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MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year

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MLS: 2026 Coach of the Year

Nico Estévez 38.3%

Bradley Carnell 35.6%

Robin Fraser 29.0%

Matt Wells 28.2%

Polymarket

$80,221 Vol.

Nico Estévez 38.3%

Bradley Carnell 35.6%

Robin Fraser 29.0%

Matt Wells 28.2%

Polymarket

$80,221 Vol.

Nico Estévez

$30,090 Vol.

38%

Bradley Carnell

$11,109 Vol.

36%

Robin Fraser

$47 Vol.

29%

Matt Wells

$44 Vol.

28%

Henrik Rydström

$61 Vol.

28%

Gerardo “Tata” Martino

$63 Vol.

28%

B.J. Callaghan

$43 Vol.

27%

Pascal Jansen

$57 Vol.

26%

Bruce Arena

$43 Vol.

23%

Dean Smith

$49 Vol.

23%

Eric Quill

$43 Vol.

23%

Raphael Wicky

$70 Vol.

22%

Greg Vanney

$189 Vol.

20%

Jesper Sørensen

$57 Vol.

19%

Yoann Damet

$149 Vol.

19%

Gregg Berhalter

$43 Vol.

18%

Mikey Varas

$3,348 Vol.

17%

Marco Donadel

$57 Vol.

16%

Pablo Mastroeni

$29,892 Vol.

16%

Michael Bradley

$43 Vol.

16%

Phil Neville

$103 Vol.

16%

Marko Mitrović

$70 Vol.

15%

Javier Mascherano

$191 Vol.

10%

Cameron Knowles

$117 Vol.

1%

Óscar Pareja

$44 Vol.

16%

Brian Schmetzer

$208 Vol.

16%

Pat Noonan

$819 Vol.

1%

René Weiler

$117 Vol.

1%

Ben Olsen

$117 Vol.

1%

Marc Dos Santos

$2,937 Vol.

26%

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.Midseason 2026 MLS standings show Nashville SC atop the Supporters’ Shield race under B.J. Callaghan, with strong records also posted by Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, creating a crowded field for Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year honors. Recent firings of early frontrunners Nico Estévez at Austin FC and Bradley Carnell at Philadelphia Union have reshaped the narrative, shifting trader attention toward coaches delivering results amid roster adjustments and fixture congestion. The tight spread among leading candidates reflects evenly matched team performances, limited separation in the Western and Eastern Conferences, and ongoing uncertainty over which side will sustain momentum through the summer schedule and playoff push.

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
$80,221
End Date
Nov 20, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
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.Midseason 2026 MLS standings show Nashville SC atop the Supporters’ Shield race under B.J. Callaghan, with strong records also posted by Inter Miami CF and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, creating a crowded field for Sigi Schmid Coach of the Year honors. Recent firings of early frontrunners Nico Estévez at Austin FC and Bradley Carnell at Philadelphia Union have reshaped the narrative, shifting trader attention toward coaches delivering results amid roster adjustments and fixture congestion. The tight spread among leading candidates reflects evenly matched team performances, limited separation in the Western and Eastern Conferences, and ongoing uncertainty over which side will sustain momentum through the summer schedule and playoff push.

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
$80,221
End Date
Nov 20, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 17, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
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 "Nico Estévez" at 38%, followed by "Bradley Carnell" at 36%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 38¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 38% 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 $80.2K 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 "Nico Estévez" at 38%, meaning the market assigns a 38% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Bradley Carnell" 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 Coach 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.