Johnny Speeds bench nawwk, Lekr0 and coach friberg

Swedish organization Johnny Speeds has announced a CS2 roster rebuild: AWPer nawwk and captain Lekr0 have been benched, and the team has also parted ways with its coach — CS legend Adam "friberg" Friberg. The decision was announced on July 7, 2026.

Who leaves the lineup

Tim "nawwk" Jonasson is an AWPer with a résumé spanning Ninjas in Pyjamas, Apeks and a Fnatic loan, and the MVP of Elisa Masters Espoo 2023. Jonas "Lekr0" Olofsson is a veteran and in-game leader who has played for NiP, Fnatic and Dignitas over the years, and a WESG 2017 champion.

The team also said goodbye to coach Adam "friberg" Friberg — an ESL One Cologne 2014 champion and HLTV MVP of that event. He had been with Johnny Speeds since January 2026.

Why the move

The reason is inconsistent results. "There is only love for the boys. We fought hard and gave it everything, but the results haven't been there," the team said in its statement. Johnny Speeds finished the season just 80th in the global Valve Regional Standings (VRS): an up-and-down run where deep playoff pushes (3rd at Parken Challenger Season 2, a win at NODWIN Clutch Series 6, a final at ECL Season 51 Cup 3) alternated with flat showings like Tipsport Conquest of Prague.

What's next

The lineup keeps HEAP and jocab — meaning only two players remain after the shake-up. Sapec had already left earlier. Johnny Speeds has not named any newcomers yet: this is a full roster rebuild, not a disband. Follow the scene's transfers and roster moves in the esport section.

Frequently asked questions

Who did Johnny Speeds bench?

AWPer Tim "nawwk" Jonasson and captain Jonas "Lekr0" Olofsson. The team also parted ways with coach Adam "friberg" Friberg.

Why did it happen?

Because of inconsistent results: Johnny Speeds finished the season just 80th in the global Valve Regional Standings (VRS).

Who stays on the roster?

Two players remain after the shake-up — HEAP and jocab. The team has not announced any new players yet.