Legacy began the season as one of the biggest surprise packages on the scene and climbed as high as second place in VRS, but the team failed to maintain that level. Following roster problems, arT’s temporary absence, and the replacement of n1ssim, their results deteriorated sharply. try admitted that one of the reasons was excessive confidence after their rapid rise to the top.
Legacy became too comfortable after their success
According to try, Legacy’s problems cannot be explained by a single factor. First, the team was unable to practice properly for approximately two weeks due to arT’s health issues, and then a roster change took place in the middle of the season. Before IEM Beijing, the team had only one full day of practice with their updated lineup.
We felt way too comfortable when we got to the top. I don’t think that helped us, especially considering all the problems we were already dealing with.
The AWPer believes that the combination of inconsistent practice and mentality issues led to the team’s current decline. After reaching second place in VRS, Legacy dropped to 13th and stopped displaying the consistency that had helped them break into the ranks of the world’s strongest teams.
try acknowledges his own struggles
The Argentine AWPer did not place all the responsibility on circumstances or his teammates. He specifically addressed his individual form and admitted that he had performed below his own expectations at several recent tournaments.
I started getting way too angry during matches, and it affected both my performance and the team. I’m working on that now, and things were already much better in Beijing.
try believes that if he could go back, he would devote more time to individual preparation. However, the problem was not limited to his mechanical form: negative emotions had begun directly affecting his decisions and the atmosphere within the roster.
Legacy address problems through open discussions
The team responded to the situation with direct conversations between players. try explained that Legacy use an approach they call “emptying the bag,” where everyone openly discusses what they are unhappy with in their own game and their teammates’ actions.
We just put all our problems on the table, discuss them, and then try to solve them. The team also tells me what they don’t like about me, and I work on those things.
According to try, this approach is possible because of the strong personal relationships within Legacy. The players are comfortable accepting criticism from one another, so they are trying to use the current downturn to rebuild their team coordination rather than look for someone to blame.
The results may look worse than the actual performances
Despite their recent disappointing tournaments, try does not believe Legacy are in as critical a situation as their results might suggest. He pointed out that the team had lost to opponents who subsequently made deep runs in their respective tournaments.
We realized that things aren’t as bad as they might look from the outside, or even to ourselves. We were literally one or two rounds away from winning some of those series.
The AWPer identified restoring consistency in matches Legacy are expected to win as the team’s main objective for the end of the season. In his view, a few such results could quickly change the overall perception of the team and help restore their confidence.
try does not rule out joining an international team
Another topic was try’s own future. The Argentine’s name has repeatedly appeared in discussions about international rosters, with previous reports even linking him to interest from FaZe. The player confirmed that he would potentially be willing to consider such an opportunity.
In the future, I’d be open to playing on an international roster. But right now, I’m really happy in Legacy, and I don’t see myself joining another international team anytime soon.
try identified relocating from Argentina to Europe and the associated legal issues as some of the main obstacles to such a move. However, he currently has no plans to leave Legacy: his main goal is to help the team regain the form that previously allowed them to climb to the very top of VRS.
Legacy are trying to get back on track
Legacy’s current decline appears to be the result of several problems occurring simultaneously: a lack of consistent practice, forced roster changes, inflated internal expectations, and mentality issues affecting individual players. Nevertheless, the team do not see the situation as hopeless.
The most important positive sign is that Legacy are openly addressing their problems. try has already changed his approach to managing his emotions, the team are working to restore communication and consistency, and their main objective for the end of the season will be to start winning the matches they previously handled with much greater confidence.
