Andrew M. Laird

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....

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...

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...

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-par...

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 selec...

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 transl...

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...

❄️ 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...

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 gall...

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...

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...

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?...

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🍟...

This stream was live exclusively for members of the Laird Social Club and Harry Trades’ YouTube channel. We dove into the players, teams, competitions, and scarcities that have recently caught our attention, and what we’re keeping an eye on next. Join the discussion, share your own scouting insights, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re preparing for upcoming Sorare gameweeks.👉 Become a...

In this week’s Laird Social Club live stream, I’m breaking down my favorite Web3 sports games, Sorare, MFL (Metaverse Football League), and Football. Fun, and explaining what I love about each one. We’ll talk about:🧩 How Sorare combines collectibles and fantasy into one experience🏟 Why MFL’s strategy and long-term progression keep me hooked📈 How Football. Fun blends market trading with fantasy p...

What happens when Sorare run out of cards for the season? In today’s SorareAndrews, we discuss what it really means when Sorare sells out their allotment of cards — how it impacts the market, collections, and gameplay — and what managers might do next. We’ll dive into:• Why Sorare limits card supply each season• What “sellout” means for Limited, Rare, and Super Rare cards• How scarcity could affec...

In this members-only edition of Sorare with Laird, Harry Trades and I dig into one of the biggest strategy questions in Sorare Hot Streaks: are team stacks actually the best way to win? We’ll break down the pros and cons of stacking players from the same club, how lineup correlation works in Hot Streaks, and whether diversity or focus leads to more consistent rewards.👉 This stream is live exclusi...

I’m joined by Mike Zakarian from  @NBABIT  to talk all things SorareNBA 26: the new season, gameplay changes, and especially Quick Play, which might finally be the feature that gets me hooked again. We’ll break down:• What’s new in SorareNBA 26• How Quick Play works and why it’s different• Whether SorareNBA can recapture the fun for returning playersMike will try to convince me to jump back in — a...

Can artificial intelligence actually make us better Sorare managers? This week, Laird and Black dive into how AI tools can help us build smarter lineups, make better decisions, and avoid the same old mistakes. From projections and data models to player selection and contest strategy, we explore whether AI can really give us an edge… or if it just adds to the noise.👉 Watch live and join the discus...

In this episode of Sorare with Laird, I’m joined by GatorGuy231 to break down what Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) can teach us about Sorare’s new Hot Streaks competition. We’ll talk about:🔥 How DFS roster construction and contest selection apply to Hot Streaks📊 The importance of correlation and lineup stacking💰 Managing variance and maximizing your streak potential🧠 The mindset shift from weekly t...

Harry Trades and I bring back one of our favorite formats — What Would You Do? In this members-only episode, we dive into your Sorare questions: gallery management, lineup strategy, and long-term planning. Whether it’s deciding when to sell a hot card, building around a new collection, or shifting your focus between competitions, we’ll break down how we’d approach it — and why.🎯 Exclusive for:• L...

Between Sorare, MFL, and Football. Fun, it feels like there’s always something to do, but we only have so much time to play. In today’s Laird Social Club live stream, I’ll talk about how I decide where to spend my time, what keeps each game fun, and how to avoid burnout while still staying competitive.🤝 Join the Laird Social Club: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird

Sorare just dropped Halloween Edition cards...and new competitions that require them. Is this the start of a new Sorare era where special editions become essential to compete? In this episode, I break down what these new cards mean for player budgets, collections, and strategy going forward.👕 Featuring: Viktor Gyökeres, Erling Haaland, Antony, Michael Olise, and Lamine Yamal⚽️ Topics covered:• W...

When you’re on a Sorare hot streak, every lineup and every threshold matters. One small mistake can be the difference between another reward and a wasted gameweek. In this episode of Sorare with Laird, Ryan Walter and I go over simple but costly mistakes that can break your momentum — and how to avoid them. We cover: ⚽ Why hot streaks are more valuable than ever 🚫 Common errors that ruin thresho...

Sorare has come a long way integrating features that used to make SorareData essential — but some tools are still missing. In today’s Sorare with Laird, Harry Trades and I break down the features we still wish existed, what we’ve adapted to, and how our Sorare experience has changed since the transition. What features do you wish were still around? Let us know in the comments or live chat!🤝 Join...