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Mostly Sorare content, but if you want more, please consider joining the community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/andrewmlaird
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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.
In today’s SDF with Laird, I explain why SDF is different, and not just in one way. We’ll break it down across three angles: • Why SDF is different in crypto: real ideas, real incentives, real revenue• Why SDF is different in web3: actual transparency, strong focus on actual gameplay and user experience • Why SDF is different in fantasy sports: ownership without lineups, less DNP stress, and a system built around enjoyment If you’ve bounced off crypto projects, web3 games, or traditional fantasy sports before, this episode explains why SDF might finally feel right.Join SDF today: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9Disclaimer: This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not financial advice. Nothing discussed should be considered investment, trading, or legal advice. Always do your own research and understand the risks involved.
The second half of the Sorare season is nothing like the first, and that’s going to change how everyone plays.In today’s Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by Harry Trades to break down why the dynamics of the game shift so dramatically after the midpoint of the season, especially in Rare and Super Rare competitions.We’ll discuss:• Why there are fewer cards available on the market as the season goes on• How XP gains and collection bonuses make existing cards significantly more powerful• Why lineup strength starts to matter more than raw spending• How this impacts buying, selling, and roster construction in the second half• What managers should be doing now to prepare for what’s comingIf your early season strategy relied on easy upgrades and plentiful supply, the back half of the season can be a wake-up call. This stream is about understanding that shift and adapting before you fall behind.Join Harry's YouTube Community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membershipBecome a Laird Social Club Member: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
At what point does the current scarcity system stop working?On today’s Sorare with Laird, I break down when Sorare may be forced to introduce a new card scarcity—and why that moment might be closer than many people think. We’ll talk through supply growth, user expansion, lineup congestion, threshold pressure, and how each existing scarcity tier functions as the ecosystem scales.This isn’t about predicting an announcement—it’s about understanding the structural signals that would make a new scarcity inevitable, and what that could mean for collectors, competitors, and long-term strategy.👍 Don't forget to like and subscribe!🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
In this episode of SorareAndrews, we ask an uncomfortable question: are we fake collectors?Sorare is built on NFTs, ownership, and collecting, but most of the time, our decisions are driven by incentives, bonuses, competitions, and short-term utility. Collection rewards, thresholds, XP boosts, and promo mechanics often matter more than whether a card is actually collectible in any meaningful way.We’ll talk about:• Why “collecting” on Sorare often means optimizing incentives• How rewards and mechanics shape behavior more than passion• Whether Sorare NFTs are treated as collectibles or just tools• The disconnect between NFT ownership and emotional attachment• What real collecting could look like in the Sorare ecosystemThis isn’t about blaming players, it’s about examining how the game nudges us to behave, and whether that lines up with the idea of NFTs as true collectibles.Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
Sorare has started rolling out its Winter updates, and while it’s only the first step, it already raises bigger questions about what comes next.In today’s Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by Harry Trades to talk through what we actually want to see in Sorare 27: from gameplay depth and progression systems to rewards, competition structure, and long-term engagement.This isn’t a reaction stream just to complain or praise. It’s a forward-looking discussion about where Sorare should be heading next, what’s missing right now, and which changes would meaningfully improve the experience for committed managers.🏴 Join Harry's YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membership🤝 Become a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
Sorare just made a big announcement: its platform is now open to builders.On today’s stream, I’ll break down what “open Sorare” actually means in practice, not just the marketing language. We’ll talk about:• What Sorare opening its API and Solana stack enables• The types of tools, games, and products Sorare is encouraging• How this could impact third-party tools, analytics, and scouting• What it means for managers, collectors, and the broader Sorare ecosystem• The opportunities and the risks of a more open platformThis could be a major inflection point for Sorare, depending on how it’s executed. Let’s dig into it.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
In today’s episode of SorareAndrews, we’re doing a full evaluation of the Sorare third-party ecosystem. We’ll walk through the tools we think should exist, the features we wish existed, and the ones we’re not even sure are out there yet. That’s where we’ll need the audience: tell us what you use, what we’re missing, and what actually moves the needle for you.Then we’ll jump into several third-party platforms live and assess whether they’re genuinely helpful, overrated, under-developed, or essential for better decision-making. If you’ve ever wondered which tools are worth your time—or which features Sorare players desperately need—this is the episode for you.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
On today’s Sorare with Laird, Harry Trades joins me for a deep dive into one of the biggest questions in the game:Can you actually get rich playing Sorare?We’ll break down:• Whether trading or playing has more long-term ROI upside• What kind of financial outlay realistically sets you up for success• The difference between grinding rewards and flipping opportunities• How risk tolerance, game selection, and timing shape outcomes• Why some managers scale quickly while others hit a ceilingIf you’re trying to understand the true profit potential of Sorare, or simply want to make smarter decisions with your gallery, this stream should help bring clarity.As always, none of this is financial advice. Just two guys sharing how we think about Sorare strategy, risk, and ROI.🏴 Join Harry's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membership🤝 Become a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
Today’s stream is all about improvement.What does it really take to get better at Sorare? At MFL? At Football.Fun?And beyond that… what does it take to get better at anything?We’ll talk about:• The habits and routines that compound over time• How to learn from mistakes without getting discouraged• Why progress sometimes feels slow (but isn’t)• The hidden skills behind fantasy games that translate into real life• How to build systems that help you improve without burning outWhether you’re trying to improve your Sorare lineups, make better MFL decisions, master share strategies on FDF, or just level up in something outside of Web3 gaming, today’s stream digs into what separates “trying” from “getting better.”🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird⚽️ Sign up for Football.Fun: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9⚽️ Start playing MFL for FREE: https://app.playmfl.com/?referrer=F2047C⚽️ Become a Sorare manager: https://sorare.pxf.io/WyLBnZ
Today’s SorareAndrews dives into a fun question: “Is Sorare too simple?”And while we playfully pose it… anyone actually playing Sorare knows the truth — the game has never been more complex, strategic, and multilayered.In this episode, we break down:🔹 Why Sorare feels simpler on the surface🔹 The hidden complexity behind gameplay decisions🔹 How new competitions, scarcities, and mechanics change everything🔹 Whether the “simple era” of Sorare ever really existed🔹 What this all means for how we build lineups going forwardWhether you’re optimizing for Hot Streaks, navigating duos, or managing a deep gallery across multiple regions, Sorare still rewards knowledge, scouting, and experience — and maybe even more than before.👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the discussion💬 Comment your take — is Sorare simpler, more complex, or both?🔔 Subscribe for more Sorare breakdowns, strategy talks, and live streams🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
❄️ Members-Only Sorare with LairdHarry Trades joins me for a private breakdown of the best players to target for the new WNTR competitions on Sorare.We’ll cover:🔍 The ideal profiles for WNTR Quick Play❄️ Which players fit the scoring targets best⚡ Who benefits most from the new streak format📉 Players whose L15 makes them sneaky WNTR options💰 Value plays vs. premium targets🔒 Rare & Super Rare options for the Coliseum🧊 How WNTR designs + utility may impact prices🔥 Players to avoid despite the hypeWhether you're hunting WNTR cards on the market or planning how to use the ones you already own, this members-only session will help you build your buying list and tighten your strategy.Thanks as always for being part of the Laird Social Club and/or Harry's YouTube channel!And if you're not a supporting member yet, you can do that here:🔴 Harry Trades: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membership🔵 Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
Today’s Sorare with Laird (featuring Harry Trades) is all about the gameplay improvements Sorare announced… but haven’t released yet.We’ll discuss:🔹 Fully customized Arenas🔹 Collection Events for top collectors🔹 Exclusive competitions for high Vault-level managers🔹 How these changes could reshape Sorare gameplay🔹 What we think Sorare’s next big move might beIf you’re trying to plan your gallery, prepare for 2026 competitions, or just want to know what Sorare has in store, this stream will break it all down.Join us live and let us know what feature YOU want released first.Become a member of the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
On today’s SorareAndrews, we’re asking a simple question with a complicated answer: What do we do next?Are we genuinely satisfied with what we’re playing on Sorare26…or are we just going through the motions until the next promo, edition, or offer pushes us into something new?We'll dig into whether:• We should aim to expand what we play• We’re overextending just because Sorare always gives us something new• Or if being content is actually the optimal strategyJoin us for a thoughtful discussion on progression, temptation, strategy, and what “contentment” really looks like in Sorare26.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
Today’s Sorare with Laird is with Harry Trades, and we’re tackling a fun (and very timely) question:How would we play Sorare if we couldn’t communicate with any other managers?No Twitter threads.No Discord servers.No DMs.No group chats.Just you, your gallery, your brain… and whatever Cloudflare lets you see today.We’ll break down:• How much other managers impact our decision-making• Whether advice from experienced players actually helps or hurts• How lineup building + market strategy would change without community insight• What parts of Sorare we’d approach totally differently• And why days like today (Cloudflare chaos!) make the game feel very differentJoin us live, share how you would play Sorare without communication, and let’s see who would thrive—and who would panic!🔴 Become a member of the Harry Trades YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8HSj8vZDHSGmk5yP46SjtQ/membership🔵 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
I play games for a living. Sorare, MFL, Football.Fun — they’re fun, they’re competitive, and they’re the foundation of my content. But that also means the line between “I’m playing for fun” and “I’m working on content” gets blurry… a lot.In today’s Laird Social Club stream, I’m talking about that balance:• When does playing a game start to feel like work?• When does work start to feel like play?• Is it possible to keep both fun and productive?• And how do I manage it when content creation, strategy, competition, and income all overlap?It’s a conversation about the creator lifestyle, the Web3 fantasy ecosystem, and what it means to turn your hobbies into your job.Join the discussion live — and tell me where you draw the line.🤝 Become a Laird Social Club member today! https://patreon.com/andrewmlairdWant to play the games I play? Use the links below to get started (they all help support me):💥 MFL: https://app.playmfl.com/?referrer=F2047C⚽️ Sorare: https://sorare.pxf.io/WyLBnZ📈 Football.Fun: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9
What if Sorare went completely off the rails… and introduced food cards?In today’s SorareAndrews, we dive into the thought experiment: what would Sorare look like if you could collect, trade, and compete with FOOD?We’ll have some laughs, mock up a few cards, and break down:🍕 How food cards might “score”🍔 Which foods would be the most valuable🌮 How scarcity could work in a food-based economy🍟 Why this might actually be more logical than some of Sorare’s real decisions…Plus: viewer suggestions and community-created food cards.A lighthearted episode—grab a snack and enjoy. 🍩🔥🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird
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