Former Team SoloMid strategic coach Josh "Jarge" Smith has joined Team Liquid as their head analyst, according to an announcement on the team's website.

Pretty excited to get 4th this split.https://t.co/FcorQdN9Yf — Jarge (@Jarge__) January 15, 2017

"Teams have had multiple coaches and multiple analysts way before, but as far as I know, this is the highest 'budget' staff that's been assembled on any LCS team before," Jarge said in a statement.

"Again, I could be wrong. I'm not privy to much inside information. As for how it works, it's too early to tell obviously I am hopeful and a lot of my job will be to marry the needs of the coaches with the skills and knowledge of the analytical team."

Jarge was previously TSM's strategic coach between 2015 and 2016, but declared his free agency in April, following the team's second place finish in the spring playoffs. Prior to joining TSM, he was Fnatic's head analyst.

In addition to Jarge, Liquid welcomed ex-Apex Gaming coach Brandon "Saintvicious" DiMarco as their new strategic coach on Jan. 13.

Along with analysts Kevin "TeeKHay" Bracken and Keith "Snowspots" Torres, TL's new support team are well poised to help the team as they begin the 2017 season on Jan. 21 with a match against Counter Logic Gaming.

"I think in-house analytical staff is going to fast become a necessity, not only for the benefit of the team since they have 24 hour access, but also for the growth of the staff," Jarge said in his statement.

"It's hard to learn if you're not inside the room."

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