Vicu joins the ex-Imperial Valkyries core as ANa departs — Pigeons revive their tag and hunt for an organization

Vicu joins ex-Imperial Valkyries core as ANa departs — roster competes as Pigeons and seeks new organization

With player contracts expired, the squad is currently competing under the Pigeons tag while actively searching for a new organization.

Current Pigeons roster (ex-Imperial Valkyries)

Victoria “tory” Kazieva

Alexandra “twenty3” Timonina

Katarína “Kat” Vašková

Narmina “wieenN” Gasanova

Wiktoria “vicu” Janicka

This roster preserves the long-standing Imperial core that dominated the women’s CS scene across multiple seasons, now reinforced by one of the most consistent riflers in Europe.

Why this move matters: ranked analysis

1. High-impact replacement at star level

ANa departs as one of the most decorated players in women’s Counter-Strike history, having won multiple HLTV Women’s Player of the Year awards. Replacing her is no easy task, but vicu arrives with elite recent form, including top-tier individual ratings throughout 2025 and a standout role in BIG EQUIPA’s biggest victories.

From a pure performance standpoint, this is one of the strongest one-for-one replacements currently possible in women’s CS2.

2. ANa targets mixed competition and academies

In her public statement, ANa confirmed that her decision was driven by long-term ambitions beyond the women’s circuit. She emphasized the need for a short break before returning with a focus on mixed teams and academy-level projects, signaling a potential shift toward the open ecosystem of Counter-Strike.

Her departure closes a historic chapter for the Imperial core while opening a new narrative around player crossover into mixed competition.

3. vicu strengthens firepower and flexibility

vicu’s addition brings immediate value:

Consistent rifle impact

Strong LAN experience

Proven ability to perform in title-winning rosters

Her recent accolades, including a runner-up finish in HLTV’s Women’s Player of the Year voting, underline that this signing is not a development move but a win-now decision.

4. Organization search becomes the defining storyline

Beyond the server, the most important development is structural. With contracts expired, the team is now open to offers from organizations, using the Pigeons tag temporarily. For orgs looking to enter or re-enter women’s CS2, this roster represents:

Immediate top-tier competitiveness

Brand recognition from years of dominance

Stable international lineup with LAN pedigree

Short-term results will be critical in determining how quickly the team secures long-term backing.

Broader context in women’s CS2

The move comes during a transitional period for the women’s scene:

• Imperial Valkyries previously dominated HLTV rankings and awards

• Recent seasons have seen greater parity, with teams like BIG EQUIPA breaking through

• Veteran cores are now adapting, reshaping rosters, or exploring mixed pathways

This roster change fits squarely into that evolution.