r2der joins Meta Athena as a coach

Meta have brought in former Kongdoo Panthera player and Newbee coach r2der (also known as HyuN) to coach their Athena roster.

안녕하세요 The Met팀의 감독 강민규입니다.

오늘은 저희팀에 새로 합류하게된 코치를 소개드리기 위해 글을 쓰게 되었습니다.

이분은 저희팀에 오기 이전에 여러팀에서 멋진 모습들을 보여주셨던 @HyuN_OverWatch 코치님이십니다! pic.twitter.com/iCtN3FMnnI — The Meta (@TheMetaGaming) September 15, 2017

Meta announced r2der's addition to the organisation on Twitter.

Previously a member of Panthera's APEX Season 1 squad, r2der transitioned to his current coaching role after leaving Kongdoo late last year and joining Chinese organisation Newbee to coach their Overwatch team. He became teamless after Newbee disbanded, but this move to Meta marks his return to the competitive Overwatch scene.

Meta Athena failed to pick up a single victory in this season of APEX and as such will play in the relegation and promotion event 'Super Week'. Since a strong performance in Season 2, Athena have been unable to meet their reputation as an up-and-coming Korean power. Given this poor performance, as well as the possibility of players on the team departing for the Overwatch League, it seems to be highly likely that Athena will undergo further changes in the off season.