Liquid Beat FaZe 2-0 in s1mple’s First Game After Career Pause
CS2 just got spicy. s1mple made his long-awaited return to pro play today—rocking a FaZe jersey—but Team Liquid weren’t in the mood for a feel-good comeback story. They took the series 2-0 and didn’t flinch once.
The match was part of the BLAST Premier Spring Final qualifier, and all eyes were on s1mple as he stepped in for FaZe. It’s been months since he last played a tier-one game. But if this was meant to be a highlight reel moment, Liquid clearly didn’t read the script.
Mirage – Liquid 13:10 FaZeLiquid looked comfortable from the start. YEKINDAR called sharp, cadiaN clutched up, and Twistzz—facing his old team—delivered a statement game. FaZe had a few flashes of brilliance, including some early mid-control and solid holds from broky, but their cohesion looked off. s1mple had a few moments, but nothing game-changing.
Inferno – Liquid 13:6 FaZe. This one wasn’t close. Liquid stomped through Inferno like it was a practice lobby. The bomb sites were wide open, and the CT setups from FaZe were a mess. NAF farmed banana, skullz ran wild, and cadiaN even pulled off a few aggressive AWP plays that FaZe couldn’t counter. s1mple tried anchoring B and even rotated mid-round a few times, but he just looked disconnected.
| Player | Kills | Deaths | K/D | Rating |
| Twistzz | 38 | 25 | 1.52 | 1.35 |
| NAF | 32 | 22 | 1.45 | 1.28 |
| cadiaN | 29 | 21 | 1.38 | 1.24 |
| skullz | 30 | 24 | 1.25 | 1.20 |
| YEKINDAR | 26 | 27 | 0.96 | 1.10 |
| s1mple | 22 | 30 | 0.73 | 0.95 |
| broky | 28 | 29 | 0.97 | 1.02 |
| rain | 20 | 31 | 0.65 | 0.88 |
| ropz | 23 | 28 | 0.82 | 0.91 |
| frozen | 21 | 30 | 0.70 | 0.89 |
FaZe fans hoping for instant magic with s1mple might have to be patient. He didn’t look awful, but he wasn’t the usual hard-carry either. His comms, chemistry, and map feel like they need time. It’s clear he hasn’t been grinding team CS lately.
As for Liquid? This was one of their cleanest games in months. The cadiaN system is starting to click, and Twistzz clearly had a chip on his shoulder. If they keep this level up, they might be a real threat again in 2025.
Biggest surprise? FaZe looked more lost than s1mple did.
Vitalii Diakiv writes gaming blogs and guides, focusing on the latest announcements and games matched with pop-cultural phenomena. Second, he covers esports events Counter-Strike 2, Marvel Rivals, League of Legends, and others.
1178vitaliiD
Vitality won MOUZ in IEM Dallas 2025 Grand Final, Claim Fifth Straight TitleVitality crushed MOUZ 3-0 in the IEM Dallas 2025 grand final, claiming their fifth title in a row. ZywOo dominates again. Are they ready to win two Grand Slams back-to-back?
747vitaliiDMOUZ eliminate The MongolZ 2–0 in the semi-final at IEM Dallas semi-finalMOUZ take down The MongolZ 2–0 to reach the IEM Dallas 2025 grand final.
845vitaliiDVitality defeat Falcons in a tense 2–1 series to reach IEM Dallas 2025 Grand FinalVitality edge out Falcons 2–1 in the IEM Dallas 2025 semi-finals! ZywOo clutches up on Inferno to push his team into yet another grand final—this time against The MongolZ!
927stawraith
Team Falcons Advance to IEM Dallas 2025 Semifinals After Defeating GamerLegionTeam Falcons secured a victory over GamerLegion in the quarterfinals of the playoff stage at IEM Dallas 2025, a Counter-Strike 2 tournament. The match ended with a 2-1 scoreline.1137vitaliiDThe MongolZ cruise past Aurora, set up rematch with Vitality at IEM Dallas 2025The MongolZ shut down Aurora 2–0 in the IEM Dallas 2025 quarter-finals! A dominant Mirage and a strong Dust2 give the Mongols another shot at Vitality. Senzu steps up as the match MVP!
2244vitaliiDIEM Dallas 2025: Playoffs Schedule and TeamsThe IEM Dallas 2025 Playoffs are here! Check out the full schedule with local times, team matchups, and hype ahead of the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Can The MongolZ go all the way?
463vitaliiDNAVI Promotes Makazze to Main CS2 Roster, Junior Squad Listed for TransferNAVI promotes Makazze from NAVI Junior to main CS2 roster. Remaining players listed for transfer amid major team changes. A new NAVI Junior lineup is on the way. #NaVi #CS2 #Transfer
611stawraithOfficial: kyousuke Joins Team FalconsOn June 23, 2025, Team Falcons officially announced the signing of 17-year-old Maksim "kyousuke" Lukin from Spirit Academy. He will replace Emil "Magisk" Reif.676stawraithTeam Vitality Crowned Champions of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 After Dramatic Final Against The MongolZIn a thrilling grand final, Vitality defeated The MongolZ with a score of 2–1, securing their second Major title following their win in Paris in 2023.879stawraithThe MongolZ Advance to the Grand Final of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 After 2–0 Victory Over paiN GamingOn June 21, 2025, the second semifinal of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 took place, where The MongolZ secured a confident 2–0 win over South American team paiN Gaming.424stawraithVitality Defeat MOUZ 2:1 and Advance to the Grand Final of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025On June 21, 2025, a tense semifinal playoff match took place at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, featuring Team Vitality and MOUZ. In this Best-of-3 series.695stawraithThe MongolZ Shock FaZe Clan with 2–0 Victory at BLAST Major Austin 2025 PlayoffsOn June 20, 2025, the playoff stage of the BLAST.tv Major Austin began with a shocking result as The MongolZ defeated FaZe Clan 2–0 in a best-of-three series.
