{"id":226880,"date":"2025-08-11T08:17:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=226880"},"modified":"2025-12-29T12:44:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:44:39","slug":"nel-cs2-roster-analysis-iem-cologne-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/nel-cs2-roster-analysis-iem-cologne-2025","title":{"rendered":"Offseason Moves Reviewed: neL on FaZe, G2, Liquid, s1mple, and the New Contenders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the new season of Counter-Strike 2 kicks into gear following IEM Cologne 2025, many rosters find themselves under scrutiny \u2014 and for good reason. Summer reshuffles brought major surprises, controversial decisions, and missed opportunities. According to insider and analyst neL, some teams nailed their rebuilds, while others are still stuck in outdated plans, hoping for a miracle.<\/p>\n<h2>G2: Promising, but not perfect<\/h2>\n<p>Among the revamped rosters, G2 stood out at Cologne. With MATYS joining the core of NiKo, m0NESY, and nexa, the team showed clear improvement and cohesion. They didn\u2019t go the distance, but the foundation is finally starting to look solid again.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>They definitely showed the project made sense and they could come back in the top 6 very soon. I still feel a little something is missing to get higher, but it\u2019s clearly a much more logical project than what they had in the recent past, said neL<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>MATYS had a slow start, and both SunPayus and HeavyGod are still under evaluation. But the structure is coherent \u2014 something that couldn\u2019t be said about G2 just months ago.<\/p>\n<h2>FaZe: Same core, same problems<\/h2>\n<p>Despite a strong showing from broky and another deep tournament run, FaZe didn\u2019t convince neL as a true contender.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>They only beat a dead Team Liquid and an Aurora without XANTARES. They were very weak against NAVI. Not a title contender at all for now.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>While s1mple\u2019s absence gave broky a temporary spotlight, the core issues remain. EliGE is still not an ideal fit, and the entire lineup feels like a stopgap.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Sadly, it still feels like they kept that roster because they couldn\u2019t get other players. And I don\u2019t know if they will be able to get big names like they used to, neL added<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226898\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250729_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_00335.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250729_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_00335.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250729_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_00335-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250729_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_00335-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250729_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_00335-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250729_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_00335-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>The s1mple story: from NAVI to BC.Game<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps the most shocking move of the offseason was s1mple joining BC.Game \u2014 an unproven organization, far from the spotlight he once owned. But neL says it\u2019s not just a branding stunt \u2014 it\u2019s a calculated, if limited, opportunity.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>s1mple wants to play, and NAVI wouldn\u2019t take him back because he\u2019s not committed enough. Very few teams were interested in getting him. That\u2019s why he ends up in a team that has to buy players to get a slot or grind with players that are not good enough for T1.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>Still, neL believes this might be a spark that reignites s1mple\u2019s competitive drive \u2014 and that a real comeback is possible if he regains motivation.<\/p>\n<h2>Liquid: A project in denial<\/h2>\n<p>No team came under heavier criticism than Team Liquid. After a year of underperformance, they stuck with the same core and made only one coaching change \u2014 a move that neL labels as disastrous.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Not changing NAF or upgrading ultimate is the worst decision. Overall Liquid management did some awful moves over the last years\u2026 They need to make a change just to get new momentum.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>Even the coaching hire was met with skepticism:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>A coach that has no real background at top level\u2026 Will players that played majors and won titles listen to someone that had never played or coached tier-one CS?<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>Twistzz and NertZ still form a strong foundation, but siuhy\u2019s transition has been rough, and neL sees little future for NAF or ultimate in this system.<\/p>\n<h2>The winners of the window<\/h2>\n<p>While some teams stagnated, others made smart \u2014 if quiet \u2014 moves. neL highlighted several:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis keeping HooXi: a stability play that may pay off.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FURIA retaining YEKINDAR: a bold but logical bet.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">G2\u2019s rebuild: not perfect, but finally coherent.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">NiP signing xKacpersky: a calculated risk with real upside.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Heroic\u2019s new core: exciting prospects, though lacking tier-one experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Heroic won\u2019t be title contenders anytime soon, but they might get a lot of money again by selling these prospects. Smart \u2014 if they qualify for the Major. Dangerous if they don\u2019t.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-226914\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250723_Helena-Kristiansson_IEM-Cologne_01618-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250723_Helena-Kristiansson_IEM-Cologne_01618-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250723_Helena-Kristiansson_IEM-Cologne_01618-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250723_Helena-Kristiansson_IEM-Cologne_01618-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250723_Helena-Kristiansson_IEM-Cologne_01618-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250723_Helena-Kristiansson_IEM-Cologne_01618-1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Who\u2019s next? The early favorites for the Major<\/h2>\n<p>When asked who he sees lifting the next Major trophy, neL didn\u2019t hesitate.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Vitality is still way <em>ahead<\/em> and has even still a margin in my opinion.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>But he also sees potential in dark horses:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Falcons: strong on paper, but unproven as a superteam.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MOUZ: talent-rich, but mentally capped.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MongolZ: need more big-stage experience.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">NAVI, NIP, and Astralis: not favorites, but could surprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The post-Cologne landscape reveals a Counter-Strike scene in flux. Some teams, like G2 and NiP, took calculated steps forward, investing in structure and potential. Others, like FaZe and Liquid, doubled down on flawed lineups \u2014 either by choice or due to lack of options. And then there\u2019s s1mple, caught between legacy and uncertainty, taking a detour few saw coming.<\/p>\n<p>As neL points out, success in CS2 isn\u2019t just about names on a roster \u2014 it\u2019s about timing, cohesion, and vision. The next few months will separate long-term contenders from those merely surviving the offseason. One thing is certain: the rebuilding phase is over. Now it\u2019s time to prove that the moves made weren\u2019t just for show.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the new season of Counter-Strike 2 kicks into gear following IEM Cologne 2025, many rosters find themselves under scrutiny \u2014 and for good reason. Summer reshuffles brought major surprises, controversial decisions, and missed opportunities. 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