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MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

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MLS: 2026 Runner-Up

Atlanta United FC 36%

Austin FC 36%

CF Montréal 36%

Charlotte FC 36%

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Atlanta United FC 36%

Austin FC 36%

CF Montréal 36%

Charlotte FC 36%

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Atlanta United FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Austin FC

$0 Vol.

36%

CF Montréal

$0 Vol.

36%

Charlotte FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Chicago Fire FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Colorado Rapids

$0 Vol.

36%

Columbus Crew

$0 Vol.

36%

D.C. United

$0 Vol.

36%

FC Cincinnati

$0 Vol.

36%

FC Dallas

$0 Vol.

36%

Houston Dynamo FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Inter Miami CF

$0 Vol.

36%

LA Galaxy

$0 Vol.

36%

Los Angeles FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Minnesota United FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Nashville SC

$0 Vol.

36%

New England Revolution

$0 Vol.

36%

New York City FC

$0 Vol.

36%

New York Red Bulls

$0 Vol.

36%

Orlando City SC

$0 Vol.

36%

Philadelphia Union

$0 Vol.

36%

Portland Timbers

$0 Vol.

36%

Real Salt Lake

$0 Vol.

36%

San Diego FC

$0 Vol.

36%

San Jose Earthquakes

$0 Vol.

36%

Seattle Sounders FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Sporting Kansas City

$0 Vol.

36%

St. Louis City SC

$0 Vol.

36%

Toronto FC

$0 Vol.

36%

Vancouver Whitecaps 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 season's pronounced parity across all 29 clubs drives the bunched pricing for runner-up, as no side has pulled away decisively in the Supporters’ Shield standings or playoff positioning midway through the campaign. Nashville SC leads the East with strong results, yet Inter Miami CF, New York City FC, and FC Cincinnati remain within striking distance on points and goal difference, while Vancouver Whitecaps FC, San Jose Earthquakes, and Real Salt Lake jostle atop the West. Roster depth, designated player impacts, injury recoveries, and midseason form swings create frequent shifts in conference races, leaving the second-overall spot open to any contender through the remaining schedule. Trader consensus reflects this league-wide unpredictability rather than favoring a narrow group of frontrunners.

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 season's pronounced parity across all 29 clubs drives the bunched pricing for runner-up, as no side has pulled away decisively in the Supporters’ Shield standings or playoff positioning midway through the campaign. Nashville SC leads the East with strong results, yet Inter Miami CF, New York City FC, and FC Cincinnati remain within striking distance on points and goal difference, while Vancouver Whitecaps FC, San Jose Earthquakes, and Real Salt Lake jostle atop the West. Roster depth, designated player impacts, injury recoveries, and midseason form swings create frequent shifts in conference races, leaving the second-overall spot open to any contender through the remaining schedule. Trader consensus reflects this league-wide unpredictability rather than favoring a narrow group of frontrunners.

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

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 "Atlanta United FC" at 36%, followed by "Austin FC" at 36%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 36¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 36% 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 "Atlanta United FC" at 36%, meaning the market assigns a 36% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Austin FC" at 36%. 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.