Gentle Mates officially enter CS2 by signing Iberian Soul

Gentle Mates officially enter CS2 by signing Iberian Soul

August 25, 2025 — French esports organization Gentle Mates has marked its entry into Counter-Strike 2 by signing the fully Spanish roster of Iberian Soul, ending their nearly nine-month search for a stable organization after being dropped by KOI earlier this year. 

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A Long-Awaited Partnership Takes Shape

Iberian Soul had been navigating the competitive landscape without a home since January, post‑KOI. Their recent tournament success—winning both Intel epic LAN 45 (with Owen “smooya” Butterfield stepping in) and the OMEN Roman Imperium Cup—signaled their potential on stage and catapulted them into the Europe VRS top‑20, just shy of a major qualifier slot. 

Now, that turnaround becomes a foundation for stability, as Gentle Mates steps in with full support, branding, and infrastructure. “Today, after many months, we found a club that trusts and supports us,” said IGL Alejandro “mopoz” Fernández‑Quejo Cano. “It’s something we fought hard for, and now we’re going to give it our all to represent Gentle Mates as best we can.” 

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A Renewed Spanish Identity at the Core

The current roster now features:

• alex (IGL, formerly key strategist from Movistar Riders)

• mopoz (entry-fragger, electric and aggressive)

• sausol (versatile rifler with tactical flexibility)

• dav1g (dynamic pressure setter and flanker)

• MartinezSa (AWPer, reuniting with former teammates after KOI drop) 

This full Spanish squad rekindles the unity and chemistry reminiscent of past Movistar Riders lineups, reflecting in their rising VRS position and LAN performances. 

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Gentle Mates’ Ambitious Expansion

Originally founded as SBG in 2023 by influencers Gotaga, Squeezie, and Brawks, Gentle Mates has quickly grown into a multi-title esports brand—competing in Valorant, Rocket League, LoL, COD, Age of Empires IV, and now CS2. 

This expansion into CS2 represents both a strategic and symbolic step: a French organization aligning with a Spanish roster, signaling a broader European vision and ambition. It’s a move as bold as it is welcome in a scene thirsty for cross-border collaboration. 

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What to Watch Next

• Upcoming tournaments: Iberian Soul begins competing under Gentle Mates’ banner in events like StarLadder qualifiers and European A-tier LANs.

• Brand evolution: Gentle Mates transitions from a content-first collective to a full esports entity, now with representation in one of the world’s most competitive titles.

• Long-term potential: If the synergy continues and support remains steady, Iberian Soul could become a genuine revival point for Spanish Counter‑Strike—not just a roster, but a movement.

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TL;DR

Topic	Summary
Organization	Gentle Mates signs Spanish team Iberian Soul in CS2.
Roster	Fully Spanish lineup including IGL alex, entry mopoz, AWPer MartinezSa.
History	Roster had no org since January; climbed into top 20 Europe VRS.
Significance	Marks Gentle Mates’ ambitious step into CS2—a strategic brand expansion.
Next Up	Brazilian region attention, LAN events, and long-term European competitiveness.