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As Europe’s football season starts winding down, there’s no offseason on Sorare. This summer, we’re hitting the fast lane and heading west to celebrate 30 years of Major League Soccer — and you are in the driver’s seat.

From iconic rivalries to bold kits, MLS has always played by its own rules. And now, it’s time to crank up the nostalgia. We’re throwing the ultimate birthday bash with exclusive cards, epic competitions, and can’t-miss promos that’ll take you straight back to the golden days of American football.

Introducing the MLS 30th Anniversary Special Editions

To mark the milestone, we’re dropping Special Edition cards across all scarcities, celebrating every MLS club and player. Retro-inspired designs? You bet. Bold colors, classic stripes, and a whole lotta 90s flair to take you back to when the game was all about energy, style, and pure passion.

But we’re not stopping there. While every player gets their own throwback card, we’ve got 30 select players (one per MLS team) getting something even more exclusive: custom illustrations by the renowned artist Sutorayka, replacing their player photo with a stunning, nostalgic masterpiece. These illustrations don’t just capture the spirit of the ’90s, they bring it right into your fantasy lineup. Think baggy kits, headbands, and those unforgettable penalty shootouts — all in special edition designs that combine vintage vibes with modern fantasy utility.

Market Events: Double-Up & Lucky Loser Promos

To celebrate the release, we’re rolling out two special market promos to help you build your squad fast:

✨ Double-Up Promo for Limited and Rare

From May 20th to May 30th, every Limited or Rare MLS 30th Anniversary Edition card you buy (illustrated or not) via Auction or Instant Buy comes with:

• ✅ 90% Guaranteed Essence – between 3 and 5 Essence depending on the card quality*. The Essence you’ll receive is MLS Essence.
• ✨ 10% Chance to win another MLS 30th Anniversary Special Edition card
  

*Quality depends on criteria determined solely by Sorare at its own discretion, including, without limitation, the card’s appeal for collectors and popularity in the game at the time of the purchase.

🔹 Super Rare Lucky Loser Promo

Didn’t win the auction? You still win. From May 20th to May 30th, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th highest bidders on any MLS Special Edition Super Rare auction (illustrated or not) will receive an Essence reward. This Essence is neutral: 

• 🥈 2nd place: 5 Essence
  
• 🥉 3rd place: 3 Essence
  
• 🎖️ 4th place: 1 Essence

🏆 $60,000 in Prizes Across Three Game Weeks

Time to make history. Over three massive Game Weeks, we’re putting $60,000 in cash* prizes on the line.

Game Week 1: West Coast Clash

May 23–27 – GW 82

• Rewards: $20,000 total cash* prize
• One competition for Limited
• One competition for Rare, Super Rare, and Unique (no scarcity bonus)
• Eligibility: MLS cards from the Western Conference
• Minimum: 3x MLS 30th Anniversary Edition cards
  • You can play up to 2 MLS Classic cards (or regular In-Season)
• All West conference MLS teams play this GW 
• Multi-entry: Enter up to 3 teams per competition

Game Week 2: East Coast Showdown

May 27–30 – GW 83

• Rewards: $20,000 total cash* prize
• One competition for Limited
• One competition for Rare, Super Rare, and Unique (no scarcity bonus)
• Eligibility: MLS cards from the Eastern Conference
• Minimum: 3x MLS 30th Anniversary Edition cards
  • You can play up to 2 MLS Classic cards (or regular In-Season)
• All East conference MLS teams play this GW except Chicago Fire FC
• Multi-entry: Enter up to 3 teams per competition

Game Week 3: Grand Finale Event

May 30–June 3 – GW 84

• Rewards: $20,000 total cash* prize
• One competition for Limited
• One competition for Rare, Super Rare, and Unique (no scarcity bonus)
• Eligibility: MLS cards
• Minimum: 5x MLS 30th Anniversary Edition cards
• All MLS teams play this GW except Colorado Rapids, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, LAFC, and Portland Timbers
• Multi-entry: Enter up to 3 teams per competition

*Prizes may be awarded in cash or in ETH.

🎁 And there’s even more…
During the MLS 30th Anniversary Event (May 20, 20:00 CET – June 3, 20:00 CET):

• All crafted MLS cards will be Anniversary Editions
• Starting Friday, May 23, all rewarded MLS cards will also be Anniversary Editions

🔥 Hot Streak: Temporary Lowered First Target

Just getting started with your MLS lineups? We’ve made it easier to dive into Hot Streaks during the Anniversary Event.

From May 20 to June 3 (covering Game Weeks 82, 83, and 84), the first MLS Hot Streaks target is lowered from 350 to 330 points in Limited and from 385 to 365 in Rare.

A smoother entry point to help you kick off your streak, claim your first reward, and start climbing to the next levels.

🎁 Don’t Miss the Missions

Make your lineups count with two Game Week Missions:

• Score a positive decisive with any MLS Anniversary Edition card to unlock $10 in Market Credit
  
• Hit a 750 collection score in the Limited 2025 album of any MLS team to win 20 Limited Essence

*Market Credit is valid only on Auctions or Instant Buy on Sorare’s Primary Market.

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🔗 Be Part of the 30-Year Celebration

This isn’t just another campaign. It’s a tribute to a league that brought football to the forefront in North America. With throwback vibes, top-tier competitions, and illustrated tributes to the icons of the game, this is your chance to celebrate, compete, and collect.

Visit the Market and start building your Anniversary lineup today.