Danny “zonic” Sørensen isn’t just a former CS pro — he’s one of the most decorated coaches in Counter-Strike history. Five Majors with Astralis, a revolution in how teams prepare, and a systematic approach to every aspect of the game. He didn’t just win — he defined the meta.
But after his departure from Vitality, the doubts started to creep in:
Was he ever that good, or just lucky with rosters?
When zonic joined Falcons, he was given a hefty budget — and even heavier expectations. But the journey turned out to be long and painful. Still, he eventually found success.
Money in — but no results
Falcons rebuilt their core three times. There were experiments with veterans like NBK and BOROS, they tried young guns, shuffled roles — but nothing clicked. No synergy, no consistency, no results. The public mocked:
Wasted the sheikhs money, zonic is washed.
But few realized: he was building a roster for the long run. When Falcons signed the trio from ENCE and brought in Magisk, there was still no faith in the project. The team flopped again — even a rental of s1mple and signing dupreeh didn’t help. They needed a superstar, someone who would attract other top players, because word was, many simply refused to join the team.
Turning point
Things truly changed when the HEROIC trio — TeSeS, kyxsan, and degster — arrived. Alongside Magisk (with whom zonic had already won Majors) and then the big name — NiKo. On paper, it looked like a championship-caliber team, but in reality? It still struggled. Another wave of hate followed. But this time, something was different. zonic’s system was slowly taking shape. Roles, positions, preparation — it was no longer about improvising. It was a machine being built.
Bucharest: the first title
During PGL Bucharest 2025, rumors surfaced that m0NESY was joining. Falcons started 0-2 in the Swiss stage. But they turned it around, gained momentum, and reached the grand final — where they defeated G2.
- It wasn’t just a trophy — it was a statement: The zonic project is real, and it’s rising.
m0NESY and NiKo — a championship duo
When degster left, m0NESY entered — and the whole team ignited. His chemistry with NiKo, a bond we saw in G2, lit up once again. This wasn’t just a strong pair — this was a legendary duo that reads each other instinctively and clutches even the most hopeless rounds.
With only a single day of practice, Falcons reached the grand final of IEM Melbourne 2025, nearly taking down Vitality. That’s when the world took notice: Falcons are a serious threat now.
zonic did it again
Since the rebuild, Falcons have reached a whole new level. Three grand finals in a row. Four finals in 2025. They’re consistently at the top stages, knocking out elite teams and gaining more power with every event.
This isn’t just a rich project anymore. This is a top contender at every tournament, a team with a real system, character, and the legendary coach who once again outsmarted everyone.
So to all the skeptics who said, “wasted money,” “he’s washed,” “veteran signings were a mistake” — now all you can do is sit back and watch as zonic and Falcons write a brand-new chapter in Counter-Strike history.
