Andrew M. Laird

Sorare’s Valentine’s Special Event for GW53 is here: Cap 280, one lineup, all-season cards eligible, and a completely tweaked scoring matrix built around chemistry and teamwork.Pass-heavy players get boosted. Fouls and yellows get punished. One lineup. One shot. Scarcity leaderboards. Multi-club bonus activated.And a lot of people are upset about the rewards.But here’s the real question:Are you evaluating competitions the right way?In today’s stream, I’m breaking down:• Why this format is more strategic than it looks• How the scoring tweaks change optimal roster construction• What Cap 280 does to lineup builds• Why some managers immediately dismissed this event• And what that reaction says about how they think about SorareThis isn’t about roses and romance.It’s about whether you’re playing short-term… or building correctly.Live chat will be open — bring your takes.Don't forget to like and subscribe! 👍🤝 Support the content by joining the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

MLS is back on Sorare, and with it comes a fresh set of decisions around how — and how much — to play the league this season.I’m joined by Harry Trades, GatorGuy231, and SorareDeke to preview MLS on Sorare, including:• What the return of MLS means for the platform right now• How early auctions and supply shape the market heading into the season• How prize pools, leaderboards, and Hot Streaks should influence strategy• Differences in approach across Limited, Rare, and Super Rare• What we’re prioritizing (and avoiding) as the season kicks offWhether you’re an MLS regular or deciding if this is the year to dive in, this stream is all about setting expectations and approaching MLS with a clear plan.

The NFL season is officially over, so what happens next on Sport.Fun?On this episode of SDF with Laird, I’m joined by psufans2 to break down what the post-Super Bowl landscape looks like across the platform. We dig into the biggest question on everyone’s mind: where does the money go now?We’ll discuss:• Will capital stay parked in NFL.Fun, even with no games being played?• Does liquidity rotate into Football.Fun as football ⚽️ takes center stage?• Can the $FUN token be the real beneficiary of the NFL offseason?• Or do users simply pull money off the platform entirely?If you’re holding NFL shares, considering reallocating to football, or trying to understand the broader Sport.Fun economy, this is a must-watch conversation.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into sport.fun, market behavior, and platform strategy.Join Sport.Fun today: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9Please note: nothing in this video should be considered financial advice.

I’ve never worked for Sorare...but I’ve also never actively tried to.That’s not an accident.In this live stream, I’m explaining why I continue to create content about Web3 platforms, including Sorare, instead of trying to work for them.We’ll talk about:• Why independence matters when covering evolving Web3 games• The difference between being a creator, a partner, and an employee• How incentives change when you work inside a platform• Why I believe creators add more value staying external• What this means for trust, criticism, and long-term sustainabilityThis isn’t a criticism of Sorare or any other platform, it’s about how I think creators can best serve their audience in Web3.If you create content, or consume a lot of it, this conversation applies far beyond Sorare.Support the content by becoming a member of the Laird Social Club or the Sorare with Laird channel: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

What is the best scarcity on Sorare: Limited, Rare, Super Rare, Unique, or Set?In today’s SorareAndrews, we'll break down the real pros and cons of every scarcity on the platform. This isn’t about hype or flex value, it’s about:• Cost vs. upside• Competition depth• Prize pools and payout structures• Time commitment• Stress, variance, and expectationsWhether you’re just starting out, scaling up, or reconsidering where you’re allocating your budget, this conversation is about finding the right scarcity for you, not chasing what works for someone else.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird or become a supporting member of the YouTube channel!

On today’s Sorare with Laird, Harry Trades and I dig into a stretch of recent activity on Sorare that might signal something important: prices going...up?We’ll break down notable transactions, discuss what they actually mean (and what they don’t), and talk through whether this is just short-term noise or the early signs of a healthier market environment. From pricing behavior to buyer confidence, we’re looking at the data and the vibes to see if Sorare is quietly finding its footing again.Support our content by becoming a member of our communities.Harry's YouTube Community 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membershipLaird Social Club 🤝 https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

On this episode of the Sport.Fun Strategy Show, Laird and psufans2 break down the biggest strategic questions heading into the Super Bowl and beyond.We’ll cover:🏈 A Super Bowl preview through a Sport.Fun lens📉📈 What off-season TP looks like right now and how we’re thinking about it📊 Players we’ve added shares of, and others we’re actively watching🪙 How to think about the $FUN token at this stage of the cycleThis isn’t about hot takes or short-term picks, it’s about process, allocation, and strategy in the Sport.Fun ecosystem.Live discussion, real decisions, and plenty of room for chat questions.Join Sport.Fun today 👉 https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9Please note nothing in this video should be considered financial advice.

Sorare Set is here, and a lot of managers are diving in.I’m not...and in this stream, I explain why.This isn’t a rant and it’s not a verdict on Set as a product. It’s a personal decision based on time, incentives, priorities, and how I currently play Sorare. I’ll walk through what Set does well, what questions I still have, and why—at least for now—I’m choosing to sit this one out.If you’re deciding whether Sets fits into your Sorare routine, this should help you think through that choice more clearly.As always, I’m interested in hearing how others are approaching it—whether you’re all-in, cautiously experimenting, or also taking a pass.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare today is nothing like the game many of us originally signed up for. The economy has changed, the gameplay has evolved, and a lot of OG managers are no longer around.So why are we still here?In this episode of SorareAndrews, we talk honestly about what’s changed, what’s been lost, and what—if anything—still keeps us logging in, setting lineups, and caring. Is it habit? Community? Hope? Or is there still something genuinely compelling about Sorare in 2026?🤝 Become a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare just dropped Winter Update #2, and there’s a lot to unpack.In today’s Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by  @HarryTrades  as we react live to the latest gameplay changes, including updated mechanics, structural tweaks, and the long-awaited reveal of MLS, J League and K League details. We’ll break down what’s actually changing, what it means for different types of managers, and which updates matter now versus later.This isn’t a polished breakdown, it’s real-time reactions, questions, concerns, and early takeaways as we digest the update together with the community.Whether you’re focused on Pro competitions or just trying to understand where Sorare is heading this winter, this stream is all about first impressions and honest discussion.Join the Harry Trades YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membershipBecome a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare appears to be in a quieter stretch of the season, and for many managers that can lead to something more impactful than losses: boredom.With limited opportunities to enter new competitions due to low card supply, uncertainty around what’s coming next for the World Cup, and the idea of resetting strategies in January or February feeling less appealing than usual, engagement can naturally dip.In today’s live stream, we’ll discuss:• Why this phase can feel stagnant even if the game itself hasn’t fundamentally changed• How boredom affects decision-making, motivation, and long-term planning• Whether these quieter periods are a normal part of Sorare’s cycle• And if this moment encourages managers to look at other games alongside SorareThis isn’t about criticizing the platform, it’s about recognizing the risks of disengagement and thinking through how managers can navigate this stretch productively.Join the live discussion and share how you’re approaching Sorare right now.🤝 Become a Laird Social Club member: https://patreon.com/andrewmlairdStart playing Sport.Fun: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9Begin your MFL journey: https://app.playmfl.com/?referrer=F2047C

The launch of Sorare Set has reopened a question some Sorare managers are quietly asking:What if Sorare was only free-to-play?For established Sorare Pro managers, Set feels like an addition. But if we were brand new to Sorare today, would Set be enough? Would we ever feel the need to move beyond free-to-play?In this episode of SorareAndrews, we discuss:• Whether Set actually lowers the barrier to entry or creates a parallel game• How progression, rewards, and motivation differ between Set and Pro• If free-to-play can deliver long-term engagement without ownership• Whether Sorare needs paid competition to remain compellingSupport the content by becoming a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare Set was announced yesterday—and the reactions across the Sorare Pro community have been immediate and wide-ranging.In today’s Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by Harry Trades to break down what experienced Sorare managers are actually saying about Set after the announcement. We’ll focus less on the feature list and more on the sentiment: excitement, skepticism, concerns, and where this could fit (or not fit) into the broader Sorare ecosystem.Topics include:• Initial reactions from Pro managers and long-time players• What people like about Sorare Set—and what they’re unsure about• How Set fits alongside Pro competitions, Hot Streaks, and collections• Whether this feels like a meaningful addition or a parallel experience• The big questions managers are asking going forwardThis is a conversation grounded in community feedback, not theory, drawing directly from what we’re seeing in our Discords, DMs, and comment sections since the announcement.Let us know in the chat what you think about Sorare Set and how you see it fitting into your Sorare experience.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join the Harry Trades YouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membership🤝 Become a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

I'm doing live giveaways today, including a signed mystery jersey and 10 one-month Laird Social Club memberships.Here’s how it works on today’s stream:First, I'll raffle off a mystery signed jersey to existing supporting members of the Laird Social Club. Then, I'll give away 10 free one-month memberships so new people can try the community. These memberships are a gift from a current club member!This is also a great chance to learn what Laird Social Club is all about, how giveaways work going forward, and how you can get more involved with the channel and the community.I'll also announce a new way to support my content on YouTube 👀🤝 Join the Laird Social Club today: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

“Pay-to-win” is one of the most loaded phrases in gaming, and it comes up constantly in conversations about Sorare.In this episode of SorareAndrews, we'll take a step back and look at what pay-to-win actually means within the context of Sorare’s ecosystem. We’ll talk about how spending, scarcity, XP, and collections interact with competitive results, why perceptions around fairness matter just as much as mechanics, and how player expectations have evolved over time as the platform has grown.This isn’t about complaining, defending, or offering simple answers. It’s about understanding how incentives shape behavior, why certain narratives persist within the community, and how those narratives affect how people experience the game, whether they’re new managers, long-time grinders, or high-stakes competitors.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

The $FUN token is live...so what does that actually mean for Sport.Fun?In this episode of SDF with Laird, I’m joined by psufans2 to break down the launch of the $FUN token, where the NFL and football markets currently stand, and what we’re watching closely in the short and medium term for the platform.We’ll cover:• What the $FUN launch changes (and what it doesn’t)• How NFL and football markets compare right now• Liquidity, engagement, and where opportunity might be forming• What needs to go right next for Sport.Fun to keep growing• Why fun actually matters more than people think in these marketsThis is part market check-in, part forward-looking conversation — and very much about understanding where Sport.Fun is heading from here.If you’re playing, considering playing, or just trying to figure out the ecosystem, this one’s for you.Subscribe for more Sport.Fun coverage and daily discussions.And join Sport.Fun here: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9

Is the Premier League actually the best league to play on Sorare—or is it the most punishing?In today’s Sorare with Laird, joined by Harry Trades, we break down the Premier League from a Sorare perspective. We’ll discuss whether its massive popularity and card depth make it attractive, or whether those same factors turn it into one of the hardest leagues to win in.Topics include:• League depth and overall parity• Why Premier League cards are so popular (and expensive)• How that popularity impacts leaderboard payouts• Why hot streaks may be harder to achieve compared to other leagues• Whether the Premier League is actually a good strategic choice for most managersIf you play Premier League cards on Sorare—or are thinking about buying in—this is a conversation worth watching.Become a Sorare manager today: https://sorare.pxf.io/WyLBnZJoin the Harry Trades YouTube Community here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membershipBecome a member of the Laird Social Club 👉 https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare just released a survey outlining several potential solutions to the DNP problem — players who don’t play due to injury, rotation, or late scratches.On the surface, some of these ideas look reasonable. But only one of them even begins to address the real issue with DNPs.The real problem isn’t fairness.It isn’t optimization.It isn’t even results.The real problem is engagement.Once a lineup has a DNP, most managers mentally check out. There’s no suspense. No sweat. No reason to watch matches or follow scores because the outcome feels predetermined.In this stream, I’ll break down:• Why most DNP solutions miss the core issue entirely• Why “competitive integrity” alone doesn’t fix disengagement• How DNPs actively remove the fun from the experienceDo you have any solutions? Leave a comment below to discuss them further!🤝 Support Laird's content by joining the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare looks very different today than it did in the early days, and that raises an interesting question: could the original version of Sorare have actually survived?In today’s SorareAndrews, we go back to the OG Sorare era and break down what worked, what didn’t, and why change may have been inevitable. We’ll talk about supply, incentives, user growth, sustainability, and whether the original model could have scaled long-term without major structural changes.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

If you had money to deploy on SDF, where would you put it: football or America football?On today’s SDF with Laird, I’m joined by Palmer to break down the top plays across both sports, comparing upside, volatility, and payout potentials. Rather than just listing picks, we frame this as a capital allocation problem:• Where is the best value right now?• Which sport offers more asymmetric upside?• How contest structure, player pricing, and field behavior change the calculusIf you’re deciding where to focus your bankroll, or just want to understand how we think about risk vs. reward across sports, this episode is for you.Not financial advice. Entertainment and analysis purposes only.