Former Virtus.pro Coach PASHANOJ Joins FORZE Reload CS2 Roster

Former Virtus.pro Coach PASHANOJ Joins FORZE Reload CS2 Roster

Pavel “PASHANOJ” Legostaev, former head coach of Virtus.pro, has officially joined FORZE Reload as the new CS2 head coach. The Russian specialist aims to help the team climb the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) and strengthen its competitive structure in Counter-Strike 2.

Key Takeaways

PASHANOJ becomes head coach of FORZE Reload (CS2)

His main goal is improving results and rising in the VRS ranking

This is his first team after leaving Virtus.pro in 2025

FORZE Reload continue rebuilding their project in CS2

PASHANOJ’s First Words at FORZE Reload

In the official announcement, PASHANOJ commented on his new chapter:

“I’m happy to become part of a legendary organization with a big history.
Right now, the main goal is to move only forward and climb the VRS ranking as high as possible.”

The coach emphasized long-term development and consistent progress rather than short-term results.

FORZE’s Vision Behind the Signing

FORZE management stated that bringing in PASHANOJ is meant to close gaps in tactical understanding and overall game knowledge. According to the organization, both sides quickly aligned on how the team should evolve and what structural changes are needed to compete more effectively in CS2 tournaments.

Background: From Virtus.pro to FORZE

PASHANOJ previously worked with Virtus.pro, first as an analyst and later as head coach, a role he took over in late 2024. He remained with the roster until spring 2025, with IEM Melbourne 2025 being his last event under the VP banner.

During his time at Virtus.pro, the organization highlighted his strong analytical approach and close work with players, qualities FORZE Reload are now counting on as they continue rebuilding their lineup.

Current State of FORZE Reload CS2

FORZE Reload are actively competing in online events and lower-tier tournaments, focusing on accumulating ranking points and stabilizing their map pool. The team sits outside the top tier of the global rankings, making the VRS climb a clear priority for the new coaching staff.

What’s Next for FORZE Reload?

With PASHANOJ at the helm, fans can expect:

More structured mid-round decision-making

Improved map preparation and veto strategy

A long-term approach to roster and performance development

The upcoming matches will be the first real test of how quickly the new coach can influence FORZE Reload’s CS2 project.