Team Soul Claps Back at Thunder ‘Stealing’ Drama—Here’s the Real Story

The esports world has been buzzing with accusations of “player stealing” after Thunder’s sudden move shook the BGM BS stage. But now, Team Soul has finally broken their silence—and their explanation might just flip the narrative.

In a candid statement, Soul’s management admitted the decision to add Thunder was made just a day or two ago—not weeks in advance, as fans speculated. Why the rush? Because BGM BS wraps up on the 14th, and the BAMSD event kicks off only three days later. With such a massive tournament on the horizon, Soul felt rolling with just four core players was too risky.

“This wasn’t about replacing our current four—it was about security for the next event,” Team Soul clarified.
“Thunder was available, had synergy with Legit, and needed to confirm his future by 4 PM. So we locked it in.”

Thunder, formerly of Team Owes, became the perfect choice. He was free after BGM BS and already had chemistry with the squad. Soul insists it wasn’t “poaching”—just timing.

Still, the mid-tournament swap hit hard. Team Owes weren’t informed ahead of time, making their live reply from the BGM BS stage sting even more. Soul admits the drama stressed them out during crucial matches:

“I couldn’t even play for two days. The timing was brutal.”

Team Soul didn’t hold back on throwing shade at critics either:

“Anyone talking about poaching should check how many players they’ve poached in the past. We’ve always respected contracts and buyouts. The real issue is stupid deadlines forced on us by the system.”in the future

With Thunder officially joining, Soul’s “playing four” stays intact—but their bench just got sharper. Fans are now split: some applaud the move, others call it shady.

Will Thunder prove to be Soul’s secret weapon at BAMSD—or will this controversy haunt the org in the future? 👀 The next tournament will have all the answers.