GarrettG after NRG win first RLCS World Championship title: 'I'm gonna chase this feeling forever'
Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
TSM allows Zven to explore options for 2020
Category:
Feature
Interviews
Rocket League

GarrettG after NRG win first RLCS World Championship title: ‘I’m gonna chase this feeling forever’

Image of Michael Kloos
Michael Kloos
|

Published: Dec 16, 2019 04:07 am

This article is over 4 years old and may contain outdated information

After eight seasons, Garrett “GarrettG” Gordon and his NRG Esports squad have won the RLCS World Championship. Having attended every single season, Garrett lost out on the title by a single goal in Season 5. This time, alongside Justin “Jstn” Morales and four-time winner and LAN MVP, Pierre “Turbopolsa” Silfver, he took the title in an exhilarating Game 7 overtime against Season 7 title-holders Renault Vitality.

Recommended Videos

“I won’t stop until I get to lift that RLCS trophy” – GarrettG after Season 5

The grand final could not have been more perfect for NRG Esports. Going all the way to overtime in Game 7, NRG remained composed. And where Jstn managed to score the equalizer in Season 5, he was now the one to score the world championship-winning goal. Jstn, however, doesn’t agree he was all that composed: “I’m the most nervous on the team,” he laughs. “I was screaming. But yeah, just chilling with the boys, you know.”

Turbopolsa, on the other hand, seemed calm and collected. “It feels pretty decent,” he smiled. “Winning with a new squad feels great. Proving myself and others that I’m still one of the best. Winning when these guys have tried for so long feel just amazing, I can’t describe it.”

Garrett finally got his title after seven disappointments but refused to give up. “When I said I wouldn’t stop until I get to lift that RLCS trophy,” Garrett said, “I worded it wrong. “I’m not gonna ever retire. I’m gonna be like 40 and still play if I can. I’m gonna be chasing this feeling forever. Seven RLCS’s in a row I’ve gone home sad at the end of the day, so I’ll keep chasing this feeling.”

With Season 8 done and dusted, it’s now time to look ahead at RLCS Season 9. The new season will begin in February with 10 teams for the first time. Of course, for all RLCS coverage, Rocket League news and more, stay tuned to Daily Esports!

related content
Author
Image of Michael Kloos
Michael Kloos
Michael Kloos is a Dutch esports journalist and enthusiast with a particular like of Rocket League and VALORANT. He is also an avid fantasy/sci-fi reader and writer. He spends most of his time trying not to be in the real world.