Team Liquid release siuhy into free agency as CS2 rebuild continues after 16 months

Kamil "siuhy" Szkaradek is a free agent after Team Liquid released the Polish in-game leader on Saturday (3 October), formally ending a 16-month spell that never delivered the results the North American organisation hoped for.

The move had been coming. siuhy was benched in July and replaced as in-game leader by Johnny "JT" Theodosiou, and his release is the latest step in a wider reset of Liquid's Counter-Strike 2 roster.

A difficult spell at Liquid

siuhy arrived at Liquid in April 2025 on loan from MOUZ, where he had made his name as a leader. He was brought in to steady a side that had cycled through several in-game leaders, following the eras of Casper "cadiaN" Møller and Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken.

The results were modest. Liquid's best finish with siuhy calling was a top-four placing at FISSURE Playground #2. Across the three Majors he contested with the team, Liquid did not reach the playoffs, and their combined record at Major events was 5-11. His individual rating at Liquid, across 185 maps, was 0.87, according to figures cited by Esports Insider.

JT takes over the calling

When Liquid benched siuhy in July, they handed in-game leadership to JT, the South African veteran. Releasing siuhy now frees the organisation from his contract and leaves a clear roster place to be addressed as the season heads towards its final stretch.

Liquid have not yet announced how they intend to fill that place.

Why the in-game leader role matters

In Counter-Strike, the in-game leader calls strategies and mid-round decisions for the whole team, so a change in that role usually reshapes how a side plays. Liquid's decision to move the calling to JT in July signalled a new direction, and keeping siuhy on the bench as a sixth player made little sense once that change had settled. His release also gives Liquid more flexibility as they decide what the next version of the roster looks like.

What next for siuhy?

siuhy is free to talk to any team. There is no confirmed destination, and he has not been linked to a specific new side in the reporting so far. As a Polish leader with experience in two major organisations, he is likely to draw interest from European teams looking for an experienced caller, but any move remains speculation for now.

A busy time for roster moves

The release lands while the CS2 calendar is in full swing, with ESL Pro League Season 24 under way in Katowice and its playoffs scheduled for 9 to 11 October. The coming weeks before the end-of-year events are a common window for teams to finalise changes ahead of 2027.

Key takeaways

• Team Liquid released siuhy into free agency on 3 October 2026.
• He joined on loan from MOUZ in April 2025 and was benched in July 2026, with JT taking over as in-game leader.
• Liquid's record at Majors with siuhy was 5-11, with no Major playoff appearance in three attempts.
• His best result with the team was a top-four finish at FISSURE Playground #2.

FAQ

Why did Team Liquid release siuhy? He had been benched since July, when JT replaced him as in-game leader, and the release completes his exit as Liquid reshape their roster.

Where did siuhy play before Team Liquid? He joined Liquid on loan from MOUZ in April 2025.

Where will siuhy play next? No new team has been confirmed. He is now a free agent and able to sign with any organisation.

Sources: Esports Insider