"FaZe" End Inner Circle’s EPL Run

FaZe End Inner Circle’s EPL Run

FaZe have eliminated Inner Circle from ESL Pro League (EPL) Season 22, shutting down the latter’s hopes of advancing further in the tournament.

In a best-of-three encounter during the Swiss round 4 (where teams with a record of 1–2 face elimination), FaZe secured a clean 2–0 victory over Inner Circle.

Map Breakdown:

Ancient: FaZe 13 – 7 Inner Circle

Nuke: FaZe 13 – 9 Inner Circle

With this result, Inner Circle are knocked out of EPL, while FaZe survive for now.

On the match page, FaZe posted a team rating of 1.19 versus Inner Circle’s 0.89, indicating a dominant performance overall.

Individual Performances

Frozen led the charge for FaZe, posting 34 kills and a top rating of 1.45. Twistzz also delivered solid numbers, contributing heavily to the team’s success. For Inner Circle, cairne stood out with a respectable 1.27 rating despite the loss.

Additional Context & Related News

Inner Circle’s Team & Season Context

Inner Circle’s current roster includes nifee, Flierax, onic, Dawy, and cairne. Their coach, jR, holds a 50% win rate over his short tenure so far.

Heading into this match, Inner Circle were already under pressure: a 1–2 record meant this was their elimination game in the Swiss stage. Earlier in Stage 1, Inner Circle showed mixed results — they defeated Gentle Mates 2–1 to qualify for Stage 2 but also suffered losses, including a 0–2 defeat to FURIA.

FaZe’s Season & Roster Notes

FaZe themselves were also battling to avoid elimination, and this win keeps them alive in the EPL Swiss bracket.

There has been ongoing discussion around FaZe’s roster stability. Reports indicate that only two of the five players from the originally invited lineup remain in action, suggesting that roster adjustments or substitutions have occurred.

In past events, FaZe’s in-game leader karrigan has often emphasized the team’s adaptability, once stating:

“I don’t care if I’m second or eighth — why should it matter who we meet first?”

That mindset reflects the resilience FaZe continue to display in high-pressure tournament situations.

Map Strategy & Veto Notes

During the veto phase:

Inner Circle removed Inferno and Overpass

FaZe removed Train and Dust2

Inner Circle picked Ancient

FaZe picked Nuke

Mirage remained as the decider but was not played due to FaZe’s 2–0 sweep

FaZe’s preparation paid off, showing solid control — particularly on Ancient, where their defensive setups proved decisive.

Broader Implications & What’s Next

With Inner Circle eliminated, FaZe move on to the next Swiss round to continue their fight for playoff qualification.

For Inner Circle, this result marks the end of their ESL Pro League Season 22 campaign. They will now look ahead to future tournaments to rebuild momentum and refine their strategies.

FaZe’s journey remains uncertain, but this victory grants them another chance to push forward as they navigate ongoing roster adjustments and the intense competition of the EPL.