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Cap has said he would be very interested to see Topson in Team Liquid, presenting the idea as a hypothetical Dota 2 lineup rather than an announced move. The commentator raised the possibility during the Not For Broadcast podcast while speaking with Avery “SVG” Silverman. Topson, Team Liquid and the potential fit around the team were the direct focus of that portion of the conversation. No transfer, negotiations, roster decision or return to full-time competition was confirmed in the discussion.
The distinction matters because Cap was sharing what he would like to watch, not describing a completed team change. His proposal places Topson in the mid lane alongside Team Liquid’s existing pieces in an imagined setup, but the podcast did not establish whether Topson is seeking such an opportunity or whether Team Liquid is considering one. SVG pushed back on the certainty of the fit, turning the exchange into a discussion of player styles and practical circumstances rather than a report of a signing. That leaves the central development clear: Cap endorsed a possibility, while the people on the podcast treated it as an open question.
SVG sees questions in the pairing
SVG said he was not sure Topson and miCKe would work together as well as Cap suggested. In his view, there are metas in which the two could be highly effective, but he described Topson as more than the constantly aggressive mid player some viewers may expect. SVG said Topson can spend significant time farming, build toward the late game and choose his fighting moments carefully. To illustrate that view, he pointed to Topson’s Dragon Knight with Radiance, as well as Sniper, Arc Warden and Morphling. The contrast is important to the debate: Cap’s interest was built around the entertainment and talent of the hypothetical core pairing, whereas SVG assessed whether their approaches would naturally complement one another.
SVG also questioned what a genuine return by Topson would require beyond simply wanting to play again. He separated the idea of returning for matches from the larger commitment of joining a team, attending boot camps and travelling throughout a year. SVG’s impression was that Topson wants to play from home. He suggested that a team willing to work with a setup involving travel to selected LAN events could potentially make an arrangement possible. That was not presented as an existing offer or plan from Team Liquid. Instead, it identified the kind of logistical issue that could shape any future competitive return, regardless of whether the Team Liquid idea ever develops.
What Cap found appealing
Cap’s case for the concept was specific to the roles and players he named. He said the possible lineup would be fun to follow, while SVG acknowledged that it was an interesting option even as he raised his reservations. Their exchange therefore produced two different readings of the same hypothetical: one centered on the appeal of assembling prominent players, the other on stylistic balance and the demands of a full competitive schedule. Neither commentator described a completed roster process.
- Cap said he likes watching miCKe play carry and Topson play mid, which is the core pairing he highlighted in the proposed setup.
- Cap also singled out tOfu, saying his mechanical strength as a support stood out to him again in Team Liquid after what tOfu had shown in Gaimin Gladiators.
| Other podcast topic | Position expressed in the discussion |
|---|---|
| A full reunion of Tundra Esports’ The International 2022-winning roster | SVG said he would not want all five reunited, arguing that the former players’ ideas had worked by mixing with different teams and styles. |
| The future of South American players | SVG said he hoped core groups could find a European organisation, train and play in Europe, and receive a full year to show what they can do. |
The exchange also sat within a broader discussion of professional Dota 2’s changing landscape. SVG said veteran retirements would leave a gap that many people may not fully appreciate, offering a wider perspective beyond the hypothetical lineup.
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