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MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year

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MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year

Jesper Sørensen 42.1%

Pablo Mastroeni 37.1%

Pascal Jansen 36.4%

Óscar Pareja 36.1%

Polymarket

$81,539 Vol.

Jesper Sørensen 42.1%

Pablo Mastroeni 37.1%

Pascal Jansen 36.4%

Óscar Pareja 36.1%

Polymarket

$81,539 Vol.

Jesper Sørensen

$107 Vol.

42%

Pablo Mastroeni

$29,922 Vol.

37%

Pascal Jansen

$114 Vol.

36%

Óscar Pareja

$49 Vol.

36%

Ben Olsen

$287 Vol.

36%

Dean Smith

$54 Vol.

35%

Javier Mascherano

$228 Vol.

34%

Robin Fraser

$77 Vol.

34%

Eric Quill

$73 Vol.

25%

René Weiler

$167 Vol.

25%

Gregg Berhalter

$73 Vol.

24%

Matt Wells

$74 Vol.

24%

Bradley Carnell

$11,214 Vol.

9%

Phil Neville

$137 Vol.

5%

Raphael Wicky

$120 Vol.

4%

Michael Bradley

$73 Vol.

3%

Marc Dos Santos

$3,012 Vol.

23%

Nico Estévez

$30,158 Vol.

2%

Gerardo “Tata” Martino

$93 Vol.

24%

Pat Noonan

$849 Vol.

1%

Brian Schmetzer

$233 Vol.

14%

Marko Mitrović

$100 Vol.

8%

Cameron Knowles

$141 Vol.

1%

B.J. Callaghan

$113 Vol.

37%

Mikey Varas

$3,413 Vol.

35%

Henrik Rydström

$91 Vol.

35%

Marco Donadel

$62 Vol.

35%

Greg Vanney

$225 Vol.

35%

Bruce Arena

$123 Vol.

42%

Yoann Damet

$154 Vol.

36%

This market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 MLS Coach of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tight clustering of implied probabilities around 42% for Henrik Rydström, Bruce Arena, and Jesper Sørensen reflects a wide-open 2026 MLS regular-season race with no dominant frontrunner through mid-August. Multiple teams sit near the top of the Eastern and Western Conference standings, where strong results in recent matches, effective tactical adjustments, and roster depth have kept several clubs in playoff contention. Mid-season coaching changes, such as Rydström’s early departure from Columbus after a slow start, have shifted attention to established figures like Arena at San Jose and newcomers delivering improved defensive organization or attacking output. Historical patterns show Coach of the Year often rewards sustained form over the final stretch rather than early leads, leaving traders viewing the field as highly competitive.

This market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 MLS Coach of the Year award.

In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$81,539
End Date
Nov 20, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 3:27 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 MLS Coach of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 MLS Coach of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tight clustering of implied probabilities around 42% for Henrik Rydström, Bruce Arena, and Jesper Sørensen reflects a wide-open 2026 MLS regular-season race with no dominant frontrunner through mid-August. Multiple teams sit near the top of the Eastern and Western Conference standings, where strong results in recent matches, effective tactical adjustments, and roster depth have kept several clubs in playoff contention. Mid-season coaching changes, such as Rydström’s early departure from Columbus after a slow start, have shifted attention to established figures like Arena at San Jose and newcomers delivering improved defensive organization or attacking output. Historical patterns show Coach of the Year often rewards sustained form over the final stretch rather than early leads, leaving traders viewing the field as highly competitive.

This market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 MLS Coach of the Year award.

In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically.

If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$81,539
End Date
Nov 20, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 3:27 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 MLS Coach of the Year award. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by MLS rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the player whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 MLS season is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from Major League Soccer; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year" 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 "Jesper Sørensen" at 42%, followed by "Bruce Arena" at 42%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 42¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 42% 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.

As of today, "MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year" has generated $81.5K in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 17, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year," 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 Coach of the Year" is "Jesper Sørensen" at 42%, meaning the market assigns a 42% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Bruce Arena" at 42%. 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.

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