Team Liquid has announced the departure of Torbjørn ‘mithR’ Nyborg, the head coach of its Counter-Strike 2 roster. The decision marks the end of his tenure with the organization after less than a year.
Jay ‘Demars DeRover’ Li, an analyst for the team, will step in as the interim head coach while Team Liquid searches for a permanent replacement. The announcement was made via the organization’s official X account, thanking mithR for his contributions and wishing him success in his future endeavors.
MithR Reflects on Departure and Looks Ahead to Future Opportunities in Esports
Following the announcement, mithR took to X to share his thoughts on the decision. Expressing disappointment, he admitted that 2025 had not gone as planned for him or the team. Despite his sadness, he emphasized his commitment to learning from the experience and improving as a coach.
While he would have preferred to stay and work through the team’s struggles, he acknowledged that parting ways was likely the best decision for both parties. His message reflected both regret and optimism as he looks ahead to his next opportunity in the esports scene.
Team Liquid Parts Ways With Head Coach mithR Amid Competitive Struggles in 2025MithR has built a reputation as an experienced coach in the Counter-Strike scene, having worked with various teams since 2016. His coaching career includes stints with well-known organizations such as Apeks, Mousesports, and North.
With nearly a decade of experience, he has guided multiple teams through competitive tournaments in both Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and its successor, Counter-Strike 2. His tactical expertise and leadership have helped shape many rosters over the years.
MithR’s Impact and Team Liquid’s Future Amid Competitive Challenges in 2025
MithR joined Team Liquid in mid-2024 and quickly made an impact, leading the team to a top-four finish at the BLAST Premier: Fall Groups 2024. Under his guidance, the team later secured a sixth-place finish at the BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024. While these results were promising,
Team Liquid faced difficulties in 2025, most notably exiting early in the Group Stage of IEM Katowice 2025. These struggles may have contributed to the organization’s decision to seek a new coaching direction.
With mithR’s departure, Team Liquid will now focus on stabilizing its roster and finding a permanent head coach. The organization aims to improve its performance in upcoming tournaments as it continues to compete at the highest level of Counter-Strike 2.
Meanwhile, mithR will likely seek new opportunities in esports, leveraging his extensive experience to contribute to another team’s success. Both parties now move forward, hoping to achieve greater heights in the future.
