gla1ve set to join 100 Thieves as coach

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Danish Counter-Strike legend Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander appears poised to embark on a new chapter in his career by joining 100 Thieves as their head coach. According to multiple sources, the organisation is preparing to bring gla1ve on board, marking a key milestone in its ambitions to re-enter the CS2/CS:GO competitive scene. 

A new role for a storied career

gla1ve, aged 30, officially announced his retirement from playing and his transition into a coaching role on 24 November 2025.  In his announcement, he reflected on his 15-year professional career and emphasised that he now believes he has “something extraordinary” to offer from the coaching side. His playing legacy is considerable: best known for his tenure with Astralis, he led the team to four Majors during the CS:GO era and helped define one of the most dominant periods in competitive Counter-Strike. 

The 100 Thieves project

Meanwhile, 100 Thieves announced a return to Counter-Strike after a multi-year hiatus, with the organisation stating that further details about its new CS roster and competitive schedule will arrive in the coming months.  The signing of a name like gla1ve as coach would highlight the organisation’s seriousness about building a competitive team, and the move aligns with earlier reports of 100 Thieves recruiting high-profile talent for its CS2 ambition.

What this hire could mean

From a strategic standpoint, bringing in gla1ve offers multiple advantages:

• Leadership pedigree: As an in-game leader (IGL) for many years at Astralis, gla1ve developed tactical understanding, game-sense and team culture experience—qualities directly transferable into a head-coach role.

• Fresh eyes on the meta: Given his recent playing career and immediate transition into coaching, gla1ve has a “deep and up-to-date understanding of the meta,” as he himself put it.

• Brand elevation for 100 Thieves: For an organisation re-entering CS2 competition, securing a coach of gla1ve’s calibre signals intent to contend at the top level rather than simply participate.

• Potential international build: In interviews, gla1ve expressed openness to coaching “international projects,” meaning teams with players from multiple regions—not strictly a single national roster.That could suit 100 Thieves’ global ambitions.

Remaining questions

Despite the strong signalling, there are still details that remain unconfirmed publicly:

• The exact roster that gla1ve would coach at 100 Thieves has not yet been unveiled. 100 Thieves has not officially announced all player signings.

• The timeline of gla1ve’s start date, contractual specifics, and whether he will assume full head-coach duties or share responsibilities with an assistant remain to be seen.

• Because the story is still labelled as “sources,” official confirmation from both gla1ve and 100 Thieves is awaited to make the move definitive. (HLTV reports “Sources: gla1ve set to join…”)

• Given that gla1ve only recently retired as a player, his transition into coaching will bring challenges—such as shifting from in-game leadership to full strategic oversight, and adapting to the coaching mindset. He himself acknowledged this shift and expressed optimism about the transition.

Broader context and implications

This move comes amid a dynamic period for top-tier Counter-Strike organisations, where experienced leadership is becoming even more critical. The game’s strategic depth, evolving meta and global roster possibilities have raised the bar for coaching and team-management. In that sense, a veteran like gla1ve training a newly formed 100 Thieves squad could become a blueprint for other organisations rebuilding or entering the CS2 space.

For 100 Thieves, the addition of gla1ve not only brings tactical expertise but also veteran credibility. The brand has had success in other esports titles and is now making a deliberate push into the Counter-Strike ecosystem. If the roster and supporting staff are built around his philosophy and system, the team could emerge as a serious competitor faster than most rebuilds.

On gla1ve’s side, this is a pivotal career moment: from celebrated IGL to coach, from player to mentor and strategist. His declared ambition to build “stronger teams” and have “a long-lasting influence on the next generation” reflects a transition from moment-by-moment play to enduring team culture. 

In summary

While not yet officially confirmed, the strong convergence of credible sources suggests that Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander will become the head coach for 100 Thieves as they relaunch their Counter-Strike competitive project. Given his decorated playing career, leadership experience and strategic mindset, this move represents a major win for both coach and organisation. The success of this partnership will depend on what roster 100 Thieves assemble, how quickly the team integrates his vision, and how well gla1ve adapts to the demands of coaching at the highest level.