EMPIRE has officially finalized their Counter-Strike 2 roster by announcing two significant additions to the team. Following the departure of Cole "twigs" Morad several weeks ago, the organization has brought back Kamron "kmrn" Manii and officially signed Anthony "ayaneuu" Scheuer.
Kmrn rejoins EMPIRE just two months after leaving the squad due to personal matters. His return marks a significant boost for the team, as he brings valuable experience from his time with LAG in early 2026, where he was a crucial component of their success. Since leaving LAG in mid-June, his only competitive appearances came as a stand-in for Voca at the BLAST Open Porto qualifier.
Although ayaneuu has only now become an official member, he's already proven his worth by competing with EMPIRE in multiple recent tournaments. The former Iowa Stormboar player showcased his abilities during the team's impressive top-six finish at ECL S52 Cup 1, where he posted a solid 1.03 rating across thirteen maps, ranking third among his teammates.
With these additions, EMPIRE aims to establish themselves as a competitive force in the North American scene. The revamped roster under coach Jeremy "Nexity" Bardy now features Nicolas "C0C0" Nassoura, Kaan "BAGEL" Demircan, Colby "Walco" Walsh, alongside the two new arrivals, creating a lineup with potential to break into the NA sub-top tier.
