FaZe Clan's Post-karrigan Era: Leadership Reset Amid Crypto Baggage

FaZe Clan, an esports organization, is navigating a leadership transition after Finn 'karrigan' Andersen's departure in April 2026. karrigan, the in-game leader, had been with the team for five years and guided them to their first Major title. His replacement, Russel 'Twistzz' Van Dulken, has taken over as captain and is leading the roster through a shift from online play to LAN events.

According to Twistzz, karrigan's departure was sudden, describing it as 'not handled the best way.' This messy handoff at the top has been felt by the team, with Twistzz taking a temporary break in June 2026 to step away from practicing CS2 and recharge before the grind of LAN competition.

FaZe Clan's past involvement in cryptocurrency is also worth noting. The organization previously promoted MLG Coin, which peaked at a market cap between $150 million and $200 million before collapsing spectacularly. This led to severe fallout, including the resignation of FaZe's CEO amid fraud allegations.