As we know, after taking a break from his player career, SofM has returned to Vietnam to rest and focus on his personal endeavors. Additionally, throughout various League of Legends tournaments such as VCS, LCK, MSI, and Worlds, SofM has also been included in the list of players allowed to co-stream the events. His analyses and insights have been highly professional and attracted a large audience.
Recently, it has been confirmed that Vikings Gaming has acquired Saigon Buffalo along with their VCS slot starting in 2024. For those who may not know, Vikings Gaming is a chain of internet cafes backed by SofM, and since then, there has been a lot of speculation that SofM might return to professional League of Legends, but obviously in a different capacity than when he was a player. Specifically, many are guessing that SofM could take on a management role for Vikings Esports or even a coaching position, as he has some experience from participating in the Hangzhou Asian Games.
However, according to some information circulating among LPL media, SofM might actually become a coach, but in the LPL. A close friend of the former players from Snake Esports (including SofM) indicated that SofM could return to the LPL and join the coaching staff of Bilibili Gaming. As many know, SofM has a very good relationship with many players from BLG. Moreover, in the LPL, SofM’s reputation is well-established, and he would easily connect with the players.
Fans in both VCS and LPL are eagerly anticipating the possibility of seeing SofM on the coaching bench. However, there are also opinions suggesting that even if he joins the LPL and signs with BLG, SofM might only serve as an assistant or analyst to gain more experience if he truly wants to pursue a coaching path.
But regardless, it seems that in the 2024 season, fans will get to see SofM in a new role alongside his work as a streamer. This could be an important choice, impacting not only SofM’s career but also the League of Legends scene in both VCS and LPL.