LOUD to part ways with RobbieBk and coach Leader ahead of 2026

Written By Martin Arévalo-Östberg Editor
Last UpdatedSeptember 10, 2025 at 02:14PM
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LOUD's attempt to internationalize its VALORANT roster with a European player at the helm did not last. According to a report by THESPIKE Brazil, the team has decided to part ways with Dutch in-game leader Robbie "RobbieBk" Boerkamp and coach Kaan "Leader" Taşpınar ahead of the 2026 VCT season.

As LOUD eyes a rebuild, both RobbieBk and Leader have already been allowed to explore other options. Meanwhile, the future of the only non-Brazilian player left on the squad, Leandro "Virtyy" Moreno, remains in the air as the team continues to assess what the best possible lineup may look like moving forward.

RobbieBk out, Brazilian core remains

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RobbieBk's short time with LOUD is coming to an end. (Credit: Stefan Wisnoski/Riot Games)

After a disastrous showing at the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Americas Stage 1, where the team finished last in Group Alpha and failed to make playoffs, LOUD opted to bring RobbieBk half way through the year in hopes of turning the ship around. Unfortunately, it was just more of the same during the VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 - Americas Stage 2 for LOUD.

With the Dutch IGL leading the way, the team was able to win just one game throughout Stage 2, failing to qualify for playoffs once more. Now, LOUD will aim for at least a partial rebuild, saying goodbye to RobbieBk but retaining its core of Bryan "pANcada" Luna, Lucca "luk xo" Travaioli and Cauan "cauanzin" Pereira for 2026.

LOUD's current lineup:

  • Brazil Bryan "pANcada" Luna
  • Brazil Lucca "luk xo" Travaioli
  • Brazil Cauan "cauanzin" Pereira
  • Dominican Republic Leandro "Virtyy" Moreno

For all things VALORANT-related, make sure to stay tuned to THESPIKE.GG as we continue to update you with the freshest game and esports news.

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Martin Arévalo-Östberg

A lover of video games through and through, his passion for games began at an early age when he fell in love The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. After honing his skills with years of practice, Martin competed at a semi-professional level in World of Warcraft, both in PvE and PvP. He now enjoys all things esports, from VALORANT and Counter-Strike to League of Legends and StarCraft II. A writer at heart, Martin majored in English Literature before finding that the best way to combine his two passions was to start writing about video games. Also happens to be a bit of a sucker for stats and traditional sports. Martin currently works as an editor and writer for Strafe Esports, while also writing for TheSpike when he has the chance.

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