Wildcard have announced one of the most radical roster decisions in Western CS2 in recent months. The organization has transfer-listed three players — Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz, Love “phzy” Smidebrant, and Josh “JBa” Barutt — moved Jaxon “Peeping” Cornwell to the bench, and also confirmed that Maciej “F1KU” Miklas will depart once his contract expires at the end of November. Effectively, Wildcard no longer have any active players, bringing their latest competitive cycle to a complete and immediate dissolution.
A loud end to an era: from two Majors — to a full reset
Today we announce the following roster changes:
Stanislaw, Phzy, and JBa are transfer listed. Peeping will be placed on the bench. F1ku's contract expires at the end of November.
We are deeply grateful for their dedication and time.
More news to follow on our CS division in… pic.twitter.com/s7VrZMHLLD
— Wildcard (@Wildcard_GG) November 21, 2025
Wildcard leave behind a notable yet contentious legacy. The team qualified for two Majors — PGL CS2 Major Shanghai 2024 and BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — becoming one of the most high-profile North American projects to finally return the region to the global stage. But after the summer break, the project began falling apart in real time:
- phzy and stanislaw were removed from the active roster,
- fr3nd and susp left the team,
- and an attempted rebuild around Peeping spiraled into internal conflict.
The breaking point came when phzy revealed in a Dust2.us interview that he had heard ChatGPT was influencing roster decisions — and admitted he felt “betrayed.”
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Wildcard’s announcement and social media chaos: memes, shock, and anger
The moment the official announcement dropped, social media erupted. Under the Wildcard post, dozens of jokes, angry comments, and memes appeared — a level of emotion NA fans haven’t unleashed in a long time. Key reactions:
- Thour: “I’m sad for the players, happy in general.”
- TheChef: “ChatGPT doesn’t think this is a good idea btw” — with a sarcastic screenshot of AI advice.
- Legend Juice: “100T Stanislaw, Phzy, and JBa!?”
- 1xBet Esports: “chatgpt team washed” — with a “bro thinks he’s the manager” meme.
- KiraCSskins: “Heartbreaking to see this team go out like they did… management has to be better.”
- Alkahzane: “clowncards… you had a winning concept with back-to-back majors and you f**ed it up with chatgpt.”
- FloofysTV: “The name WildCard always makes sense… sometimes the card is useless and you wonder why it’s in the deck.”
- Coaled: “lol they benched peep because no one is willing to buy him.”
- b3n5: “JBa my goat.”
The news was torn apart and memed from every angle, pushing the Wildcard brand right back into the center of online ridicule. Some even suggested the org should hire a coach before rebuilding:
Hire JamezIRL or semphiss — start the rebuild properly.
Why everything collapsed: management issues, failed role experiments, and internal turmoil
Within the NA CS2 scene, many point to chaotic and inconsistent management as the core issue, including:
- abrupt role changes for Peeping,
- unexpected player returns after removals,
- failed experimental lineups post-Austin Major,
- conflicts over leadership decisions.
A viral comment from Evandupuis17 summarized the community mood:
No clue what happened in the last year — but whoever made these decisions should be removed and never allowed to make roster moves again.
What’s next? Wildcard preparing to announce new roster
Although Wildcard currently have zero active players, the organization says they are staying in CS. According to their statement, updates about the new roster will arrive “within the next few days.” This aligns with rumors that Wildcard may:
- bring in a fresh NA-based young core,
- attempt a Europe–North America hybrid lineup,
- or even relocate to Europe entirely for better practice conditions.
Current player statuses
Transfer-listed:
- Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz
- Love “phzy” Smidebrant
- Josh “JBa” Barutt
Benched: Jaxon “Peeping” Cornwell
Leaving at contract expiry (November): Maciej “F1KU” Miklas
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Conclusion: The end of a cycle that could have been historic
Wildcard built the first NA core in years to qualify for two Majors back-to-back. But instead of stabilizing and progressing, the project became a cautionary tale of how mismanagement can destroy even the most promising esports stories. The organization now faces a clean slate — and the pressure of a community that will scrutinize every next step they take.
