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All CS2 Transfers and Roster Shuffles of the 2025 Summer Offseason

All CS2 Transfers and Roster Shuffles of the 2025 Summer Offseason

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Jul 12
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With the conclusion of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, the traditional summer offseason has officially begun — a time of rotations, transfers, and major roster decisions. Teams that fell short of their goals are rethinking their strategies, while players are searching for new challenges. This article covers all the major moves on the 2025 summer transfer market.

Metizport — First Change: hampus Benched

Swedish organization Metizport has officially announced that Hampus “hampus” Poser is no longer part of their starting lineup. In a statement on Twitter, the team said it was time to rethink their approach and explore new directions.

Hampus played 105 maps for Metizport, maintaining a 1.02 rating. His status is currently listed as “benched”, and the organization has yet to announce who will take his place.

Current Metizport roster:

  • adamb — 1.12 rating
  • Plopski — 1.11
  • L00m1 — 1.00
  • isak — 0.97
  • hampus — benched

A replacement is expected to be announced in the near future.

After NAVI’s semifinal loss to Team Vitality at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, team captain Aleksib hinted that roster changes could be on the horizon.

I think something’s going happen after this… – said Aleksib in a post-match interview.

After NAVI’s semifinal loss to Team Vitality at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, team captain Aleksib hinted that roster changes could be on the horizon. The community is already speculating on who might leave the squad. The most commonly mentioned names are jL and b1t, though no official confirmation has been given. According to insider KRL, NAVI are indeed looking to replace jL and iM, with internal promotions or a full restructure being considered. One possible move could be the promotion of Makazze from NAVI Junior, but this depends on whether the organization decides to sell their academy roster to Cloud9, as rumored.

The CS2 summer transfer window is just getting started, but it’s already clear that major changes are coming to top-tier teams. For some, this is an opportunity to start fresh; for others, it’s a risk of losing their spot on the big stage. The coming weeks may bring blockbuster announcements from G2, Falcons, BIG, Liquid, and more.

G2 Esports: Searching for Reinforcements

After a disappointing end to the first half of the season, G2 are actively working on roster changes. According to insider KRL, the organization initially sought to sign NertZ from Team Liquid, and the player himself was reportedly very interested in the move. However, Liquid refused, as KRL put it, because he’s their “only good player,” and his contract still has around 1.5 years left.

G2 are also considering young talent, with names like zweih from Nemiga and xKacpersky being among the options — the latter already reported in earlier rumors. These potential changes aim to refresh the team’s dynamic, which has recently fallen short of both fan and analyst expectations.

Team Spirit: Perfecto as the First Piece

Team Spirit are also on the verge of major roster changes. According to KRL, the team is planning two replacements, with Perfecto set to become the first new addition. His transfer would come at no cost to Spirit, likely due to an expired contract or internal agreement with his former club.

It’s currently unknown who he would replace, but the move suggests a bold rebuild for a team looking to establish consistency at the international level. The mystery surrounding the second potential change only adds to the anticipation of Spirit’s next announcement.

The MongolZ prepare to unveil their academy roster

The MongolZ have officially announced that they will soon reveal their academy lineup. The team’s brief tweet quickly gained traction, sparking interest among fans and analysts alike. Following the meteoric rise of their main roster on the international stage, launching an academy appears to be a natural step toward long-term development. The lineup is expected to feature young talents from Mongolia and other Asian countries, allowing The MongolZ to invest in the future of regional Counter-Strike.

First Changes After the Major: New Coach and AWPer Join Chinggis Warriors

Chinggis Warriors have announced roster changes following their historic Major debut. Head coach Badral “Carnage” Purevkhuu, who led the team to victory at MESA League Season 4 and guided them to their first-ever Major, has left his position less than a year after joining.

He has been replaced by Munkh-Ochir “Redka” Myagmarsuren, while AWPer Bilguun “bkzcurs3d” Dorj has joined the squad from The QUBE. Despite having only 31 official maps and an average rating of 0.80, his addition brings the active roster to six players. The organization has not yet provided an update on Sodbileg “cool4st” Batbaatar, who was signed on loan from IHC in April.

aNdu becomes a free agent after leaving GamerLegion

20-year-old Estonian Andreas “⁠aNdu⁠” Maasing has officially parted ways with GamerLegion after spending eight months on the bench and nearly three years within the organization. According to the player, he has been actively practicing and is now looking for a new team.

aNdu joined GamerLegion in 2023 as an academy player but quickly made his debut for the main roster, standing in for volt at ESL Challenger Atlanta. In April 2024, he was promoted to the starting lineup following Keoz’s benching, but was soon replaced by Tauson ahead of the European RMR. He then went on loan to CPH Wolves, where he averaged a 1.15 rating, and in June helped the mix team fish123 win United21 League Season 33.

Alliance bench PlesseN, end of founding CS2 core

Alliance have announced the benching of Niclas “⁠PlesseN⁠” Plessen after nearly two years on the active roster. The 27-year-old was part of the original trio signed in 2023 when the organization returned to CS2. Throughout his time, PlesseN played 447 maps with a 1.05 average rating, mostly in online tournaments and local Swedish events. Despite some success — including a runner-up finish at Elisa Nordic Championship — the team struggled to rise above the tier-three scene. His removal marks the end of Alliance’s founding lineup. Further roster updates are expected soon.

Current Alliance lineup:

  • twist
  • avid
  • upE
  • eraa
  • Hawk (coach)
  • PlesseN (benched)

Rare Atom sign Trash, move somebody to the bench

Rare Atom have officially signed Aojie “⁠Trash⁠” Tian from E9, bringing in the young talent to replace veteran HaoWen “⁠somebody⁠” Xu, who has been moved to the bench. The roster change follows a string of underwhelming results, including a third-place finish in the China Regional Qualifier for the Austin Major and modest showings at ESL Challenger Asia-Pacific and XSE Pro League Chengdu.

Rare Atom hope the addition of fresh talent will help them return to the level that saw them qualify for the Shanghai Major in 2024. somebody, who joined from TYLOO in late 2023, averaged a 1.09 rating during his time with the team.

Imperial bench decenty

Brazilian team Imperial continue their roster overhaul — Lucas “⁠decenty⁠” Bacelar has been moved to the bench, becoming the second player sidelined this offseason after chayJESUS. The former FURIA Academy player joined the team in October 2023 as a replacement for boltz and helped Imperial qualify for three consecutive Majors, averaging a 1.12 rating during his time.Following their early elimination from the BLAST.tv Austin Major, the organization is reportedly considering bringing back Marcelo “⁠chelo⁠” Cespedes, who remains benched at FURIA.

Current Imperial roster:

  • Vinicius “⁠VINI⁠” Figueiredo
  • Santino “⁠try⁠” Rigal
  • Kaiky “⁠noway⁠” Santos
  • Rafael “⁠zakk⁠” Fernandes (coach)
  • Richard “⁠chayJESUS⁠” Seidy (benched)
  • Lucas “⁠decenty⁠” Bacelar (benched)

Update June 28, 2025 

Shr and chelo: Imperial’s New Double Reinforcement Ahead of Thunderpick World Championship

Imperial are preparing for roster changes as José “Shr” Gil and Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes join the team. Shr is making his first move outside Portugal after stints with SAW, OFFSET, GTZ, and FTW, while chelo returns to Imperial two years after leaving for FURIA. The duo will replace chayJESUS, who was recently benched, and decenty.

For 24-year-old Shr, this transfer marks an important step in his career despite a challenging start at the tier-one level. His short time with SAW ended on a high note, posting a 1.08 rating during the team’s surprise quarter-final run at PGL Astana. The revamped Imperial lineup is now preparing for their debut at the Thunderpick World Championship South America Series 1, where they received a direct invite to the playoffs.

zAAz parts ways with Imperial Valkyries

Zainab “⁠zAAz⁠” Turkie has parted ways with Imperial Valkyries after seven months with the team. She joined the organization in May 2024 alongside her former Nigma Galaxy teammates. During her time with the squad, zAAz won ESL Impact League Seasons 5 and 6, and competed at the IEM Katowice Play-in and PGL Cluj-Napoca. Her final event was Impact League Season 7, where the team fell short in the semi-finals against FURIA fe. With a 1.11 rating and a 58% map win rate, she said her goodbye:

Thank you for everything imperialesports New challenges await, and more updates will hopefully come after the player break

Current Imperial Valkyries roster:

  • Ana “⁠ANa⁠” Dumbravă
  • Victoria “⁠tory⁠” Kazieva
  • Alexandra “⁠twenty3⁠” Timonina
  • Katarína “⁠Kat⁠” Vašková
  • Kamen “⁠bubble⁠” Kostadinov (coach)

Heroic sign new head coach — TOBIZ joins from MOUZ NXT

Heroic have officially announced the signing of a new head coach — Tobias “TOBIZ” Theo, who previously led the academy roster of MOUZ NXT. Under his guidance, the team found notable success on the tier-2 and tier-3 scene, claiming victories at WePlay Academy League Season 3, WePlay Academy League Season 4, and CCT Season 1 North Europe Series #5. They also secured a 3rd–4th place finish at RES European Series #6.

Heroic are hopeful that TOBIZ’s experience in developing young talent and his structured approach to team building will help restore stability and competitiveness to the roster after a long period of changes in both lineup and coaching staff.

HEROIC are now:

  • Linus “⁠LNZ⁠” Holtäng
  • Simon “⁠yxngstxr⁠” Boije
  • Andrey “⁠tN1R⁠” Tatarinovich
  • Tobias “⁠TOBIZ⁠” Theo (coach)

Benched:

  • Linus “⁠nilo⁠” Bergman
  • Yasin “⁠xfl0ud⁠” Koç

Update June 29, 2025

gr1ks strengthens HEROIC — roster update ahead of the new season

Belarusian player gr1ks has joined HEROIC, replacing SunPayus, who left the team after a series of inconsistent performances. This move marks an important step for HEROIC in their attempt to refresh their gameplay and find a new balance within the lineup. With gr1ks on board, the team gains a fresh perspective on the AWPer role and additional individual firepower.

Current HEROIC roster:

  • LNZ – in-game leader (IGL)
  • yxngstxr
  • tN1R
  • gr1ks
  • TOBIZ – coach

Bobeksde moved to the bench in European organization 9INE

European organization 9INE has announced that Bobeksde has been moved to the bench, with the decision taking effect immediately. According to the team, it was a difficult but carefully considered move as part of a roster rebuild ahead of the upcoming season.

Bobeksde joined 9INE at the beginning of 2025, but the team struggled to find consistent results. The organization thanked him for his contribution and dedication. 9INE is currently exploring options for the future and promised to share more updates soon.

Update July 3, 2025

Mateusz “mantuu” Wilczewski has officially parted ways with 9INE after spending over a year with the Polish organization. During his tenure, he consistently delivered solid performances, averaging a 1.08 rating. In March, the team narrowly missed a breakthrough, falling just one spot short of entering the VRS top 30. However, following a series of roster changes, 9INE have opted for a rebuild, leaving mantuu as a free agent exploring new opportunities. While recovering from injury, he remains open to joining organizations as a content creator and is also available to work as an analyst — either for teams or tournament organizers.

Meanwhile, 9INE have announced the addition of another Polish player, cej0t, who steps in to replace 🇸🇪 bobeksde following his recent departure from the team.

Current 9INE roster:

  • raalz (IGL)
  • faveN
  • kraghen
  • cej0t
  • BERRY (coach)

Maxster joins EYEBALLERS

Swedish team EYEBALLERS has officially announced the signing of 20-year-old Max “maxster” Jansson, who will join the active roster on July 1. The former Young Ninjas and Ninjas in Pyjamas player is known for his consistent performance and experience, which is expected to boost the team’s ambitions to climb higher in the rankings. As part of this move, EYEBALLERS also plans a roster change, with more details to be revealed soon.

Update June 30, 2025

makazze promoted as NAVI Junior disbanded

NAVI have promoted 18-year-old Drin “⁠makazze⁠” Shaqiri to the main CS2 team after a standout year in the academy, where he averaged a 1.19 rating. The move follows the main roster’s decline in early 2025 and their BLAST.tv Austin Major exit.

Coach B1ad3 noted the roster change wasn’t due to any individual underperforming but was needed to refresh the lineup. makazze’s aggressive entry style overlaps with iM, suggesting tactical adjustments ahead.

The rest of the NAVI Junior roster — dem0n, Krabeni, cmtry, dziugss, and coach coolio — has been placed on the transfer list. The squad holds Major-eligible ranking points and is expected to draw interest.

NAVI plan to rebuild their academy with a new lineup soon, continuing their commitment to developing top-tier talent.

Bad News Eagles announce disband after IESF

Bad News Eagles will officially disband following their final appearance at the IESF World Championship, bringing an end to a remarkable three-year journey. The Kosovar team rose to fame with their Cinderella run at PGL Major Antwerp 2022, going from LAN cafés to the Legends Stage and earning respect across the scene.

They later qualified for two more Majors — IEM Rio and BLAST.tv Paris — famously eliminating FaZe in the Legends Stage of the former. In 2024, they briefly played under the GUILD banner, but the partnership ended in May, and the players reunited under BNE in early 2025. However, struggles continued, and the team has now decided to part ways.

These past few months were tough, and we couldn’t find us improving,” the team said in their statement. “This is not goodbye — it’s simply the end of one chapter, and the beginning of many new ones.

nilo returns to HEROIC roster

HEROIC have reinstated 20-year-old Swede Linus “⁠nilo⁠” Bergman to their active lineup after six months on the bench. The player had not featured in a single match since joining from Metizport due to personal circumstances.

nilo replaces xfl0ud, who was recently benched in a surprise move, and will step in following the departures of SunPayus and sAw to G2. His return will require role adjustments, as nilo plays more of a lurker role rather than an aggressive entry.

Current HEROIC roster:

  • Linus “⁠LNZ⁠” Holtäng
  • Simon “⁠yxngstxr⁠” Boije
  • Andrey “⁠tN1R⁠” Tatarinovich
  • Gleb “⁠gr1ks⁠” Gazin
  • Linus “⁠nilo⁠” Bergman
  • Tobias “⁠TOBIZ⁠” Theo (coach)
  • Yasin “⁠xfl0ud⁠” Koç (benched)

poiii departs EYEBALLERS after contract expiration

EYEBALLERS have announced the departure of 18-year-old Swede Alex “⁠poiii⁠” Nyholm Sundgren, whose contract expired at the end of June. The player has decided not to continue with Jesper “⁠JW⁠” Wecksell’s lineup and is set to join a new team.

poiii joined EYEBALLERS a year ago from Lilmix, where he had built a reputation as one of Sweden’s most promising young talents. However, he struggled to live up to expectations, averaging a 1.02 rating over 255 maps, mostly against teams outside the top 50.

The organization had already confirmed that his spot will be filled by Max “⁠maxster⁠” Jansson.

Current EYEBALLERS roster:

  • Jesper “⁠JW⁠” Wecksell
  • Ludvig “⁠HEAP⁠” Alonso
  • Sebastian “⁠dex⁠” Samuelsson
  • Kalle “⁠Ro1f⁠” Johansson
  • Max “⁠maxster⁠” Jansson
  • Faruk “⁠pita⁠” Pita (coach)

SINNERS move MoriiSko and ZEDKO to inactive roster

SINNERS have announced that Josef “⁠MoriiSko⁠” Maurenc and Jindřich “⁠ZEDKO⁠” Chyba have been moved to the inactive roster. Both players are now free to explore new opportunities outside the organization.

The decision comes as part of an internal rebuild following a series of disappointing results, including a loss to Inner Circle in ESEA Advanced and the failure to qualify for the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

MoriiSko leaves the active lineup after one year with a 0.99 average rating over 406 maps. Alongside ZEDKO, he helped the team win CCT Europe Series 11, European Pro League Season 24, and the Tipsport Cup Spring 2025.

volt departs GamerLegion after two years with the team

GamerLegion have officially parted ways with Sebastian “⁠volt⁠” Maloș, ending the Romanian player’s two-year stint with the organization. He had been benched since January, when REZ joined the active roster.

The 23-year-old averaged a 1.00 rating over 264 maps, with his last event being the Perfect World Shanghai Major. During his time with GamerLegion, volt attended two Majors, reached the quarter-finals at Gamers8, and won CCT Europe Series 13.

volt is now a free agent and actively looking for a new team, stating he’s open to all rifling roles except IGL.

Update July 1, 2025

Polish AWPer leaves Monte and looks for a new team

Polish sniper hades has officially left Monte’s bench and become a free agent. He had been part of the Ukrainian team for over half a year, and most recently played on loan for G2 Esports. With the European powerhouse, hades took part in three major tournaments — PGL Major Astana 2025, IEM Dallas 2025, and BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — where he showcased consistent performance and experience. The player is now open to new opportunities.

Qikert moved to PARIVISION’s bench

PARIVISION have moved Alexey “⁠Qikert⁠” Golubev to the bench, ending his 18-month run with the active lineup. During his time with the team, the Kazakh rifler took on secondary calling and IGL duties, won CCT Europe Series 16, and led efforts to qualify for Majors — but the season ended on a disappointing note.

Qikert is now open to new opportunities and looking to return to Tier-1:

I’ve grown as a leader. I’m ready to take on a new challenge and lead a team forward.

chelo returns to Imperial

Imperial have confirmed the signing of Marcelo “⁠chelo⁠” Cespedes, marking his return to the team after a year with FURIA. The 27-year-old replaces Richard “⁠chayJESUS⁠” Seidy, and another change is expected soon with José “⁠Shr⁠” Gil reportedly set to join in place of Lucas “⁠decenty⁠” Bacelar.

chelo had been on FURIA’s bench since April, when the team shifted to an international lineup with YEKINDAR and molodoy. He returns to Imperial, where he previously averaged a 1.12 rating — significantly better than the 1.00 he posted over 309 maps with FURIA.

The new Imperial roster, featuring chelo and Shr, is currently debuting against Bounty Hunters in the Thunderpick World Championship SA Series 1.

NIP Impact sign Zana, replace ramziiN

Ana “⁠Zana⁠” Queiroz has officially joined NIP Impact, replacing Anna “⁠ramziiN⁠” Ramsing on the roster. The 23-year-old AWPer arrives from BIG EQUIPA after three years with the Portuguese team.

This is the first roster change for NIP Impact since signing vilga in June 2024 and comes after the team’s semi-final run at the ESL Impact League Season 7 Finals in Dallas.

Zana is a significant firepower upgrade, having averaged a 1.15 rating in BIG EQUIPA, while ramziiN’s form had declined to a 0.93 rating in 2025.

bobeksde joins EYEBALLERS, HEAP departs the team

EYEBALLERS have announced the signing of Swedish rifler bobeksde from 9INE. He will join the active lineup in approximately two weeks, after the team completes their matches in Winline Insight Season 7 and Exort The Proving Grounds Season 2.

At the same time, the organization confirmed that HEAP is leaving the team, as both parties mutually agreed not to renew his contract after failing to reach a beneficial agreement.

Updated EYEBALLERS roster:

  • JW
  • maxster
  • bobeksde
  • Ro1f
  • dex

Wildcard bench phzy and stanislaw after turbulent first half of 2025

Wildcard have officially moved Swedish AWPer Love “⁠phzy⁠” Smidebrant and Canadian IGL Peter “⁠stanislaw⁠” Jarguz to the bench. The announcement follows a difficult stretch for the team, including early exits at international LANs and a disappointing elimination at the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

phzy, who averaged a team-high 1.14 rating across 167 maps, expressed surprise at the decision, while stanislaw, a pivotal figure in the team’s rise through North America and qualification for the Shanghai Major, is now open to coaching or a potential move to Europe.

The changes leave Wildcard without a veteran IGL and raise questions about the team’s future direction.

history becomes free agent after Fluxo contract expires

Brazilian AWPer Allan “⁠history⁠” Lawrenz has officially parted ways with Fluxo following the expiration of his 2.5-year contract. The 23-year-old, who had multiple bench stints during his time with the team, reflected that he “never quite managed to fit in properly” within the organization, but expressed gratitude for the opportunity.

history most recently rejoined the active roster in early 2025 but benched himself just two months later, citing underperformance. Now, he enters free agency and is open to new opportunities.

Update July 2, 2025

STYKO benched as Inner Circle prepares full rebuild

Inner Circle have made another roster change, benching Martin “STYKO” Styk, who had been serving as the team’s in-game leader. Following recent departures of oskar, Q-Q, and Fessor, the only active members remaining are Szymon “kRaSnaL” Mrozek and coach Piotr “nawrot” Nawrocki.

STYKO clarified that the decision wasn’t based on his individual performance or leadership qualities, but rather aligned with the organization’s broader strategy. Although frustrated by the outcome, he remains highly motivated and committed to continuing his career as an IGL. He feels he has grown significantly in the role over the past six months and is confident in his ability to bring value to other teams.

Since taking on leadership duties in January, STYKO faced challenges alongside the team, including limited opportunities in Valve-sanctioned events. Even after replacing coach lmbt with nawrot in April, Inner Circle struggled to gain traction. With a difficult summer behind them, the organization is now planning a complete rebuild and has stated that their new lineup will be revealed soon.

ECO Warriors disband after short-lived run

Julia “juliano” Kiran has confirmed the disbandment of ECO Warriors, marking the end of the team’s run after just one season. The roster was formed in January as an orgless mix around juliano, former NAVI Javelins duo vicu and D7, and others — but never secured the organizational support they had hoped for.

Despite some promising moments, including two runner-up finishes at Tradeit Masters events and a respectable 6th place in ESL Impact Season 7 Europe, the team missed out on LAN qualification and gradually began to split. D7 was the first to leave in June, with the rest of the roster following shortly after.

All five players are now free agents:

  • Julia “juliano” Kiran
  • Marta “D7” Asensio
  • Wiktoria “vicu” Janicka
  • Alexandra “kyossa” Tykhonska
  • Narmina “wieenN” Gasanova

poiii joins Alliance on a free transfer

Swedish rifler Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren has officially joined Alliance after his contract with EYEBALLERS expired. The 18-year-old talent replaces Niclas “PlesseN” Plessen and becomes the fifth member of the roster ahead of the new season.

Touted as “Sweden’s next superstar” by JW, poiii will now continue his development under the leadership of another veteran, Simon “twist” Eliasson. Although his overall rating at EYEBALLERS was 1.02, poiii showed signs of growth with a 1.11 rating over the last three months.

Update July 3, 2025

PARIVISION have officially announced the signing of 19-year-old Andrey “AW” Anisimov from AMKAL, who steps in to replace Alexey “Qikert” Golubev. Following Qikert’s departure, Dzhami “Jame” Ali returns to the in-game leader role — a position from which he famously led Outsiders to Major victory in 2022. Jame will once again combine AWPing duties with shot-calling.

AW, previously known for his performances with DMS and AMKAL, was the only player on his former team to maintain a rating above 1.03 this year (1.11). With his arrival, PARIVISION have formed a young rifling core featuring AW, xiELO, nota, and BELCHONOKK. However, defining clear roles remains a challenge for coach Dastan “dastan” Akbayev and Jame, as all three newcomers share a similar rifling style.

Update July 4, 2025

Latvian Boost: YEKINDAR officially joins FURIA

Latvian star player Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis has officially joined FURIA’s CS2 roster on a permanent basis. Following a successful stint as a stand-in—during which the team secured 4th place at PGL Astana 2025 and reached the top 8 at the BLAST.tv Austin Major—the organization has bought out his contract from Team Liquid. FURIA emphasized that YEKINDAR has already proven himself as a key part of the squad and will strengthen the team’s ambitions on the international CS2 stage.

Update July 5, 2025

Wildcard lock in final roster with fr3nd and Peeping ahead of Belgrade LAN

Wildcard have officially confirmed the signing of two players — Polish AWPer Sebastian “fr3nd” Kuśmierz and Jaxon “Peeping” Cornwell, who replaces Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz. fr3nd had been part of Wildcard Academy since January 2025 and previously stood in for the main team at ESL Challenger Atlanta 2024. During his time in the academy, he posted a 1.16 rating across 68 maps, albeit against teams outside HLTV’s Top 50.

This pair of moves completes the team’s lineup following the benching of Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz and Love “phzy” Smidebrant on July 1st.

The updated Wildcard roster with fr3nd and Peeping is expected to debut on July 15th at the FISSURE Playground #1 LAN event in Belgrade.

Current Wildcard roster:

  • JBa
  • Sonic
  • susp
  • Peeping
  • fr3nd
  • vinS (coach)

Update July 6, 2025

NaToSaphiX joins Falcons as academy coach

Falcons Esports have officially unveiled NaToSaphiX as the head coach of their newly launched academy project – Falcons Force. The 28-year-old Dane transitions into this role after over a year of coaching NIP Impact, where he helped the team reach the ESL Impact League semi-finals in Season 7.

Previously known for his playing stints with Sprout, HEROIC, and Complexity, NaToSaphiX now takes on the challenge of building Falcons Force from scratch. The academy aims to scout and develop young talent capable of competing on the world stage.

Applications are now open, with tryouts and evaluation phases set to follow.

Update July 7, 2025

Team Spirit bench magixx after six years, eye up zweih

Team Spirit have officially moved Boris “magixx” Vorobiev to the bench, ending a nearly six-year run as a starter. Although still under contract, the 22-year-old is now inactive, marking Spirit’s first roster change in 18 months.

magixx joined the team in 2019 as a young talent and helped shape its identity across multiple eras. He was part of major milestones — a top-4 run at PGL Major Antwerp 2022, victory at IEM Katowice 2024, and Spirit’s historic Perfect World Shanghai Major win later that year, where his performance in playoffs proved crucial.

Despite those highs, magixx had faced criticism in recent months for inconsistent form. He acknowledged these struggles himself, stating that Spirit’s results often hinged on his impact: “We might be better if I just kill more.”

With this change, Spirit are reportedly targeting Ivan “zweih” Gogin, a 17-year-old rising star who posted a 1.21 rating in Stage 1 and 1.28 in Stage 2 at the BLAST.tv Austin Major. Spirit view zweih as a promising anchor and potential long-term piece alongside donk and sh1ro.

reck departs M80 after two years with the team

North American player Ethan Riley “reck” Serrano has officially parted ways with M80, where he had been competing since 2023. During his time with the team, he helped secure several titles, including victories at ESL Challenger League Seasons 46, 47, and 48, as well as the Thunderpick World Championship 2024: North American Series #1.

The team bid a warm farewell to reck and thanked him for his dedication and contributions over the past two years.

According to rumors, HexT, currently playing for NGR, is a potential replacement. However, the organization has yet to make an official announcement.

Official: NRG Bench oSee, HexT Moves to M80

NRG have officially benched Josh “oSee” Ohm, confirming earlier reports, and announced the transfer of Jadan “HexT” Postma to M80.

While oSee was offered a chance to remain with the team in a rifling role, he chose to bench himself and explore new opportunities. His time at NRG began in November 2023 as part of the organization’s return to Counter-Strike and saw him win several NA titles, including Fragadelphia 18 and ESL Challenger League Season 49.

Despite a strong average of 1.15 rating across 361 maps, oSee struggled to deliver at LAN events — recording only a 1.05 LAN rating, affected by underwhelming performances at IEM Dallas and the Austin Major.

HexT, meanwhile, has been transferred to M80 after being part of NRG’s core since their comeback to CS. Both players played a key role in building the team’s foundation.

M80 Sign HexT, Replace reck in First 2025 Roster Move

M80 have officially signed Jadan “HexT” Postma as the replacement for Ethan “reck” Serrano, ending the latter’s two-year tenure with the team.

The move comes after a rough season for M80, who failed to reach expectations at key events like ESL Pro League S21, BLAST Open Lisbon, PGL Astana, and the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

HexT, formerly of NRG, averaged a 1.11 rating in 2025, playing in similar roles to reck — anchoring CT sites and lurking on T sides. Despite some positional overlap with teammates s1n and Swisher, HexT’s experience should ease the transition as the team aims for a reset in the second half of the year.

ArtFr0st Joins BetBoom on Loan for FISSURE Playground 1

BetBoom have benched longtime AWPer Aleksandr “zorte” Zagodyrenko and will play with Artem “ArtFr0st” Kharitonov on loan from PARIVISION during FISSURE Playground 1.

This marks another shift in BetBoom’s rebuilding process, leaving Pavel “S1ren” Ogloblin as the last remaining member of the original 2023 roster. ArtFr0st, previously benched by PARIVISION and briefly loaned to AMKAL, will aim to make an impact — especially after posting a 1.17 rating in 2025.

BetBoom had flashes of promise early in the year but struggled for consistency. A 0-3 run in Stage 2 at the Austin Major and a dip in form from zorte (whose rating dropped to 1.08 in 2025) prompted the change.

Update July 8, 2025

Imperial sign Shr as final roster piece

José “Shr” Gil has officially joined Imperial Esports, completing the team’s new roster for the upcoming CS2 season. The Portuguese rifler arrives from SAW, where he spent the last five months benched after a slow start to the year.

Shr replaces decenty, who is reportedly moving to Fluxo, and already made a strong first impression by helping Imperial win the Thunderpick World Championship South America Series 1, securing a spot in the closed qualifier for the LAN event in Malta.

With this signing, Imperial now field a fully international roster, blending Brazilian firepower with Argentinian and Portuguese talent as they aim to bounce back in the Circuito FERJEE de Esports 2025.

BIG appoint ScrunK as new head coach

Robin “ScrunK” Röpke has officially taken over as head coach of BIG, replacing interim coach xenn, who will remain as assistant and oversee the academy team.

ScrunK, a former player for German squads like ALTERNATE aTTaX and later international sides Sangal and Fire Flux, previously worked as an analyst for HEROIC. The 29-year-old now transitions fully into coaching, aiming to guide BIG back into the top 20 rankings.

I believe BIG currently has the best German players united in one lineup, and I’m confident we can succeed together, said ScrunK.

BIG’s leadership sees this as part of a broader rebuild phase that includes revamping the academy system and staff structure. Before fully stepping into the coaching role, ScrunK will make one final appearance as a player at the upcoming European Esports Championship, subbing in for hyped.

Blytz Returns to Nexus After Over Three Years

Nexus have announced the return of Raul “⁠Blytz⁠” Gligor, who re-joins the Romanian squad after more than three years. The 25-year-old previously played for Nexus in 2018–2019 and again briefly in 2021.

Since his departure, Blytz had stints with Enterprise, ECLOT, and Sangal, performing well in the lower tiers of European CS. His best form came with ECLOT, where he averaged a 1.13 rating.

He replaces ragga, who was released earlier this July. This iteration of Nexus reunites Blytz with former teammates from the 2021 roster.

NRG Sign nosraC and XotiC Ahead of Fragadelphia 19

NRG have officially added Carson “nosraC” O’Reilly and Zack “XotiC” Elshani to their roster, replacing HexT and oSee after underwhelming results on the international stage.

nosraC reunites with Jeorge after leading Getting Info earlier this year, while XotiC will take over the AWP role with limited recent HLTV activity.

The retooled roster will debut at Fragadelphia 19, starting July 17 in Canada.

Update July 9, 2025

flashie Becomes Team Liquid’s New Head Coach

Team Liquid has appointed Viktor “flashie” Tamás Bea as their new head coach. The Hungarian joins after a two-year run as NAVI’s analyst, where he contributed to their international lineup and a Team of the Year-winning season in 2024.

With past coaching stints in Hungary and North America, flashie now steps into Liquid during a turbulent period marked by underperformance and potential roster changes.

He replaces mithR, who left in March, and will aim to bring stability and direction to the squad moving forward.

Metizport Sign Jackinho and Rising Star MaiL09

Metizport have completed their rebuild with the signing of Jack “Jackinho” Ström Mattsson as IGL and Liam “MaiL09” Tügel, a 16-year-old Swedish prodigy.

Jackinho returns after spells with CPH Wolves and Lilmix, taking over leadership duties from hampus. Alongside him, former CPH Wolves assistant ner0 joins as part of the coaching staff.

MaiL09 arrives following standout performances with Johnny Speeds and prior experience in GODSENT and Young Gods, boasting a 1.31 rating in his last LAN.

GamerLegion Sign French AWPer Kursy

GamerLegion have officially added Jérémy “Kursy” Gast as their new AWPer, replacing sl3nd ahead of FISSURE Playground 1.

The 23-year-old joins from the GenOne project, previously playing with legends like shox and SmithZz in Nakama. Kursy holds a 1.13 rating in 2025 but has limited tier-one experience.

He’ll debut for GamerLegion in Group A against FURIA, SAW, and Wildcard next week in Belgrade.

broky Returns to FaZe Starting Five

Helvijs “broky” Saukants is officially back in FaZe Clan’s active lineup after two months on the bench. The team announced his return with the caption: “Recharged, refreshed, and readier than ever.”

The move ends the temporary chapter with s1mple, who stood in during IEM Dallas and the BLAST.tv Austin Major. With this, any speculation of a permanent role for the Ukrainian star is over.

FaZe’s current lineup:

  • Håvard “⁠rain⁠” Nygaard
  • Finn “⁠karrigan⁠” Andersen
  • Robin “⁠ropz⁠” Kool
  • David “⁠frozen⁠” Čerňanský
  • Helvijs “⁠broky⁠” Saukants
  • Coach: Filip “⁠NEO⁠” Kubski

Update July 10, 2025

NIP Bench arrozdoce, Loan xKaspersky from ENCE

Ninjas in Pyjamas have announced the removal of Rafael “arrozdoce” from their active CS roster, calling it a “difficult decision.” The organization thanked him for his contributions and wished him success in future endeavors.

To fill the gap ahead of IEM Cologne, NIP have brought back a familiar face — xKaspersky, joining the team on loan from ENCE.

The move aims to reinforce the roster with a known and trusted presence as they prepare for one of the summer’s key LAN events.

Update July 11, 2025

YouKnow becomes new 3DMAX coach with only three maps on HLTV

Frenchman YouKnow has been appointed head coach of 3DMAX’s CS2 roster. Interestingly, his HLTV profile shows just three maps played on the professional scene as a player. Despite lacking top-tier experience, the organization places its trust in him as a strategic leader. He will be assisted by AlexTopGoal, who joins the team as an assistant coach.

SPELLAN and oxygeN Depart 500 as Team Eyes International Future

Teodor “⁠SPELLAN⁠” Nikolov and Blagoi “⁠oxygeN⁠” Dimitrov have officially left 500 following the expiration of their contracts.

SPELLAN revealed that the Bulgarian organization is planning to build an international lineup, marking a significant shift from their national core.

Both players were key to 500’s rise to 27th in the global rankings earlier this year after winning the ICE Invitational and CCT S2 Europe Series 17, though recent form saw them slip to 74th.

Eternal Fire revamp roster after two months — welcome three new players from Sangal

Eternal Fire have undergone a major rebuild, benching lugseN, jresy, and EMSTAR just two months after forming the roster. Replacing them are three players from Sangal Esports — bnox, mASKED, and maaryy. The updated lineup now looks as follows:

  • Ömer “imoRR” Karataş (IGL)
  • Buğra “Calyx” Arkın
  • Martin “maaryy” Nakonieczny
  • Bartek “mASKED” Trybuła
  • Bartosz “bnox” Niebisz
  • Kadir “ElPrincipe” Sivri (coach)

The organization appears to be betting on fresh blood and experienced leadership to drive the team forward.

sk0R Returns to The Huns, Reuniting with Bart4k and nin9

Tengis “⁠sk0R⁠” Batjargal has officially rejoined The Huns, transferring from Eruption. This marks his second stint with the Mongolian organization, where he previously played in 2023–2024.

He reunites with former teammates Bart4k and nin9, and will now work under coach Carnage, who also joined recently. The move finalizes The Huns’ rebuild following the departure of ncl and benching of yAmi in June.

stadodo Leaves Iberian Soul After 18 Months

Renato “⁠stadodo⁠” Gonçalves has officially parted ways with Iberian Soul, marking the end of an 18-month journey that included a PGL Major Copenhagen appearance and a semi-final run at FiReLEAGUE 2024 Global Finals.

The split comes after the team lost KOI’s backing earlier this year but remained competitive, recently winning Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 3 with smooya as a stand-in.

stadodo, who played his last match in a 2-0 win over EYEBALLERS, is now a free agent and open to new opportunities.

 

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