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9 May 2023 120 comments
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As the European season draws to a close, you may be under the impression that everything shuts down on Sorare for a few months. But you’d be wrong!

In fact, the summer can be a great time to start as a new manager.

Explore some other leagues

Sorare is a truly global game and, when football takes a European break, it continues elsewhere. The MLS (America), the K-League (South Korea), and the J-League (Japan) are just some of the competitions that run over the summer but there are many others, including the South American leagues and the Eliteserien in Norway.

If you are interested in targeting the summer tournaments, it’s a good idea to buy players from a league that you can take an active interest in. Being able to access relevant information about players and teams, whilst perhaps even watching games, will increase your chances of success. It also makes it a lot more interesting than buying players you know nothing about.

The MLS might be a good place to start, as games are available to watch via Apple TV and there is no language barrier to contend with. As a bonus, you can enter the MLS Amateur Division throughout the summer for free, giving you a chance to win prizes as well as being a great opportunity to learn more about the league.

Buy when others are selling

The value of a player on Sorare is largely determined by their utility – an ability to win prizes in the tournaments. Sorare managers can often be quite short-term in their thinking so the prices of European players tend to drop before the summer break and rise again once the leagues restart.

If you’re prepared to be patient, you can take advantage of this by adding players to the gallery while they are available at a discounted price. Before you jump in though, make sure you consider three things:

What is the player’s potential for next season?

Before buying a new player, it’s worth taking time to assess their potential performance next season. Proven players who are likely to continue in a similar role and team are the least risky to buy and will hold their price better than others.

Could there be a real-life transfer?

Moving clubs has a huge impact on a player’s scoring ability. If a player transfers to a more competitive league, this can cause a price drop, so you’ll want to be cautious. Conversely, if a player moves to a softer league or takes a more prominent role in their new team, this can cause a significant price spike and you’ll ideally want to buy before that happens.

Check their age

It’s important to keep an eye on a player’s age, especially for younger players who have just turned 23, as they will lose their eligibility for the Under 23 division on the 1st of July – don’t get caught out by this. For players at the other end of the age spectrum, it’s worth keeping an eye on any rumours of retirement, which can significantly impact their value.

Don’t forget the international fixtures

Sorare covers most international games, so tournaments like the Nations League can add a bit of extra interest during the quieter summer period.

Keep training your players

Even if you can’t enter a tournament, you can still train the players for additional XP. Cards entered in a training team earn double XP, while other cards in your gallery will get a flat XP amount of 75, as long as you’ve entered at least one team in the gameweek.

The Choice is Yours

Sorare doesn’t stop for the summer but ultimately the choice is yours. You can build your gallery, play for free in the MLS, or even just switch off and go outside to touch grass until August. 

In the game, there is no big reset over the summer. So, if you do decide to take a break, your gallery will still be there when you return.

If you haven’t signed up for Sorare yet, don’t forget to use the link below to purchase five cards at auction and win a free digital player card.

Good luck this gameweek!

JOIN SORARE TODAY 

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Adam @ Football Trader Adam has been scouting for and trading in football games for far too long and for far too many hours. He has a particular interest in the big 5 European Leagues as well as lesser known ones like the Eredivisie, Primeira Liga and even the MLS. Before he managed to somehow make a living by writing about football, he spent ~10 years as a Ministerial adviser and project/risk manager for the UK Government including the Foreign Office and MOD. When not buried in xG spreadsheets he plays too many computer games, lifts heavy things in the gym and attempts to cultivate a handsome beard.

120 Comments Login to Post a Comment
  1. Wobbles
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    First! About the only thing I've won this season.

    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 11 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Congrats!

      Quit while you're ahead and don't try to win at Sorare though.

    2. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      It's nice to see you're aiming the bar high.

    3. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      What did you win?

  2. Wobbles
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Weird, just noticed some mathematical curiosities about my current fpl scores after the last GW.

    Points : 2,222
    Overall position: 490,490
    Coming 4th in both my MLs
    Exactly 66 points behind both leaders of my MLs.

    That's a lot of coincidences. Do you believe in signs?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Symmetry

      Nothing more
      Nothing less

    2. ZimZalabim
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      need to get the rank down to 420,069

  3. gart888
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bench two this week:

    A) Trent
    B) Shaw
    C) Bruno
    D) Estupinan (double)
    E) Botman (double)

    1. bialk
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Shaw if he plays as CD again.

    2. bialk
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      And D.

    3. The Parrot
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      BE

    4. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      AB

    5. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      BE

  4. Karan_G14
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Better option over GW36+37?

    A) TAA(lei) or Shaw(WOL) + TAA (AVL)

    B) Mac A -4 points

    Basically I can bench March for the next two gameweeks. Have 2 City players and plan to use transfer in GW37 to get KDB or Alvarez.

  5. The Parrot
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Benching headaches...

    Bench 1

    A) Rashford
    B) Grealish
    C) Mac Alister
    D) Mitoma
    E) Isak
    F) Wilson

    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

      1. Alan The Llama
        • 16 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Not even close. His risk of being benched makes it an easy decision considering 4 of them shouldn't be on the list.

    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      a

    3. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B easily

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Grealish reluctantly

  6. Ser Davos
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is Second Chance rank included in the GW History table?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Nah

      It's just made up to keep people interested

      1. gart888
        • 11 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        And for those of us having reasonably good seasons, there's basically no difference in the ranks. Only 6k difference to mine.

        1. Hairy Potter
          • 10 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          I was OR 1.9million going into the world cup. My second chance rank is 6k.

  7. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Is it crazy to have 2 fts and consider bringing in players with a single GW?

    Currently have 4 DGWs including March and Steele.

    1. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

  8. RICICLE
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Hi chaps! Reckon if these moves below?

    Raya
    Shaw - Trippier - TAA
    Salah - March* - Martinelli - Mitoma
    Isak - Haaland - Watkins
    ______________________________
    Kepa: Saka: White: Moreno

    1FT, 1.3 ITB

    A) March + Watkins > Mac Allister + Wilson -4
    B) March + Watkins + Moreno > Rashford + Wilson + Toti -8 (Benching Saka/Martinelli
    C) March + Watkins + Saka > Gnonto + Rashford + Bruno -8 (Play 3-5-2)

    At a loss of what to do to be honest guys, any advice much appreciated.

    1. Sandy Ravage
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Saka + March > Rashford + MacAllister?

      1. RICICLE
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Yep that’s easily work, dunno how that actually slipped by me, would have to abandon the Wilson + Isak Double up though I guess

  9. Claudio555
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Replace March with?

    A. Gross
    B. Mac Allister
    C. Mitoma

    1. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B or C

    2. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      C

    3. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B.

  10. DannyDrinkVodka
    • 6 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Chasing.......is Chilwell>Schar worth a -4 when the other option is starting Shaw?

    1. mdm
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No

    2. GC123
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      No

  11. Aaa
    • 11 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Kepa
    TAA/Trip/Shaw
    Salah/Rash/Mit/Mac
    Haaland/Watkins/Alvarez
    (Raya/Estu/Barnes/Toti)

    2fts 0itb

    A - Watkins -> Isak/Wilson
    B - A + Barnes -> Murphy (bench Alvarez)

    1. EMILE FOR ONE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A + Wilson (c)

  12. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Which one sounds best for DGW37?
    At least on paper.

    1) KDB, Mac, Mitoma
    2) Grealish, Mahrez, Mac or Mitoma
    3) Grealish, Bruno, Mac or Mitoma
    4) Bruno, Mitoma, Mac

    1. EMILE FOR ONE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      1. KDB trumps all

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      3 with Mitoma

    3. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      1

  13. EMILE FOR ONE
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    1.5ITB --- 6 DGW36 --- FH37 --- ML rivals have no chips.

    What's the smart GW36 move here?

    A) Nothing
    B) Isak > Wilson (c)
    C) Andreas > Eze (play in GW38 v NFO)
    D) Schar + Watkins > Robbo Wilson (-4)

    Kepa
    Trippier Schar Estupian TAA
    Mac Mitoma Rashford Salah
    Isak (c) Haaland

    Raya Watkins Dias Andreas

    1. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B??? Just keep

  14. Ask Yourself
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Which would you start here?

    A) TAA (lei)
    B) Grealish (eve)

    1. EMILE FOR ONE
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      TAA. Seems to be involved with every Liverpool attach at the moment

    2. Wobbles
      • 4 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    3. Atimis
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A

    4. dunas_dog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Trent

  15. Magic Hamster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I'm 29 points behind in my ML so thinking it's time to take some "punts"/ look at differentials.

    ML leader has isak (& March &Mitoma)

    I've already got McAlister but planning on removing March

    How does Jota and March > Wilson and Joelinton (-4) sound?

    Not too punty but worth a shot to reduce ML gap?

    1. popey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      prefer willock to joe

  16. C0YS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Thinking of not wasting the transferring out March. Who would you rather start instead?

    A) Grealish (eve)
    B) Dalot (WOL)
    C) Kane (avl) for -4

    First to 3 votes

    1. Eleven Hag
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      B

    2. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      C.

  17. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Nothing learnt from last DGW I guess

    1. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      FOMO, hits and benching dilemmas?

  18. Heavy Cream
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Can only play one next GW;
    Martinelli or
    Rashford

    What are your thoughts please?

    1. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Both? Rashford if only one but i fancy martnelli vs gross.

      1. Heavy Cream
        • 10 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        I know! It’s agony. Mahrez Salah and Mitoma are my other three though and even though the fixtures are tough I just can’t let Mitoma go.

  19. putana
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    17 points off top 10k. Not sure if i should be taking risks yet

    1. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yes. Unless you want to wait for GW40!

    2. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Close enough to keep it to smart risks

  20. meule
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Estupinan Trippier TAA
    Salah Rashford McAllister Mitoma
    Haaland Isak (C) Wilson

    Iversen Graelish Akanji Toti

    All set ?

    1. Heavy Cream
      • 10 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Yep. Spot on.

    2. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Solid team

  21. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Bench one

    A) Saka
    B) Odegaard
    C) Mitoma
    D) Rashford
    E) Salah
    F) Haaland
    G) Toney
    H) Isak

    1. Tinkermania
      • 6 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Deep down, you know your shortlist. Saves time to just post that.

      1. rozzo
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Was gonna bench Haaland haha

    2. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Saka

  22. HD7
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    2 ft ; 0.4 itb

    Guys, what would be your moves here?
    Thanks

    Steele 

    Trippier Stones Estupinan
    Salah Rashford Grealish Mitoma 
Jota Haaland Watkins

    Kepa Martinelli Shaw Henry

    1. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Jota or Watkins to Isak / Wilson

  23. Starvaiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Which 2 of these 4 would you prefer rest of season:
    a) Antony
    b) Olise
    c) Gross
    d) Willock

    1. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Why so punty? I’d be hard-pressed to bring in 1 from that list, what to speak of 2

      1. Starvaiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        horrible draft-league limitations= sigh

    2. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Defo not A rubbish

    3. XX SMICER XX
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      None. If pushed B & D

      1. Starvaiger
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        thanks

  24. as33
    • 10 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Watkins>Isak or Wilson?

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Wilson

  25. C0YS
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Isak more reliable and nailed, Wilson more upside but riskier. I got Isak, most are bringing in Wilson atm

    1. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Reply fail…post above

  26. SKENG
    • 9 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    DDG
    Trippier Botman Estupinan TAA
    MacAllister Salah Rashford Fernandes
    Isak Haaland

    Raya March Chilwell Greenwood - 2 FTs, 0.1M ITB

    Any early thoughts on this team?

    A) March & Chilwell - Mitoma & Akanji (play Mitoma ahead of TAA)
    B) Chilwell - Stones/Akanji and save the other FT
    C) smth else?

  27. XX SMICER XX
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    What to do?

    A. Bench March, start Mahrez (roll transfer for DGW37)
    B. March to Mac, bench Mahrez
    C. March to Bruno, bench Mahrez
    D. A + Robertson to Trippier

    1. Starvaiger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      A, or D. defo A though

  28. g40steve
    • 7 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Too many options, not confident with team vs bench?

    1FT anything glaring?

    Ederson
    Estupinan, Trippier, Trent
    Mitoma, Rashford, Grealish, Bruno
    Haaland, Wilson, Jota

    Raya, Martinelli, Dalot, Chilwell

  29. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    Ederson, Walker, Dias, Stones, Akanji, Rodri, Gundogan, Grealish, KDB, Bernardo Silva, Haaland

    1. g40steve
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Full strength

      1. sulldaddy
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Would expect nothing less

  30. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    2 years, 7 months ago

    I would welcome some thoughts on my current predicament. OR is just inside 10K so looking for a solid finish but have been hit hard with injuries in the final straight.

    Many thanks..

    Current team

    Kepa
    Etsu Shaw TAA Tripps (Ake)
    Rash Bruno Salah Mac (March)
    Watkins Haaland (Deadwood)

    I figure one of the injured lads has to go, if only to give me a bench. I am already planning to do...

    GW36 Watkins > Wilson
    GW37 Salah > KDB

    Should I go for one of these additional transfers for a hit?

    GW36 March to Mitoma -4 and bench Shaw
    GW37 Ake > Stones

    Thanks again if you got this far 😆

    1. C0YS
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      Assuming a Shaw CS, March to Mitoma would only work out if Mitoma gets 10+. Go for it if want to take a few calculated risks for a higher finish. Otherwise your starting XI looks good enough to hold.

      1. C0YS
        • 9 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        By hold I mean continue with your planned transfers

      2. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers

        Yep, I am quite content with my team but the double injury has panicked me.

        I just feel a need a touch of depth to my squad.

        1. C0YS
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 7 months ago

          Makes sense. I wouldn’t do anything if at least 1 of March/Ake will be back for 37. Mitoma would be appealing if in a few days we know they’re long-term injuries

          1. Art Vandelay
            • 15 Years
            2 years, 7 months ago

            Good advice, and positive news would be a game changer.

            However, being realistic I can't see March being back given how he went down, and Ake got reinjured as soon as he came back, so another early return looks unlikely.

            I will wait until Friday and make a decision.

    2. Salalalalah
      • 7 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      This is the time to go aggressive and push for ranks. I would do Mitoma this week and bench Shaw, he has a low ceiling now with CB role and Mitoma was just unlucky last few games.

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Cheers.

        I am not looking to be too agressive as my rank is not going to be amazing and I am defending in my ML (top prize £600).

        Having said that, I do think the Mitoma hit is the right move, partly because it would act as insurance in my ML.

    3. sirmorbach
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 7 months ago

      I'd keep the original plan.

      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        2 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks

        I am going with those transfers anyway, it is just the hits I am mulling over. It also feels a bit risky having absolutely pretty much nothing on the bench.