Look Sports Media – Wildcard has officially unveiled its revitalized Counter-Strike 2 lineup, signaling a complete overhaul and the formation of a new VRS-eligible core. This marks a pivotal moment for the organization, embarking on what promises to be a challenging yet necessary fresh start in the competitive landscape.
Anchoring the new squad is a North American core, featuring the returning Jaxon "Peeping" Cornwell, who will be joined by recent acquisitions Ethan "reck" Serrano and Anthony "CLASIA" Kearney. Bolstering this regional foundation are two European talents, Miłosz "mhL" Knasiak and Simon "sSen" Solnås Iversen, both with ties to the Wildcard Academy system.
This comprehensive roster revamp comes on the heels of a tumultuous 2025, a year widely regarded as an infamous period of mismanagement for Wildcard. The organization’s previous lineup was entirely benched and transfer-listed in November, effectively dismantling years of hard-won progress. Former AWPer Love "phzy" Smidebrant even controversially alleged that artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, was utilized for critical roster decisions during that chaotic phase. While Smidebrant also noted a shift in management, the damage to team cohesion and morale proved irreparable, ultimately leading to the "sabotage" of the previous squad. The challenge now for this new iteration is immense: to reclaim the glory days seen under Peter "stanislaw" Jarguz, when Wildcard consistently qualified for prestigious majors in Shanghai and Austin.
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The reinstatement of "Peeping" Cornwell, a former Nouns Esports standout, alongside Anthony "CLASIA" Kearney, who also built his reputation within the Nouns organization, signals a deliberate effort to leverage proven domestic talent. Ethan "reck" Serrano, recently benched from M80 in August, completes the foundational North American trio, ensuring the team’s eligibility for the Americas region in the VRS system.
The European contingent brings intriguing dynamics. Simon "sSen" Solnås Iversen, an 18-year-old prodigy, makes the jump from the Astralis academy system, graduating into Wildcard’s main lineup. Miłosz "mhL" Knasiak, while technically a Wildcard Academy product, arrives with a far more extensive pedigree. The Polish AWPer boasts a journeyman career spanning prominent organizations like AGO, MOUZ NXT, Endpoint, Falcons, 9INE, and Talon. His inclusion is less about developing a raw talent and more about integrating a seasoned veteran, filling the crucial AWPer role previously occupied by Sebastian "fr3nd" Kuśmierz. The memory of "fr3nd" is still fresh for many Wildcard supporters, as management’s controversial decision to bench "phzy" in favor of the academy AWPer ultimately jeopardized the entire prior roster, a move that saw "phzy" briefly return before the full squad was disbanded in November.
While the individual talents and the NA core’s domestic scene experience offer a solid foundation, the organization faces a significant uphill battle to regain the momentum and credibility lost due to its own past strategic missteps. The journey back to the top for Wildcard will undoubtedly be a test of patience, strategic foresight, and team cohesion.
The complete Wildcard Counter-Strike 2 roster is as follows:
- Ethan "reck" Serrano
- Anthony "CLASIA" Kearney
- Simon "sSen" Solnås Iversen
- Miłosz "mhL" Knasiak
- Jaxon "Peeping" Cornwell
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