The Finnish organization ENCE has officially announced the departure of Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander — one of the most decorated captains in Counter-Strike history is leaving the team as his contract concludes. However, his journey in esports is not ending: the Dane is starting a new chapter in his career as a coach.

From Astralis to ENCE: A Brief Journey of a Legend

For Counter-Strike fans, the name gla1ve is primarily associated with the golden era of Astralis, where he led the team to four Major victories — a record that remains unbeaten. In 2023, Lukas joined ENCE to bring the team back to the elite after several unsuccessful seasons. Under his leadership, the team showed consistent performance in several tournaments, but they couldn't achieve any significant results.

Despite this, gla1ve remained a central figure for the roster — as a strategist, captain, and a model of professionalism for young players.

Confirmation of Departure and Words of Gratitude

On December 18, ENCE confirmed via their social media that the contract with gla1ve had ended. The organization thanked Lukas for his contributions and wished him success in the future:

You are one of the greatest IGLs to ever do it, and we're confident you'll carry that success into your coaching career.

ENCE

Rumor has it that gla1ve might join the North American organization 100 Thieves as a coach, where the Norwegian player rain is already playing.

gla1ve's departure from ENCE and transition to a coaching role symbolize a generational shift in the professional Counter-Strike scene. The era when he shaped the modern meta is giving way to a new wave of players and coaches. Now all eyes are on whether gla1ve can apply his legendary captain skills in a new, strategic role — behind the scenes of the matches.