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NRG lifts second Rocket League World Championship trophy after beating Team Falcons

NRG lifts second Rocket League World Championship trophy after beating Team Falcons

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Andre Guaraldo

After almost six long years of waiting, NRG finally did it again. The North American powerhouse, one of the best Rocket League organizations of all time, captured their second Rocket League World Championship title yesterday, September 14th, defeating Team Falcons 4-1 in a dominant grand final performance at Lyon's LDLC Arena.

This championship victory marks the end of a drought that haunted an entire region. NRG's triumph marked the first time a North American team had claimed the ultimate Rocket League prize since their own 2019 conquest, breaking what felt like an eternal cycle of European and Middle Eastern dominance, with glimpses of South American highlights.

Breaking the Drought After 2,100 Days

The numbers tell a story of persistence and heartbreak. 2,100 days. That's how long North America had been wandering in the wilderness, watching other regions claim glory while their best teams fell short when it mattered most. The American trio of Massimo "Atomic" Franceschi, Landon "BeastMode" Konerman, and Daniel "Daniel" Piecenski, under coach Matthew "Satthew" Ackermann's guidance, finally put an end to this painful chapter.

What made this victory even sweeter was how they achieved it. Unlike teams that scraped through on luck or favorable brackets, NRG demonstrated complete control over their destiny. They swept Geekay Esports 4-0 in the semifinals, showing a level of efficiency that spoke to months of preparation paying off at exactly the right moment.

The Grand Final: A Masterclass in Composure

The championship match itself was a testament to NRG's mental fortitude. Team Falcons, who had won the Raleigh Major earlier in the season, came into this final riding high after their impressive 4-2 semifinal victory over tournament favorites Karmine Corp. But NRG had different plans.

The series opened with NRG taking a nervy 3-2 victory on Mannfield (Night). Team Falcons, led by the deadly trio of trk511, Kiileerrz and Rw9 struck back with a defensive masterpiece on Forbidden Temple, grinding out a 1-0 win that showcased exactly why they'd been so dangerous throughout the tournament.

But that would be their final moment of celebration. NRG seized the momentum in Game 3 with a clutch overtime victory on DFH Stadium, scoring just 13 seconds into the extra session. From there, they never looked back. A composed 2-1 win on Utopia Coliseum (Dusk) put them on the brink, before sealing the championship with a 3-2 result on AquaDome (Salty Shallows).

BeastMode Wins Rocket League World Championship MVP Award

While Rocket League remains fundamentally a team sport, individual performances that shift entire series deserves recognition. BeastMode, already North America's regular-season MVP, capped off his remarkable campaign by claiming the RLCS 2025 Season MVP award. The 19-year-old's combination of mechanical precision and ice-cold decision-making under pressure proved decisive in crucial moments.

Atomic's impact was equally significant, though perhaps more subtle. His rotations and shot placement consistently put Team Falcons in uncomfortable positions, while Daniel's calculated third-man play provided the defensive backbone that allowed his teammates to take risks. This wasn't a one-man show - it was three elite players functioning as a perfectly synchronized unit.

Looking Forward

This victory does more than just add another trophy to NRG's cabinet. It also validates their roster construction, their coaching philosophy, and their approach to high-pressure moments. After years of watching other regions celebrate, North America finally has its champions again.

The $300,000 prize money is nice, but the psychological impact of breaking this drought could prove even more valuable. For a region that had begun to doubt whether it could compete with the world's best, NRG's triumph provides both proof of concept and inspiration for future success.

As the confetti fell and the crowd at LDLC Arena erupted, one thing became crystal clear: North America is back at the top of the Rocket League world, and they have NRG to thank for showing them the way home.

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