YEKINDAR: Falcons’ Roster Stability Could Help Them Challenge Vitality in CS2

Team Falcons’ decision to keep their CS2 roster unchanged could become a key competitive advantage in 2025, according to Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis. The FURIA rifler believes long-term stability may allow Falcons to close the gap on Team Vitality, currently one of the strongest teams in Counter-Strike 2.

YEKINDAR on Falcons’ No-Change Strategy

Commenting on Falcons’ situation, YEKINDAR stated that refusing to make roster changes can provide teams with additional confidence and consistency. In his view, this approach may allow Falcons not only to maintain their current level, but also to apply pressure on Vitality at the top of the CS2 scene.

The player emphasized that roster stability often leads to better synergy, faster decision-making, and improved performance in high-pressure matches — especially at tier-one tournaments.

Falcons Roster: Stability Over Rebuild

Falcons finalized their current lineup in summer 2025, when Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin joined the team. Since then, the organization has repeatedly confirmed that no roster changes are planned, despite ongoing transfer rumors in the CS2 scene.

Falcons’ management and coaching staff have consistently highlighted trust in the current lineup and a long-term vision focused on development rather than short-term fixes.

zonic: “We Are Still Building the System”

Falcons head coach Danny “zonic” Sørensen previously explained that the team is still in the process of refining its structure. According to him, the focus is on:

• Integrating kyousuke into the system

• Adjusting roles for NiKo and TeSeS

• Improving team coordination and consistency

zonic also made it clear that the organization would stick with the roster regardless of individual tournament results, underlining Falcons’ commitment to stability.

Strong Results Support the Strategy

Falcons’ recent performances suggest the approach is paying off. The team has:

• Reached finals at major international events

• Secured multiple top-three finishes

• Entered the top 3 of the HLTV world ranking

These results position Falcons as a legitimate contender rather than a rebuilding project.

Can Falcons Really Challenge Vitality?

While Falcons have already proven they can reach late playoff stages, closing out finals and winning trophies remains the next step. Both YEKINDAR and zonic indirectly point to the same conclusion: stability alone does not guarantee titles, but it creates the foundation needed to challenge teams like Vitality consistently.