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MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

Minnesota United FC 43%

Nashville SC 43%

Real Salt Lake 43%

Los Angeles FC 43%

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Minnesota United FC 43%

Nashville SC 43%

Real Salt Lake 43%

Los Angeles FC 43%

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Minnesota United FC

$0 Vol.

43%

Nashville SC

$0 Vol.

43%

Real Salt Lake

$0 Vol.

43%

Los Angeles FC

$0 Vol.

43%

CF Montréal

$0 Vol.

42%

New York Red Bulls

$0 Vol.

42%

Inter Miami CF

$0 Vol.

41%

St. Louis City SC

$0 Vol.

41%

Charlotte FC

$0 Vol.

40%

Sporting Kansas City

$0 Vol.

40%

LA Galaxy

$0 Vol.

40%

San Diego FC

$0 Vol.

39%

New England Revolution

$0 Vol.

39%

Columbus Crew

$0 Vol.

38%

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

$0 Vol.

38%

FC Cincinnati

$0 Vol.

38%

Seattle Sounders FC

$0 Vol.

37%

Atlanta United FC

$0 Vol.

37%

Chicago Fire FC

$0 Vol.

37%

Colorado Rapids

$0 Vol.

37%

D.C. United

$0 Vol.

37%

FC Dallas

$0 Vol.

37%

Houston Dynamo FC

$0 Vol.

37%

New York City FC

$0 Vol.

37%

Orlando City SC

$0 Vol.

37%

Philadelphia Union

$0 Vol.

37%

Portland Timbers

$0 Vol.

37%

San Jose Earthquakes

$0 Vol.

37%

Toronto FC

$0 Vol.

37%

Austin FC

$0 Vol.

36%

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 2026 MLS regular season remains tightly contested for second place behind early Eastern Conference leader Nashville SC, with Inter Miami CF, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, LAFC, and several others separated by just a handful of points in the overall table as of early August. The summer FIFA World Cup pause and subsequent resumption have reset momentum for many clubs, producing inconsistent results across conferences while injuries, roster depth, and schedule congestion continue to shape outcomes. This parity—driven by balanced Western Conference depth and an Eastern group featuring multiple squads with strong recent form—keeps implied probabilities for runner-up status clustered among a wide field, reflecting traders' view of the race as highly unpredictable heading into the stretch run.

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
$0
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 2026 MLS regular season remains tightly contested for second place behind early Eastern Conference leader Nashville SC, with Inter Miami CF, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, LAFC, and several others separated by just a handful of points in the overall table as of early August. The summer FIFA World Cup pause and subsequent resumption have reset momentum for many clubs, producing inconsistent results across conferences while injuries, roster depth, and schedule congestion continue to shape outcomes. This parity—driven by balanced Western Conference depth and an Eastern group featuring multiple squads with strong recent form—keeps implied probabilities for runner-up status clustered among a wide field, reflecting traders' view of the race as highly unpredictable heading into the stretch run.

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
$0
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.

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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 "Minnesota United FC" at 43%, followed by "Nashville SC" at 43%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 43¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 43% 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 "Minnesota United FC" at 43%, meaning the market assigns a 43% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Nashville SC" at 43%. 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.