100 Thieves Hire gla1ve as Head Coach for CS2 Comeback
North American esports powerhouse 100 Thieves has bolstered its Counter-Strike 2 return by appointing legendary Danish in game leader Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander as head coach.
The announcement dropped on December 19, 2025, via a cryptic social media teaser: “Target found.”
This marks a pivotal hire for the organization’s re-entry into Valve’s premier FPS, absent since 2020.
gla1ve Steps into Coaching After Storied Career
Retiring last month after a five month bench stint with ENCE, gla1ve transitions to his first coaching role after over 15 years as a pro. Renowned for captaining Astralis through its unparalleled 2016-2020 dynasty, capped by four Major victories, he’s hailed as one of Counter-Strike’s all-time great strategists.
In comments to HLTV, gla1ve expressed enthusiasm: “I truly believe I have something extraordinary to offer in this new role.”
Building a Championship Caliber Backbone
gla1ve joins Norwegian veteran Håvard “rain” Nygaard, announced last month as the team’s in game leader following nearly a decade at FaZe Clan.100 Thieves has also fortified its operations, Graham “messioso” Pitt as Head of Counter-Strike and Sean “sgares” Gares as Head of FPS, signaling a professional overhaul.
Ambitious Return Powered by Roobet
Backed by title sponsor Roobet, 100 Thieves eyes a 2026 competitive debut as genuine contenders, not mere nostalgia. With more roster spots to fill, the focus sharpens on assembling riflers to complement rain under gla1ve’s vision, poised to revive NA’s presence in a talent rich global scene
Since: October 29, 2025
