• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 01:47
CET 07:47
KST 15:47
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
RSL Revival - 2025 Season Finals Preview8RSL Season 3 - Playoffs Preview0RSL Season 3 - RO16 Groups C & D Preview0RSL Season 3 - RO16 Groups A & B Preview2TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners12
Community News
Weekly Cups (Dec 15-21): Classic wins big, MaxPax & Clem take weeklies3ComeBackTV's documentary on Byun's Career !10Weekly Cups (Dec 8-14): MaxPax, Clem, Cure win4Weekly Cups (Dec 1-7): Clem doubles, Solar gets over the hump1Weekly Cups (Nov 24-30): MaxPax, Clem, herO win2
StarCraft 2
General
Weekly Cups (Dec 15-21): Classic wins big, MaxPax & Clem take weeklies ComeBackTV's documentary on Byun's Career ! Micro Lags When Playing SC2? When will we find out if there are more tournament Weekly Cups (Dec 8-14): MaxPax, Clem, Cure win
Tourneys
$100 Prize Pool - Winter Warp Gate Masters Showdow $5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Winter Warp Gate Amateur Showdown #1 RSL Offline Finals Info - Dec 13 and 14!
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 505 Rise From Ashes Mutation # 504 Retribution Mutation # 503 Fowl Play Mutation # 502 Negative Reinforcement
Brood War
General
BW General Discussion FlaSh on: Biggest Problem With SnOw's Playstyle soO on: FanTaSy's Potential Return to StarCraft BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Anyone remember me from 2000s Bnet EAST server?
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues [BSL21] LB QuarterFinals - Sunday 21:00 CET Small VOD Thread 2.0 [BSL21] WB SEMIFINALS - Saturday 21:00 CET
Strategy
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Game Theory for Starcraft Current Meta Fighting Spirit mining rates
Other Games
General Games
Nintendo Switch Thread Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Beyond All Reason Path of Exile General RTS Discussion Thread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas Survivor II: The Amazon Sengoku Mafia TL Mafia Community Thread
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread The Games Industry And ATVI Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine Russo-Ukrainian War Thread YouTube Thread
Fan Clubs
White-Ra Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread [Manga] One Piece Movie Discussion!
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List TL+ Announced Where to ask questions and add stream?
Blogs
The (Hidden) Drug Problem in…
TrAiDoS
I decided to write a webnov…
DjKniteX
James Bond movies ranking - pa…
Topin
Thanks for the RSL
Hildegard
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1189 users

Fnatic ends SC2 team, Harstem joins Invasion eSport

Forum Index > SC2 General
31 CommentsPost a Reply
1 2 Next All
Lorning *
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgica34432 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-03 10:43:18
April 03 2015 10:38 GMT
#1
Fnatic has announced closing their SC2 division, releasing both (P)Harstem and (T)souL

http://www.fnatic.com/content/96399/goodbye-harstem-soul

It is always hard to announce when players leave the family, especially when some have been with us for such a long time. As of today, Harstem & souL will be leaving the Fnatic team, and Harstem will be joining team Invasion. Harstem has been one of the key players in the Starcraft 2 division and has provided us with many memorable moments.

From the HomeStory Cup to major events all around the world, we have always been proud of the performance and the way Harstem represented Fnatic and eSports.

It is also a sad day because not only will the players be leaving us, but it means that we will be closing the StarCraft 2 division of Fnatic. StarCraft 2 is a game that we hope to return to some day, maybe in Legacy of the Void, but for now the division will be no more. We have had many great players and many great moments which we will share in a special feature article to come.

For now, we would like to thank Harstem for all the great memories and wish him luck with his future in Invasion. We would also like to thank souL for his time with Fnatic and we hope that his career will carry him to great heights, whichever path he decides to walk.



Following this move, (P)Harstem has signed with Invasion eSport.

http://www.invasion-esport.com/2015/04/03/its-the-year/

It’s time. It’s THE time. It is his time.

Invasion eSport is proud to announce that a new player joins our team. Of course, you know who I’m talking about: Harstem. After a great journey with Fnatic, he’ll play for Invasion eSport from today. After 5 years of supporting StarCraft 2, Fnatic have decided to shift their attention away from the title, in its current form, and focus on their other divisions. Today Harstem will transfer to our team.


Harstem's statement:

I am very happy to be joining Invasion eSports. After I realised I had to find a new team Invasion esport was one of the 3 teams that I would like to join and when I contacted them they were very excited and open to the idea of me joining. From the first talk I didn’t really talk with any other teams anymore and felt like invasion was gonna be a good fit.
I hope to strengthen the Starcraft squad and bring good results to the table. I will also be going to Korea later in the year to try and realise my full potential. I am very thankful to Invasion esports for offering me the opportunity to continue the progamer life and I will do my very best to make them proud.


Invasion Management statement:

With some movements in our teams this week, this is the great news. As a lot of you we are huge fans of Harstem for his game obviously but also for his spirit. He knows how to bring happiness in the events, to joke and to have fun. We love this and we are happy to count Harstem in our roster!
Facebook Twitter Reddit
Community News
TL+ Member
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-03 10:41:56
April 03 2015 10:40 GMT
#2
...
Sbenu sponsoring Prime surprised me less than that d:
e : and Fnatic disbanding its SC2 division, so sad
Used Sigs - New Sigs - Cheap Sigs - Buy the Best Cheap Sig near You at www.cheapsigforsale.com
HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
April 03 2015 10:46 GMT
#3
On April 03 2015 19:40 OtherWorld wrote:
...
Sbenu sponsoring Prime surprised me less than that d:
e : and Fnatic disbanding its SC2 division, so sad

quite expected tbh. not surprised by fnatic disbanding.

however, harstem picked up by invasion is unexpected.
Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
April 03 2015 10:52 GMT
#4
A few good things that happen now:

1. Invasion EU isn't a joke anymore.
2. We know Invasion is still committed to their players, so maybe we can talk about them without people yelling scam all over the place.
3. Harstem can finally stream on Twitch again, which is excellently timed with the imminent beta.

Bad things that happen now:
1. Another somewhat important esports organization is out of SC2.
2. A seriously baller Terran is teamless now (he'll probably be picked up by a smaller organization, like an ECV or w/e).
The world is better when every background has a chance.
SharkStarcraft
Profile Joined April 2011
Austria2248 Posts
April 03 2015 11:02 GMT
#5
#yearofinvasion? i don't know man, really sad about fnatic leaving sc2 and not that happy about harstem's decision to join invasion
Cogito, ergo Toss
Deleted User 26513
Profile Joined February 2007
2376 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-03 11:07:56
April 03 2015 11:03 GMT
#6
Well that is not surprising. Fnatic's sc2 division was on life support for the past year. GL to Harstem.
SuperHofmann
Profile Joined September 2013
Italy1741 Posts
April 03 2015 11:22 GMT
#7
Meh, GL Harstem you need it
Vasacast always in my <3
nkr
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Sweden5451 Posts
April 03 2015 11:55 GMT
#8
barf, this is sad news, you'd think fnatic would give lotv a shot when they've hung around during sc2s dark times... but no gl invasion etc
ESPORTS ILLUMINATI
Ragnarork
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
France9034 Posts
April 03 2015 12:07 GMT
#9
Nice to see Harstem joining Invasion after DRG left!

And it's sad but expected from Fnatic...
LiquipediaWanderer
Clonester
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany2808 Posts
April 03 2015 12:16 GMT
#10
Invasion fighting.
Bomber, Attacker, DD, SOMEBODY, NiKo, Nex, Spidii
y0su
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Finland7871 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-04-03 12:24:52
April 03 2015 12:24 GMT
#11
sad to have such a recognized team fully move on from sc2.

best to harstem and invasion!

e: and gl to soul
ThomasjServo
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
15244 Posts
April 03 2015 12:50 GMT
#12
Has there been any word how Invasion is paying their players? I looked at their site, and it is just a generic Wix/Squarespace kind of thing with a marketing company, a developer of mobile games, a property management company and a French SaaS (Software as a Service) company. All the websites save for the app one, look pretty similar, and only one of those losely makes sense for an investment into the team.

I mean good on Harstem for finding a new home straight out the gate, but Invasion still looks like where there is smoke there is fire.
nkr
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Sweden5451 Posts
April 03 2015 13:09 GMT
#13
On April 03 2015 21:50 ThomasjServo wrote:
Has there been any word how Invasion is paying their players? I looked at their site, and it is just a generic Wix/Squarespace kind of thing with a marketing company, a developer of mobile games, a property management company and a French SaaS (Software as a Service) company. All the websites save for the app one, look pretty similar, and only one of those losely makes sense for an investment into the team.

I mean good on Harstem for finding a new home straight out the gate, but Invasion still looks like where there is smoke there is fire.


People gave mYi the benefit of doubt, might as well give Invasion the same for as long as nothing shitty happens. God knows we need more teams for players.
ESPORTS ILLUMINATI
KtJ
Profile Joined October 2014
United States3514 Posts
April 03 2015 13:10 GMT
#14
Harstem ;;
Gl in invasion!
"I thought I destroyed my CC but it seemed like the only thing I destroyed was Idra's mentality."
Jameserino
Profile Joined April 2015
France2 Posts
April 03 2015 13:38 GMT
#15
On April 03 2015 22:09 nkr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 03 2015 21:50 ThomasjServo wrote:
Has there been any word how Invasion is paying their players? I looked at their site, and it is just a generic Wix/Squarespace kind of thing with a marketing company, a developer of mobile games, a property management company and a French SaaS (Software as a Service) company. All the websites save for the app one, look pretty similar, and only one of those losely makes sense for an investment into the team.

I mean good on Harstem for finding a new home straight out the gate, but Invasion still looks like where there is smoke there is fire.


People gave mYi the benefit of doubt, might as well give Invasion the same for as long as nothing shitty happens. God knows we need more teams for players.


Totally agree there, Invasion got shit on since they pick up Koreans, even though most of them left, no complain have been heard whatsoever. Harstem seems to know what he is doing, and if he choose to join Invasion then I'm pretty sure there is so legit opportunity in their professional line-up.

On another subject, did they announce anything about Super ? I saw that he wasn't wearing the jersey today for the SSL qualifier.
Thax
Profile Joined July 2014
Belgium1060 Posts
April 03 2015 13:50 GMT
#16
This was a long time coming. Good luck to Harstem and Invasion in their new partnership.
Cazimirbzh
Profile Joined February 2014
334 Posts
April 03 2015 14:31 GMT
#17
I predicate a lot of disban before lotv is out
Fnatic has been on the down road for a while, money is running dry ^^i hope Invasion doesnt spend too much on low players
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
April 03 2015 14:44 GMT
#18
RIP. GL to Harstem on Invasion!
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
April 03 2015 14:44 GMT
#19
Kinda sad about Fnatic, never great to see these kind of organizations leave, but their practices about marketing players, streaming and stuff have been really iffy in recent times. They can only blame themselves if their SC2 division wasn't getting them satisfaction.
" I'm not gonna fight you. I'm gonna kick your ass ! "
Edpayasugo
Profile Joined April 2013
United Kingdom2216 Posts
April 03 2015 14:45 GMT
#20
Good luck Harstem!
FlaSh MMA INnoVation FanTaSy MKP TY Ryung | soO Dark Rogue | HuK PartinG Stork State
1 2 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 5h 13m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
WinterStarcraft723
StarCraft: Brood War
BeSt 198
Yoon 184
Leta 102
ggaemo 95
Sacsri 77
ajuk12(nOOB) 52
ZergMaN 36
Mind 27
GoRush 24
Dewaltoss 23
[ Show more ]
Bale 8
Icarus 6
Dota 2
LuMiX1
League of Legends
JimRising 685
C9.Mang0431
Counter-Strike
summit1g5961
Super Smash Bros
hungrybox1406
Westballz48
Mew2King12
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick750
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 17 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Light_VIP 36
• practicex 29
• Kozan
• Migwel
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• sooper7s
• intothetv
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
StarCraft: Brood War
• Azhi_Dahaki38
• Diggity7
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
• BSLYoutube
Dota 2
• WagamamaTV326
League of Legends
• Rush1289
• Lourlo1126
Upcoming Events
WardiTV Invitational
5h 13m
Gerald vs YoungYakov
Spirit vs MaNa
SHIN vs Percival
Creator vs Scarlett
Replay Cast
1d 2h
WardiTV Invitational
1d 5h
ByuN vs Solar
Clem vs Classic
Cure vs herO
Reynor vs MaxPax
Replay Cast
2 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
4 days
Krystianer vs TBD
TriGGeR vs SKillous
Percival vs TBD
ByuN vs Nicoract
Replay Cast
5 days
Wardi Open
5 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Proleague 2025-12-22
WardiTV 2025
META Madness #9

Ongoing

C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 4
BSL Season 21
Slon Tour Season 2
CSL Season 19: Qualifier 2
eXTREMESLAND 2025
SL Budapest Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22

Upcoming

CSL 2025 WINTER (S19)
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
Acropolis #4
IPSL Spring 2026
Bellum Gens Elite Stara Zagora 2026
HSC XXVIII
Big Gabe Cup #3
OSC Championship Season 13
Nations Cup 2026
ESL Pro League Season 23
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
IEM Kraków 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026
BLAST Bounty Winter Qual
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.