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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1H 28M

Is the Sorare "What If..." Dream Gone?

from Andrew M. Laird · host Andrew M. Laird

In today's episode, Laird sits down with Harry Trades to tackle the elephant in the room: Is the "What If...?" question officially gone from Sorare?For years, the community has been fueled by a single hope: what if Sorare goes mainstream and our early cards become digital gold? Many managers are still holding onto collections that are worth a fraction of their peak prices, waiting for that one massive "explosion" in value.But as the platform evolves, the math is changing. We dive deep into why the "What If" era might be over, focusing on:• The In-Season Shift: How the transition to cash rewards and mandatory In-Season cards has effectively "devalued" the long-term utility of older collections.• The Sorare Set Paradox: We discuss the addition of non-tradable cards. If you can’t sell them, is Sorare still a "collectible investment" or just a subscription-based fantasy game?• The Mainstream Reality: If Sorare finally hits the mass market, will it actually benefit the early adopters, or has the new game-play structure capped the potential upside of "Legacy" cards?• The Psychology of the Bag-Holder: Why so many managers find it impossible to let go of the "What If" dream, even when the data suggests otherwise.Has the game has moved from speculating on the future to performing in the present?Whether you’re a whale from the early days or a new manager trying to navigate the 2026 landscape, this conversation is a reality check on the current state of digital football collectibles.Support the content by joining the Laird Social Club on Patreon: https://patreon.com/andrewmlaird⚽️ Become a Sorare manager today: https://sorare.pxf.io/WyLBnZ🏟️ Begin your MFL journey today: https://app.playmfl.com/?referrer=F2047C📈 Get started on Sport.Fun: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9

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