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NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up

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NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up

Angel City FC 38%

Bay FC 38%

Chicago Stars FC 38%

Denver Summit FC 38%

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Angel City FC 38%

Bay FC 38%

Chicago Stars FC 38%

Denver Summit FC 38%

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Angel City FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Bay FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Chicago Stars FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Denver Summit FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Gotham FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Kansas City Current

$0 Vol.

38%

North Carolina Courage

$0 Vol.

38%

San Diego Wave FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Seattle Reign FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Boston Legacy FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Houston Dash

$0 Vol.

38%

Orlando Pride

$0 Vol.

38%

Portland Thorns FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Racing Louisville FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Utah Royals

$0 Vol.

38%

Washington Spirit

$0 Vol.

38%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The NWSL's 2026 regular season remains highly competitive midway through the 30-match schedule, with Gotham FC holding a narrow lead in the Shield race but the battle for second place wide open among a deep group of contenders. Multiple teams, including the Washington Spirit, Portland Thorns FC, Utah Royals, and San Diego Wave FC, sit within striking distance of the top spots on the table, while expansion sides like Denver Summit FC and Boston Legacy FC add further unpredictability through roster building via free agency. Recent results highlight ongoing momentum shifts, with players such as Ashley Sanchez, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Wilson driving strong individual and team performances amid a busy calendar that includes international windows like WAFCON. This parity, combined with the remaining fixture list and potential for late surges or injuries, keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered as traders price in substantial outcome variance.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:31 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; 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 NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The NWSL's 2026 regular season remains highly competitive midway through the 30-match schedule, with Gotham FC holding a narrow lead in the Shield race but the battle for second place wide open among a deep group of contenders. Multiple teams, including the Washington Spirit, Portland Thorns FC, Utah Royals, and San Diego Wave FC, sit within striking distance of the top spots on the table, while expansion sides like Denver Summit FC and Boston Legacy FC add further unpredictability through roster building via free agency. Recent results highlight ongoing momentum shifts, with players such as Ashley Sanchez, Trinity Rodman, and Sophia Wilson driving strong individual and team performances amid a busy calendar that includes international windows like WAFCON. This parity, combined with the remaining fixture list and potential for late surges or injuries, keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered as traders price in substantial outcome variance.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:31 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 16 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Angel City FC" at 38%, followed by "Bay FC" at 38%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 38¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 38% 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.

"NWSL: 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 "NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up," browse the 16 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 "NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up" is "Angel City FC" at 38%, meaning the market assigns a 38% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Bay FC" at 38%. 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 "NWSL: 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.