Cloud9 New York's Bold New Era Under Head Coach Arian Chitsaz

This week marks a pivotal reorganization for Cloud9's New York division as it shifts its coaching dynamics. The recent changes have generated plenty of discussion among fans and industry insiders, hinting at a promising new direction.

After the final match of the 2025 Call of Duty League season, the New York team underwent a complete transformation. Several players were released and the majority of the support staff were let go. Amid these changes, one figure remained steady—assistant coach Arian Chitsaz. His continued presence suggests that the organization envisioned significant potential in him for future leadership roles.

Recent announcements confirm that Arian is advancing from his current role to become the primary coach of Cloud9 New York. In addition to assuming overall leadership responsibilities, he is now charged with reconstructing the team's support system and rebuilding the player roster from the ground up.

Details indicate that Arian will have a considerable period to realize these changes. The upcoming 2026 CDL season will be hosted on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. With a release set for November 14, the revised league schedule is Anticipated to commence either by the close of the year or in early 2026, providing him ample time to implement the new vision.