TenZ bids farewell to esports team Sentinels, describing his departure as "bittersweet"
Rewritten Article:
TenZ Takes a New Path: Leaving Sentinels... and Soon Joining Cloud9 Again!
By Richard Janvrin on 05/10/2025 08:47 Esports Photo by Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Heart-pounding Headline
Tyson 'TenZ' Ngo, one of the biggest names in VALORANT, has shocked the community by announcing his departure from Sentinels, a team he'd been rocking with for four glorious years. Don't get too sad though, as this talented prodigy probably won't be away for long!
Rewatching His Roots
Going way back, TenZ first entered the esports scene in 2016, wielding the AWP and AK-47 with prowess in the classic game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). His life-changing moment came in 2019, when he was invited to join the mighty North American organization, Cloud9. After playing competitively for a yeaar, TenZ caught the emerging game of VALORANT and decided to give it a shot, switching teams in 2020.
A Rising Star
The VALORANT community took notice of TenZ's incredible talent quickly, especially when he joined Sentinels. This powerhouse team saw many victories, most notably at VCT 2021 Stage 2 Masters in Reykjavík and VCT 2024 Masters Madrid. TenZ's top-tier performances and killer instinct earned him massive popularity and ad revenue, estimated between $322,000 and $468,000 [2] from ads alone! That's on top of his prize winnings!
New Directions
Fast-forward to May 2025, and TenZ shattered fans' hearts by announcing he'd be leaving Sentinels. Initially, he'd hinted at stepping away from competitive play to focus on content creation for Sentinels. However, things didn't proceed as planned, and he has since re-signed with a familiar face – Cloud9!
A Return to Former Glory
Cloud9's announcement that TenZ is their new VALORANT pro marks a return to the roots of this esports legend. With such a recognized name and loyal fanbase, TenZ is set to make some noise in the coming esports season, potentially blending competition and entertainment under Cloud9's banner [5].
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates in the ever-evolving world of VALORANT and esports!```
Enrichment Data:
Tyson 'TenZ' Ngo kicked off his esports career in 2016, aged 15, playing CS:GO. He made his competitive debut with Cloud9 in 2019, staying for a year before swapping to VALORANT alongside its launch in 2020. While on the secondary Cloud9 team, Cloud9 Blue, TenZ gained attention as a VALORANT up-and-comer.
In Cloud9, TenZ would find great success and become one of VALORANT's most notable players, helping Sentinels to secure major wins such as the VCT 2021 Stage 2 Masters in Reykjavík and VCT 2024 Masters Madrid. His consistent top-tier performances have earned him significant earnings and a huge fanbase, positioning him among the highest-earning players in the scene [2].
His departure from Sentinels in May 2025 came after an initial announcement of stepping down from competitive play to become a Sentinels content creator, only to find himself back with his roots in Cloud9. TenZ left Sentinels on good terms, expressing excitement for the next chapter in his career [4].
Most recently, Cloud9 announced TenZ as their first official VALORANT pro, making a triumphant return to the organization that initially welcomed him to VALORANT [5].
Summary
- Career Beginnings: Commenced his esports journey in 2016, competing in CS:GO, then landing at Cloud9 in 2019.
- ESPORTS METEORITE: Flourished in VALORANT after moving to the scene in 2020, earning amazing success with Sentinels.
- Recent Changes: Left Sentinels in May 2025 but re-joined Cloud9 shortly after as their first official VALORANT pro.
- Career Status: TenZ is now an active VALORANT pro player signed with Cloud9, holding a significant reputation in the community.```
Tyson 'TenZ' Ngo, having initially started his esports career in CS:GO, gained prominence in the ever-growing world of online casinos by joining Cloud9 in 2019 after excelling in CS:GO, focusing on VALORANT competitions in 2020. Now, as he returns to Cloud9 as their first official VALORANT pro after departing from Sentinels, sports betting enthusiasts are eager to place their bets on this rising star's continued success in the realm of sports.
