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NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up

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NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up

Kansas City Current 50%

Angel City FC 50%

Chicago Stars FC 50%

Denver Summit FC 50%

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Kansas City Current 50%

Angel City FC 50%

Chicago Stars FC 50%

Denver Summit FC 50%

Polymarket
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Kansas City Current

$0 Vol.

50%

Angel City FC

$0 Vol.

50%

Chicago Stars FC

$0 Vol.

50%

Denver Summit FC

$0 Vol.

50%

North Carolina Courage

$0 Vol.

50%

Orlando Pride

$0 Vol.

50%

San Diego Wave FC

$0 Vol.

50%

Seattle Reign FC

$0 Vol.

50%

Bay FC

$0 Vol.

49%

Gotham FC

$0 Vol.

48%

Houston Dash

$0 Vol.

48%

Racing Louisville FC

$0 Vol.

47%

Utah Royals

$0 Vol.

46%

Washington Spirit

$0 Vol.

46%

Boston Legacy FC

$0 Vol.

45%

Portland Thorns FC

$0 Vol.

44%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tight clustering of implied probabilities around 49% for most NWSL clubs in the 2026 runner-up market stems from league-wide parity and fluid midseason form. Gotham FC leads the table with 40 points from 19 matches after claiming the prior title, while Washington Spirit sits second on 36 points despite repeated recent championship-game appearances. Utah Royals and San Diego Wave remain close behind amid strong goal differentials, but widespread knee and ACL injuries—including key absences for Portland Thorns and Gotham defenders—have leveled playing fields. Expansion sides Boston Legacy and Denver Summit add further uncertainty to playoff positioning, while rule adjustments on goalkeeper time and roster construction continue reshaping depth strategies across the 16-team field. Recent transfer activity and home/away splits keep multiple contenders viable for the final runner-up spot.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:31 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; 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 NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The tight clustering of implied probabilities around 49% for most NWSL clubs in the 2026 runner-up market stems from league-wide parity and fluid midseason form. Gotham FC leads the table with 40 points from 19 matches after claiming the prior title, while Washington Spirit sits second on 36 points despite repeated recent championship-game appearances. Utah Royals and San Diego Wave remain close behind amid strong goal differentials, but widespread knee and ACL injuries—including key absences for Portland Thorns and Gotham defenders—have leveled playing fields. Expansion sides Boston Legacy and Denver Summit add further uncertainty to playoff positioning, while rule adjustments on goalkeeper time and roster construction continue reshaping depth strategies across the 16-team field. Recent transfer activity and home/away splits keep multiple contenders viable for the final runner-up spot.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:31 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.nwslsoccer.com/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the NWSL 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 NWSL for the 2026 season per the rules of NWSL (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 NWSL; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 16 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Kansas City Current" at 50%, followed by "Angel City FC" at 50%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 50¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 50% 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.

"NWSL: 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 "NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up," browse the 16 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 "NWSL: 2026 Runner-Up" is "Kansas City Current" at 50%, meaning the market assigns a 50% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Angel City FC" at 50%. 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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