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Every Major League Soccer player is now an Ethereum token

Posted by Caleb Mpamei on October 21, 2021 - 7:48pm Edited 10/21 at 7:49pm
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Every Major League Soccer player is now an Ethereum token

Ahead of Major League Soccer’s return, its 700+ players have been tokenized as digital collectables.

By Andrew Hayward

  • Blockchain-based fantasy soccer game Sorare has added Major League Soccer players.
  • Some 700+ players have been tokenized as digital cards via a deal with the MLSPA.
  • Sorare lets users collect pro player cards and build fantasy lineups for matchups.

Sorare, the Ethereum-based fantasy soccer game that lets players own digital cards based on real professional players, announced today that it has added the 700+ players that compete in North America’s Major League Soccer.

The deal is with the Major League Soccer Players Association (MLSPA) itself, bringing all of the players into the game as digital assets. However, the agreement is not with the league itself, so the players’ teams are not actually represented in the game.

"We expect blockchain will have a significant role to play in the future of collectibles, and by bringing more than 700 MLS players to this really inventive fantasy game Sorare, we're excited fans worldwide now have the chance to collect, manage, and own licensed digital cards of their favorite players,” MLSPA COO Dan Jones told Decrypt via email.

The news comes ahead of Major League Soccer’s return to action in July via a tournament held in Orlando, Florida. The “MLS is Back” tournament will feature all of the teams and take place without fans in attendance at Walt Disney World Resort, with players, coaches, and team and league officials frequently tested for COVID-19 all the while.

Sorare allows players to purchase and collect cards based on players from a variety of professional soccer teams, and then form a five-player lineup to enter divisional matchups against other Sorare users. Players earn points based on the pros’ respective real-world performances, and then can net rewards and unlock achievements in the fantasy game.

Blockchain technology is used to authenticate the individual digital assets as unique non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with rare versions of select player cards available in limited quantities. According to the company, a “Super Rare” version of Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo recently sold for more than $3,000.

Sorare already has deals with numerous European clubs, including the aforementioned Juventus and Atletico Madrid, plus it recently added the Korean Professional Football League.

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October 27, 2021 at 12:43pm
Edited 10/27 at 12:45pm
Caleb Mpamei You are welcome, Corneliu. Thanks for coming over here regularly! God bless.
October 26, 2021 at 6:27pm
Caleb Mpamei That's quite a comment, Heiko! Appreciate it!
October 26, 2021 at 6:27pm
Corneliu Boghian Thanks for sharing.
October 25, 2021 at 4:29am
Heiko Closhen Messi joins crypto craze as gets part of PSG fee in fan tokens https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/exclusive-messis-paris-st-germain-package-includes-crypto-fan-tokens-2021-08-12/ Part of Messi's signing on fee paid in fan tokens PSG token traded vols topped $1.2 bln in days up to move New sales of PSG tokens raise about 30 mln euros - source In a world first for such a high-profile signing, Leo Messi received a large number of ‘$PSG Fan Tokens’. The inclusion of the $PSG Fan Tokens in the player’s welcome package instantly ties him with millions of Paris Saint-Germain fans around the world. The move further positions Paris Saint-Germain as one of the most innovative and avant-garde sports franchises in the world. Token implementation comes as a great illustration of the way the Club is constantly finding ways to increase and diversify its revenue streams to continue developing as a global brand. In 2018, Paris Saint-Germain made a pioneering step into the world of blockchain, becoming the first sports franchise to partner with Socios.com. Since then, Paris Saint-Germain and Socios.com have been working side by side to capitalize on this new and unique way to connect the Club with the Fans, and the best is yet to come. For millions of PSG supporters around the world, Fan Tokens have become a creative way to engage with the Rouge & Bleu. Paris Saint-Germain fans have been very active on Socios.com, taking advantage of a host of engagement opportunities on the app. Through $PSG Fan Tokens, fans worldwide get the opportunity to choose a motivational message on the wall of the dressing room before a key game, the Goal of the Season, or the winners of the club’s end of season awards. Fans have also experienced unique, personal video calls from first team stars via the platform, and even more exciting activations are planned for the coming weeks and months. The hype surrounding the latest signings in the club’s busy summer transfer window created a huge surge of interest in $PSG Fan Tokens, with trading volumes exceeding $1.2 billion in the days preceding the move. Marc Armstrong, Chief Partnerships Officer of Paris Saint-Germain said: “Fully embracing Socios.com and $PSG Fan Tokens has proved a massive success for the Club. We have been able to engage with a new global audience, creating a significant digital revenue stream.” Alexandre Dreyfus, CEO of Chiliz and Socios.com added: “Paris Saint-Germain are reaping the rewards of their bold approach and I believe this could be the start of a new trend as Fan Tokens and Socios.com play an increasingly prominent role across sport at the very highest level.” Be part of the tokenesation worldwide with Zeniq Join here: safir.com/ref/uqjqp24epm Start earning wtith the excellent products of Zeniq
October 23, 2021 at 10:05am
Edited 10/25 at 7:51pm
Caleb Mpamei That's true, Simon. NFT is another wave of disruption that's difficult to fathom right now.
October 22, 2021 at 5:24pm
Caleb Mpamei That's right, Charles. Blockchain technology is making the world a better place even for ordinary folks.
October 22, 2021 at 5:22pm
Caleb Mpamei Glad you got something new today, Jan! Love your spirit.
October 22, 2021 at 5:21pm
Simon Keighley That's great news for Sorare - the blockchain is playing a significant role in the future of collectibles. Thanks for sharing, Caleb.
October 22, 2021 at 8:41am
Charles Phillips The story about is Sorare encouraging for others who are looking ito get more atheletes and others involved with crypto. Thanks for sharing, Caleb.
October 22, 2021 at 3:00am
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