On May 9, FaZe Clan posted a video blog on their YouTube channel, which became a frank reflection of the internal crisis of one of the most famous squads in CS2 .

The video, which lasts more than 20 minutes, reveals the complex emotions, strategic difficulties, and mental challenges faced by the players. Instead of the usual optimism, fans saw a team struggling with disappointment, but still looking for a way to revive.

Deteriorating team dynamics
The vlog begins with an analysis of the atmosphere in the team, which is clearly in chaos. The players admit that even victories do not bring joy because of the accumulated problems. Lack of unity becomes the main theme: teams do not support each other, and tension between players is felt in every round. This contrasts with FaZe's past, when the team was famous for its ability to win even in hopeless situations. Now, the team is stuck in the middle of the standings, which causes frustration among both players and fans.

Everyone has some kind of frustration, even we're winning
Finn "karrigan" Andersen

A critical moment for the team
The video emphasizes that the current roster is on the verge of collapse. The players admit that expectations from them were much higher, but the reality is a series of failures and lost cards. Particular attention is paid to mental exhaustion: the team loses concentration at key moments, which leads to defeats even in winning positions. This aspect raises concerns about the future of the squad, as players feel pressure from their own ambitions and the expectations of the fans.

I'm really hungry to prove that, we can make this work, or we can make FaZe great again.
Finn "karrigan" Andersen

Adapting Rain and stylistic changes
One of the central points is the discussion of the role of Rain, the veteran of the team. He has to adapt to a new, more passive style of play, which does not match his natural approach. This change is driven by the need to give space to younger players, but the adaptation process has proven difficult. Also, the jokes about Rain's age add lightness, but at the same time emphasize his motivation to prove that the team can still return to the top. Such changes in tactics reflect an attempt at rebuilding, albeit with controversial results.

I have a reputation for making everything work. Everybody's looking at me. How does it not work? Is he too old? He doesn't have the motivation? I can tell you one thing, I am super motivated and working super hard.
Håvard "rain" Nygaard

Analysis of key matches
The vlog analyzes recent games in detail, in particular against pain and The MongolZ . In the match against pain , the team had a chance to win, but nervousness almost led to the loss of the advantage, but they still won. The game against The MongolZ started with a positive attitude, but quickly turned into a failure due to lack of coordination. The match against Mouz , where FaZe won the pistol and launched a comeback on the Dust2 map but failed to keep the initiative, is also a painful example of their problems. These games demonstrate how small mistakes destroy strategies and affect morale.

Mental challenges and hope for a breakthrough
A large part of the video is devoted to mental challenges. Players admit that they play with a fear of losing rather than a desire to win, which blocks their potential. At the same time, they are trying to find the positive: training is becoming more intense and communication is gradually improving. There is hope for a “moment of magic” that could restore confidence, but this requires stability, which is currently lacking.

The lack of cohesion in FaZe Clan became apparent after Finn “karrigan” Andersen made a speech with an abstract comparison to the finish line, and Howard “rain” Nygaard silently left the team discussion to go for a warm-up. This happened at BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 after the team's 11:13 defeat to Mouz at Dust 2.

Karrigan's hysterical laughter was heard after FaZe Clan lost in round 1 in 4 against xertioN , giving the game away. Before that, FaZe led 11:8, but after losing the force buy, they were unable to take a single round. After rain's strange decision to quietly leave the team discussion after the match with Mouz , FaZe Clan suffered a crushing defeat on Mirage with a score of 2:13, taking 5th-6th place at BLAST Rivals 2025.

So it was a rough, and I think the mood kind of shifted downwards ffrom these two rounds. It's not a happy laugh, he's laughing, you know, Its more like how the are we doing this again and you just lose and you're just laughing. I mean its hard to find the positives.
Håvard "rain" Nygaard ​​about Karrigan reaction to losing key rounds against Mouz

FaZe's legacy and prospects
The vlog contrasts the current situation with the past glory of FaZe, when they were considered invincible. Now the team is forced to fight for survival in the bottom of the tournament grid, which raises doubts among fans. However, the players emphasize their motivation and willingness to work. They recognize the decline, but promise to return, relying on the experience and support of the fans.

FaZe are facing the challenge of rethinking their game for the upcoming tournaments, including the major. The team is looking for a way to avoid repeating mistakes and return to the top level. Will they be able to overcome the crisis? The vlog leaves this question open, but demonstrates the struggle that can become the basis for a new start.