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MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

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MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 24%

Nashville SC 17%

Inter Miami CF 16%

Chicago Fire FC 12%

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 24%

Nashville SC 17%

Inter Miami CF 16%

Chicago Fire FC 12%

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

$127 Vol.

24%

Nashville SC

$127 Vol.

17%

Inter Miami CF

$127 Vol.

16%

Chicago Fire FC

$127 Vol.

12%

Los Angeles FC

$127 Vol.

12%

St. Louis City SC

$127 Vol.

10%

Charlotte FC

$127 Vol.

10%

Houston Dynamo FC

$127 Vol.

9%

FC Dallas

$127 Vol.

7%

FC Cincinnati

$127 Vol.

7%

Colorado Rapids

$127 Vol.

2%

New England Revolution

$127 Vol.

13%

New York Red Bulls

$127 Vol.

2%

Portland Timbers

$127 Vol.

2%

San Jose Earthquakes

$127 Vol.

2%

Sporting Kansas City

$127 Vol.

2%

Atlanta United FC

$127 Vol.

1%

Austin FC

$127 Vol.

7%

CF Montréal

$127 Vol.

1%

Columbus Crew

$127 Vol.

1%

D.C. United

$127 Vol.

1%

LA Galaxy

$127 Vol.

1%

Minnesota United FC

$127 Vol.

1%

New York City FC

$127 Vol.

12%

Orlando City SC

$127 Vol.

1%

Philadelphia Union

$127 Vol.

1%

Real Salt Lake

$127 Vol.

1%

San Diego FC

$127 Vol.

1%

Seattle Sounders FC

$127 Vol.

1%

Toronto FC

$127 Vol.

1%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tightly bunched probabilities for MLS 2026 runner-up reflect a compressed Supporters’ Shield race with roughly two months left in the regular season. Vancouver Whitecaps FC hold the top market share on the strength of their Western Conference lead, +27 goal differential, and 12-4-4 record through 20 matches, while Nashville SC’s 15-2-4 Eastern mark and league-high 49 points keep them close behind. Inter Miami CF, Houston Dynamo FC, LAFC, Chicago Fire FC, and New England Revolution sit within a handful of points of the pace-setters, creating multiple realistic paths to second overall. Recent results, remaining home/away splits, and potential for points swings among mid-table sides sustain the competitive balance reflected in current trader consensus.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,804
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores

Resolver

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This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tightly bunched probabilities for MLS 2026 runner-up reflect a compressed Supporters’ Shield race with roughly two months left in the regular season. Vancouver Whitecaps FC hold the top market share on the strength of their Western Conference lead, +27 goal differential, and 12-4-4 record through 20 matches, while Nashville SC’s 15-2-4 Eastern mark and league-high 49 points keep them close behind. Inter Miami CF, Houston Dynamo FC, LAFC, Chicago Fire FC, and New England Revolution sit within a handful of points of the pace-setters, creating multiple realistic paths to second overall. Recent results, remaining home/away splits, and potential for points swings among mid-table sides sustain the competitive balance reflected in current trader consensus.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,804
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scores

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the MLS for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of MLS for the 2026 season per the rules of MLS (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the MLS; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Vancouver Whitecaps FC" at 24%, followed by "Nashville SC" at 17%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 24¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 24% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 12, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "MLS: 2026 Runner-Up," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" is "Vancouver Whitecaps FC" at 24%, meaning the market assigns a 24% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Nashville SC" at 17%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "MLS: 2026 Runner-Up" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.