High parity across MLS defines the 2026 runner-up race, with no club establishing a sustained edge through mid-August. Nashville SC leads the Eastern Conference standings on points and goal difference, yet recent results show widespread inconsistency, including strong attacking outputs from Inter Miami and LAFC offset by defensive lapses and fixture congestion. Roster moves such as Chicago Fire's addition of Robert Lewandowski, along with varying injury reports and rest factors, sustain uncertainty. This competitive balance—marked by shifting form, head-to-head splits, and conference positioning—keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered as the regular season and playoff paths remain fluid.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedAtlanta 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%
Chicago Fire FC
36%
Colorado Rapids
36%
Columbus Crew
36%
D.C. United
36%
FC Cincinnati
36%
FC Dallas
36%
Houston Dynamo FC
36%
Inter Miami CF
36%
LA Galaxy
36%
Los Angeles FC
36%
Minnesota United FC
36%
Nashville SC
36%
New England Revolution
36%
New York City FC
36%
New York Red Bulls
36%
Orlando City SC
36%
Philadelphia Union
36%
Portland Timbers
36%
Real Salt Lake
36%
San Diego FC
36%
San Jose Earthquakes
36%
Seattle Sounders FC
36%
Sporting Kansas City
36%
St. Louis City SC
36%
Toronto FC
36%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
36%
Atlanta United FC 36%
Austin FC 36%
CF Montréal 36%
Charlotte FC 36%
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NEW
Jan 1, 2027
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.High parity across MLS defines the 2026 runner-up race, with no club establishing a sustained edge through mid-August. Nashville SC leads the Eastern Conference standings on points and goal difference, yet recent results show widespread inconsistency, including strong attacking outputs from Inter Miami and LAFC offset by defensive lapses and fixture congestion. Roster moves such as Chicago Fire's addition of Robert Lewandowski, along with varying injury reports and rest factors, sustain uncertainty. This competitive balance—marked by shifting form, head-to-head splits, and conference positioning—keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered as the regular season and playoff paths remain fluid.
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.
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.
Market Opened: Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ET
Volume
$0End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scoresResolver
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.High parity across MLS defines the 2026 runner-up race, with no club establishing a sustained edge through mid-August. Nashville SC leads the Eastern Conference standings on points and goal difference, yet recent results show widespread inconsistency, including strong attacking outputs from Inter Miami and LAFC offset by defensive lapses and fixture congestion. Roster moves such as Chicago Fire's addition of Robert Lewandowski, along with varying injury reports and rest factors, sustain uncertainty. This competitive balance—marked by shifting form, head-to-head splits, and conference positioning—keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered as the regular season and playoff paths remain fluid.
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.
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
$0End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:27 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.mlssoccer.com/schedule/scoresResolver
0x69c47De9D...High parity across MLS defines the 2026 runner-up race, with no club establishing a sustained edge through mid-August. Nashville SC leads the Eastern Conference standings on points and goal difference, yet recent results show widespread inconsistency, including strong attacking outputs from Inter Miami and LAFC offset by defensive lapses and fixture congestion. Roster moves such as Chicago Fire's addition of Robert Lewandowski, along with varying injury reports and rest factors, sustain uncertainty. This competitive balance—marked by shifting form, head-to-head splits, and conference positioning—keeps implied probabilities tightly clustered as the regular season and playoff paths remain fluid.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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