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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

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MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Aaron Long 49.1%

Miguel Tapias 34.9%

Robert Voloder 35%

Jackson Ragen 32.6%

Polymarket

$901,434 Vol.

Aaron Long 49.1%

Miguel Tapias 34.9%

Robert Voloder 35%

Jackson Ragen 32.6%

Polymarket

$901,434 Vol.

Aaron Long

$410 Vol.

25%

Miguel Tapias

$239 Vol.

35%

Robert Voloder

$146 Vol.

35%

Jackson Ragen

$11,815 Vol.

33%

Brendan Hines-Ike

$280 Vol.

32%

Noah Eile

$182 Vol.

32%

Justen Glad

$158 Vol.

30%

Andreas Maxsø

$248 Vol.

30%

Mauricio Pineda

$132 Vol.

30%

Joel Waterman

$232 Vol.

29%

Micael

$304 Vol.

29%

Rodrigues

$22,892 Vol.

28%

Andrés Reyes

$2,979 Vol.

7%

Dany Rosero

$5,222 Vol.

6%

Sebastien Ibeagha

$243 Vol.

5%

Sigurd Rosted

$242 Vol.

4%

Daniel Munie

$306 Vol.

4%

Henry Kessler

$151 Vol.

4%

Donovan Pines

$157 Vol.

4%

Walker Zimmerman

$1,799 Vol.

4%

Jack Maher

$216 Vol.

4%

Maximiliano Falcón

$156 Vol.

4%

Robin Jansson

$4,817 Vol.

4%

Sean Nealis

$212 Vol.

4%

Jakob Glesnes

$347,207 Vol.

4%

Oleksandr Svatok

$149 Vol.

4%

Erik Sviatchenko

$176 Vol.

4%

Jalen Neal

$151 Vol.

3%

Lucas Bartlett

$8,526 Vol.

3%

Christopher McVey

$168 Vol.

2%

Tim Parker

$167 Vol.

2%

David Brekalo

$388,115 Vol.

2%

Andrew Privett

$337 Vol.

2%

Jack Elliott

$174 Vol.

1%

Yeimar Gómez Andrade

$264 Vol.

1%

Gabriele Corbo

$3,438 Vol.

1%

Stian Gregersen

$132 Vol.

1%

Yevhen Cheberko

$261 Vol.

1%

Joakim Nilsson

$166 Vol.

1%

Michael Boxall

$229 Vol.

1%

Lalas Abubakar

$132 Vol.

1%

Eddie Segura

$217 Vol.

1%

Thiago Martins

$203 Vol.

1%

Tomás Avilés

$132 Vol.

1%

Kevin Long

$257 Vol.

1%

Matt Miazga

$222 Vol.

1%

Ranko Veselinović

$223 Vol.

1%

Enea Mihaj

$251 Vol.

1%

Carlos Terán

$173 Vol.

1%

Marcelo Silva

$171 Vol.

1%

Miles Robinson

$157 Vol.

1%

Maya Yoshida

$3,419 Vol.

<1%

Adilson Malanda

$244 Vol.

11%

Tristan Blackmon

$264 Vol.

29%

Birk Risa

$136 Vol.

29%

Zac McGraw

$91,224 Vol.

29%

Dave Romney

$153 Vol.

30%

Rudy Camacho

$289 Vol.

27%

Kamal Miller

$200 Vol.

30%

Nkosi Tafari

$171 Vol.

28%

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender 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 tightly bunched probabilities for Jackson Ragen, Robert Voloder, Justen Glad, and several other center backs reflect a balanced 2026 MLS season where multiple clubs rank among the league's top defenses without one standout dominating. Seattle Sounders' back line, anchored by Ragen, New York Red Bulls featuring Voloder, and Real Salt Lake with Glad have each posted strong results in clean sheets, duels won, and positional discipline through mid-August. Prior winners like Tristan Blackmon add historical context, while roster stability, injury recoveries, and head-to-head matchups across conferences keep the field wide open. Trader consensus captures this parity, as no defender has separated via consistent statistical edges or team success heading into the stretch run.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender 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
$901,434
End Date
Nov 12, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender 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 player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender 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 tightly bunched probabilities for Jackson Ragen, Robert Voloder, Justen Glad, and several other center backs reflect a balanced 2026 MLS season where multiple clubs rank among the league's top defenses without one standout dominating. Seattle Sounders' back line, anchored by Ragen, New York Red Bulls featuring Voloder, and Real Salt Lake with Glad have each posted strong results in clean sheets, duels won, and positional discipline through mid-August. Prior winners like Tristan Blackmon add historical context, while roster stability, injury recoveries, and head-to-head matchups across conferences keep the field wide open. Trader consensus captures this parity, as no defender has separated via consistent statistical edges or team success heading into the stretch run.

This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender 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
$901,434
End Date
Nov 12, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x2F5e3684c...
This market will resolve to the player who wins the 2026 MLS Defender 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 Defender of the Year" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 60+ possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Miguel Tapias" at 35%, followed by "Robert Voloder" at 35%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 35¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 35% 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 Defender of the Year" has generated $901.4K 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 Defender of the Year," browse the 60+ 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 Defender of the Year" is "Miguel Tapias" at 35%, meaning the market assigns a 35% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Robert Voloder" at 35%. 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 Defender of the Year" 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.