draken and hampus Left as Johnny Speeds Roster Hits Two-Man Low
Johnny Speeds have parted ways with Ludvig ‘HEAP’ Alonso following the expiration of his contract on July 31, 2026, according to the team’s Liquipedia page – completing nearly 12 months with the Swedish organization after he was signed on August 1, 2025.
The departure lands at the end of a turbulent summer for Johnny Speeds. The squad had already shed nawwk, Lekr0, and coach Adam ‘friberg’ Friberg on July 7 following a disappointing season, with jocab then leaving for FOKUS on July 16. HEAP’s exit now strips the roster down to draken and hampus – the only two players listed as active after the org reinstated William ‘draken’ Sundin on July 10 and signed Hampus ‘hampus’ Poser the following day.
Where the Roster Stands
Per the Liquipedia timeline, Johnny Speeds currently fields a two-man active lineup, with no replacements announced for any of the summer departures. The organization formed in February 2024 around a Swedish core and has undergone continuous roster turnover ever since – this is not a new pattern, but the current depth is the thinnest the squad has been since its founding.
The team is registered for Stake Pulse Beat I running July 31 through August 5, with an opening match against Metizport. Whether they enter that event with stand-ins or a partially rebuilt core is the immediate open question. The broader churn here mirrors what’s been happening elsewhere in tier-two CS2, where teams have benched multiple players simultaneously rather than rotating out individuals – leaving rosters in flux heading into upcoming qualifiers.
What Comes Next
Johnny Speeds have not announced any incoming signings. With the Stake Pulse Beat I group stage imminent and a skeleton active roster, expect stand-in announcements shortly if no permanent signings are confirmed first. HEAP is now a free agent.
Source: Liquipedia – Johnny Speeds
