Chicken Coop parts with IGL mds; WolfY to stand in for iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026
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Chicken Coop have parted ways with John "mds" Marin, and will field Adam "WolfY" Andersson as a stand-in for iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026. The organization said it will announce a permanent fifth player at a later date. Dust2.us reported mds stepped down reportedly by mutual agreement after a stint that began in April 2026, and that mds did not respond to a request for comment. During mds's time as IGL the squad climbed from #45 to #33 in the Americas VRS and entered the Top Ten in North America, and won the ESEA Season 57 North American Finals in June, according to Dust2.us.
- What happened: Chicken Coop announced the departure of John "mds" Marin and will use Adam "WolfY" Andersson as a stand-in for iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026, with the organization saying a new fifth will be announced later (Dust2.us).
- Why it matters: The change removes the squad's IGL and installs a stand-in ahead of an upcoming event, altering in-game leadership and lineup continuity reported by Dust2.us.
- Context: Dust2.us reported mds took over IGL duties in April 2026, helped Chicken Coop rise from #45 to #33 in the Americas VRS and enter the Top Ten in North America, and was part of the roster that won ESEA Season 57 North American Finals in June; mds did not respond to a request for comment (Dust2.us).
- What next: Dust2.us reports WolfY will stand in at iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 and that Chicken Coop intends to announce a permanent fifth later; the identity and timing of a permanent replacement have not been confirmed.
What changed
Chicken Coop announced John "mds" Marin has left the lineup, and Adam "WolfY" Andersson will serve as a stand-in for iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026. The organization said it will name a permanent fifth player at a later date.
Before and after
- Before: Dust2.us reports mds became the team's IGL in April 2026 and helped the roster move from #45 to #33 in the Americas VRS, enter the Top Ten in North America, and win the ESEA Season 57 North American Finals in June.
- After: WolfY (formerly of SportsBetExpert and Marsborne) will fill in for the upcoming iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 event; a permanent signing has not been announced.
Timeline
- April 2026: Dust2.us reports mds took over IGL duties from Colin "colin" Chan.
- June 2026: Dust2.us reports the team won ESEA Season 57 North American Finals.
- September 18, 2026: Dust2.us reported mds's departure and WolfY's stand-in role.
Limits
All points above are drawn from a Dust2.us report. Dust2.us described the departure as reportedly by mutual agreement; mds did not respond to a request for comment. The organization has not yet confirmed the identity or timing of a permanent replacement.