Faze Clan bring in NEO to replace Robban as Coach

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

15 Jul

Kaustavmani Choudhury

FaZe Clan, one of the top teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), has announced the appointment of Filip "NEO" Kubski as their coach. This comes after the departure of their long-time coach, Robert "RobbaN" Dahlström, just weeks before the highly anticipated IEM Cologne tournament. NEO, a Polish CS:GO veteran, will make his return to the competitive scene, taking on the coaching role for FaZe Clan.

NEO's Resurgence in CS:GO:

After spending the majority of the past three years with HONORIS, NEO, at the age of 36, is eager to once again play an active role in the CS:GO scene. Previously, he had a brief stint with FaZe Clan in 2019, following his departure from Virtus Pro. However, NEO's most notable achievements stem from his illustrious five-year tenure with the legendary Polish VP roster. He was a key figure in shaping the current generation of CS:GO players, alongside renowned names like pashaBiceps, TaZ, byali, and Snax.

NEO's Coaching Debut:

NEO's coaching debut will take place at IEM Cologne, one of the most prestigious events on the CS:GO calendar. FaZe Clan will compete without a coach for the remaining matches in the BLAST Premier Fall Groups in Copenhagen, Denmark. Afterward, NEO will join the team to prepare for the upcoming German tournament. Which boasts a staggering prize pool of $1 million USD. It remains unclear whether NEO's tenure will extend beyond IEM Cologne. However, sources suggest that plans are in motion to collaborate with the Polish veteran for an extended period.

Farewell to RobbaN:

The departure of long-serving coach RobbaN came as a shock to the CS:GO community. After an impressive seven-year stint with FaZe Clan, RobbaN's extensive coaching resume included eight Major appearances, 11 LAN titles, and an Intel Grand Slam victory. His decision to step down coincided with the end of the mid-year player break. Leaving FaZe Clan in need of a replacement ahead of the crucial IEM Cologne tournament.

IEM Cologne and Beyond:

Following the conclusion of the BLAST Premier, NEO will officially assume his role as FaZe Clan's coach. The highly anticipated IEM Cologne tournament is scheduled to commence on July 26. It remains to be seen how FaZe Clan will fare under NEO's guidance. But fans are excited to witness the impact of the Polish veteran alongside the team's current leader, karrigan. As the tournament unfolds, the CS:GO community will be eagerly watching FaZe Clan's performance and the potential for NEO's coaching tenure to extend beyond IEM Cologne.

Conclusion:

FaZe Clan's acquisition of NEO as their new CS:GO coach has created a buzz within the community. With his extensive experience and contributions to the game, NEO is set to bring a wealth of knowledge and strategic expertise to the team. As the IEM Cologne tournament approaches, the focus will be on FaZe Clan's performance under NEO's guidance. And their prospects for success in one of the biggest CS:GO events of the year.