Boombl4CS is our stand-in for Thunderpick World Championship".
- ↑ Cloud9 (2023-07-27). "Cloud9 CS:GO IEM Cologne roster update".
- ↑ "Jacques Etienne - CEO @ Cloud9". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Paullie Etienne. "Paullie Etienne - Co-Founder and COO at Cloud9 Esports". Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ "Dan Fiden - President @ Cloud9". Crunchbase. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Gaylen Malone. "Gaylen Malone - Senior General Manager at Cloud9 Esports, Inc". Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Gaylen Malone (2022-01-26). "Today is my last day at @Cloud9!".
- ↑ Tifa. "Tiffany Chiu - Team Manager at Cloud9". Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Tifa (2021-02-08). "My journey with @Cloud9 has come to a close".
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2020-01-21). "JamezIRL returns to Cloud9 as part-time consultant". Dust2.us.
- ↑ 102.0 102.1 102.2 Jonathan Tran. "Jonathan T. - General Manager at Cloud9 Esports, Inc". Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ David Denis. "David Denis - Head of Sport Psychology and Nutrition at Cloud9 Esports, Inc". Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ David Denis (2019-01-12). "@Cloud9 and myself are parting ways".
- ↑ Danan Flander. "Danan Flander - General Manager at Cloud9 Esports, Inc". Retrieved 2021-04-15.
- ↑ Danan Flander (2018-10-17). "Had to keep this under wraps for a while now, but it's official. Super excited to make awesome things happen with the Warriors; 2019 is going to be insane".
- ↑ swag (2017-07-12). "Brax's Contract with C9".