Cloud9 and Mueller Esports Medicine Team Up to Push the Limits of Athlete Wellness

Los Angeles, CA — May 27th, 2025 — Cloud9 and Mueller Esports Medicine are teaming up to redefine recovery in esports, bridging the gap between traditional athletics and competitive gaming. This partnership, centered around none other than Super Smash Bros. icon mang0, champions a healthier future for every kind of competitor, from casual players to world-class pros.

For over 60 years, Mueller has helped traditional athletes bounce back faster, perform better, and stay healthy longer. Now, the same science-backed innovation is being introduced to a new arena: competitive gaming. With Mueller’s most advanced recovery tools–like the REVIVE pneumatic compression system and performance compression sleeves–now in mang0’s hands, the mission is clear: empower gamers to perform at their best, recover smarter, and play longer.

Gamers are athletes and the training that Cloud9 players complete on a daily basis imposes a similar wear and tear on their bodies. Partnering with Mueller Esports Medicine allows us to support mang0 from a health, wellness, and performance angle–key pillars at Cloud9 for all of our staff and players. Mueller’s resources will enable mang0 to extend his successful career for many years to come and continue competing and delivering memorable competitive matches. Welcome Mueller to the Cloud9 Family!

Jonathan Tran, President of Cloud9

Throughout the partnership, mang0 and Mueller aim to redefine esports wellness–creating a path where gamers are equipped with the tools and knowledge to prioritize their health and take control of their performance through sustainable habits.

Partnering with Cloud9 and mang0 is a natural next step for Mueller. We’ve spent decades building the highest quality and most innovative products for high-performance athletes. Esports competitors are no different. They demand endurance, sharpness, and recovery. We’re here to help them push further and feel better doing it.

Brett Mueller, CEO of Mueller Esports Medicine

With mang0 leading the charge, Cloud9 and Mueller are proud to set a new standard for performance and recovery in the world of esports. Fans can join the movement by following Cloud9 (@Cloud9) and Mueller (@muelleresportsmedicine) on social media, and experience Mueller’s cutting-edge Esports tools for themselves on their website at c9.gg/mueller.

About Cloud9

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 Esports emerged as one of the pioneering esports organizations in North America. Originally rooted in League of Legends, the team quickly gained attention for its competitive prowess and innovative strategies, securing back-to-back LCS victories in Summer 2013 and Spring 2014. Cloud9 Esports’s co-founders, Jack and Paullie Etienne, envisioned a top-tier organization that would not only excel in tournaments but also prioritize player welfare and development.

Committed to excellence across a diverse array of games, Cloud9 Esports boasts several remarkable accomplishments, a testament to the dedication of our players and staff. These include clinching the 2018 Rocket League World Championship, emerging victorious in the inaugural Overwatch World Championship, and holding the distinction of being the sole North American team to secure a Counter-Strike Major win and advance to the semi-finals of the League of Legends World Championship, among other achievements.

To this day, Cloud9 Esports has cemented itself as the pinnacle of esports excellence in the world. As the most successful and recognized organization in the region, we have forged a legacy defined by numerous global championships. Our organization continuously strives to captivate the esports community as the most beloved, successful, and iconic force driving esports to new heights.

About Mueller Sports Medicine

Mueller Sports Medicine, Inc. was founded more than 65 years ago by former University of Wisconsin basketball player turned registered pharmacist, Curt Mueller, who coined the term “sports medicine.” The company was based on developing better products to protect athletes from injury and enhance their performance and has expanded into the overall health and wellness segment for all audiences.

Mueller, which continues to be a family-owned company, was the first company to offer knee braces with the patented Triaxial Hinge (U.S. Patent Nos. 4,726,362 and 4,573,455) designed to properly track the knee joint and provide near-normal motion. Other products include HydraCinn® fabric, a moisture-management system that is soft, comfortable, durable and breathable for long term use, Mueller® Green, an earth-friendly line of braces and supports, and Mueller® TYPHOON Kinesiology Tape, featuring a revolutionary wave pattern adhesive that moves with the skin and muscles. Other brands include Sport Care®, Thor®, Omniforce®, PFTape®, Hot Stuff®, Hg80® featuring HydraCinn® fabric, Stickum™, MTape®, ProStrips®, Athletic Care®, Recoil®, REVIVE™, our newest offering in the Mueller® Recovery Care® line and Quench Gum®. The extensive line of sports medicine products can be found in more than 100 countries. www.muellersportsmed.com

Contact
For Cloud9
Veronica Cheng
Sr. Marketing Project Manager
press@cloud9.gg

For Mueller Sports Medicine
John Cayer
President
sportcare@muellersportsmed.com