Two experienced figures — player William “RUSH” Wierzba and coach Eric “adreN” Hoag — have departed Nouns Esports. Their decision follows the team’s loss of financial support after the conclusion of the BLAST.tv Austin Major qualifiers. The news was reported by Dust2.us, based on direct comments from both RUSH and adreN.
Nouns’ Results in 2025
Throughout 2025, Nouns Esports primarily competed in B-tier and C-tier tournaments but failed to achieve notable results. Their best performances came during closed qualifiers for major international events:
- CCT Season 2 North American Series #4 — 5–8th place
- Ace North American Masters Spring 2025 — 5–8th place
- PGL Bucharest 2025: North American Qualifier — 3–4th place
- PGL Astana 2025: North American Qualifier — 5–8th place
- BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: North American Regional Qualifier — 7–8th place
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RUSH’s Impact on the Team
William “RUSH” Wierzba is one of North America’s most decorated players. He made history by winning ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 with Cloud9 — the region’s only Major title to date. His most notable achievements include:
- Cloud9: DreamHack Open Denver 2017, iBUYPOWER Masters 2017, ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018
- OpTic Gaming: ELEAGUE Season 2, Americas Minor Championship – Cologne 2016
- Complexity: BLAST Premier: Spring 2020 European Finals
At Nouns, he served as a veteran anchor and a mentor to younger players, although his presence didn’t significantly improve the team’s results.
Eric “adreN” Hoag — An Experienced Coach
Eric “adreN” Hoag is a veteran of the North American scene, who began his coaching career with Team Liquid. He led the team during its dominant 2019 run, where Liquid won five consecutive events, including ESL Pro League Season 9 and ESL One: Cologne 2019. He later worked with Triumph and other lineups, helping to develop up-and-coming talent.
His experience and strategic insight were crucial for Nouns’ stability, but without proper funding, even adreN’s leadership wasn’t enough to elevate the team.
NounsDAO’s decision to reject the proposal for funding has sparked criticism within the community. Many fans and analysts saw it as a missed opportunity — both for the team and the DAO itself. Community member kOpoke commented:
“It is crazy that this proposal didn’t pass. If you offered a higher % sticker (30–35%) and an additional event to placate the members of the DAO (stream / community event) I’m sure you’d get your funding. If the sticker gets in the game — huge + for the DAO and players. Win-win!”
Renowned commentator Dustin “dusT” Mouret put it bluntly:
“What a joke.”
These reactions reflect the disappointment of a community that viewed Major participation as not only a competitive milestone but also a potential breakthrough for the Nouns brand in the esports space.
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Without RUSH and adreN: Nouns Esports Faces an Uncertain Future
The loss of RUSH and adreN severely weakens Nouns Esports both inside and outside the server. Without stable funding, the team risks losing more players and will struggle to find replacements of equal caliber. adreN’s departure leaves a tactical void, while RUSH’s exit removes a source of consistency and leadership. This could lead to further decline in results and a loss of competitiveness even at the B-tier level. If new sponsors or structural support don’t emerge soon, the team’s future as a functioning project is in serious jeopardy.
