MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Walker Zimmerman 5.0%

Tomás Avilés 4.8%

Miguel Tapias 4.8%

Jackson Ragen 4.3%

$910,983 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026

Walker Zimmerman

$2,015 Vol.

Tomás Avilés

$397 Vol.

Miguel Tapias

$1,506 Vol.

Jackson Ragen

$12,359 Vol.

Brendan Hines-Ike

$368 Vol.

Rodrigues

$23,651 Vol.

Jalen Neal

$238 Vol.

Joel Waterman

$333 Vol.

Maximiliano Falcón

$238 Vol.

Adilson Malanda

$350 Vol.

Michael Boxall

$271 Vol.

Tim Parker

$446 Vol.

Walker Zimmerman 5.0%

Tomás Avilés 4.8%

Miguel Tapias 4.8%

Jackson Ragen 4.3%

$910,983 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026

Walker Zimmerman

$2,015 Vol.

Tomás Avilés

$397 Vol.

Miguel Tapias

$1,506 Vol.

Jackson Ragen

$12,359 Vol.

Brendan Hines-Ike

$368 Vol.

Rodrigues

$23,651 Vol.

Jalen Neal

$238 Vol.

Joel Waterman

$333 Vol.

Maximiliano Falcón

$238 Vol.

Adilson Malanda

$350 Vol.

Michael Boxall

$271 Vol.

Tim Parker

$446 Vol.

Birk Risa

$162 Vol.

Nkosi Tafari

$274 Vol.

David Brekalo

$388,220 Vol.

Micael

$390 Vol.

Erik Sviatchenko

$271 Vol.

Dave Romney

$221 Vol.

Marcelo Silva

$243 Vol.

Zac McGraw

$91,507 Vol.

Tristan Blackmon

$696 Vol.

Ranko Veselinović

$256 Vol.

Eddie Segura

$273 Vol.

Mauricio Pineda

$304 Vol.

Yeimar Gómez Andrade

$324 Vol.

Enea Mihaj

$363 Vol.

Dany Rosero

$5,448 Vol.

Andreas Maxsø

$308 Vol.

Gabriele Corbo

$3,503 Vol.

Jack Maher

$288 Vol.

Daniel Munie

$388 Vol.

Oleksandr Svatok

$366 Vol.

Lucas Bartlett

$8,557 Vol.

Kamal Miller

$342 Vol.

Carlos Terán

$231 Vol.

Lalas Abubakar

$233 Vol.

Aaron Long

$537 Vol.

Yevhen Cheberko

$294 Vol.

Andrés Reyes

$3,141 Vol.

Andrew Privett

$479 Vol.

Jakob Glesnes

$347,423 Vol.

Miles Robinson

$288 Vol.

Thiago Martins

$251 Vol.

Stian Gregersen

$239 Vol.

Henry Kessler

$216 Vol.

Joakim Nilsson

$280 Vol.

Jack Elliott

$240 Vol.

Kevin Long

$289 Vol.

Christopher McVey

$221 Vol.

Donovan Pines

$322 Vol.

Matt Miazga

$339 Vol.

Robert Voloder

$547 Vol.

<1%

Maya Yoshida

$3,475 Vol.

<1%

Rudy Camacho

$457 Vol.

<1%

Sebastien Ibeagha

$335 Vol.

<1%

Sigurd Rosted

$443 Vol.

<1%

Justen Glad

$240 Vol.

<1%

Noah Eile

$269 Vol.

<1%

Robin Jansson

$5,020 Vol.

<1%

Sean Nealis

$304 Vol.

<1%

Market Opened: Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Volume

$910,983

End Date

Dec 31, 2026

Market Opened

Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

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Volume

$910,983

End Date

Dec 31, 2026

Market Opened

Feb 17, 2026, 2:56 PM ET

Resolver

0x2f5e3684c...

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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 "Walker Zimmerman" at 9%, followed by "Miguel Tapias" at 8%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 9¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 9% 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 $911K 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.

This is a wide-open market. The current leader for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" is "Walker Zimmerman" at just 9%, with "Miguel Tapias" close behind at 8%. With no outcome commanding a strong majority, traders see this as highly uncertain, which can present unique trading opportunities. These odds update in real-time, so bookmark this page to watch how the probabilities evolve.

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.

Yes. You don't need to trade to stay informed. This page serves as a live tracker for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year." The outcome probabilities update in real-time as new trades come in. You can bookmark this page and check the comments section to see what other traders are saying. You can also use the time-range filters on the chart to see how the odds have shifted over time. It's a free, real-time window into what the market expects to happen.

Polymarket odds are set by real traders putting real money behind their beliefs, which tends to surface accurate predictions. With $911K traded on “MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year,” these prices aggregate the collective knowledge and conviction of thousands of participants — often outperforming polls, expert forecasts, and traditional surveys. Prediction markets like Polymarket have a strong track record of accuracy, especially as events approach their resolution date. For example, Polymarket has a one month accuracy score of 94%. For the latest stats on Polymarket’s prediction accuracy, visit the accuracy page on Polymarket.

To place your first trade on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year," sign up for a free Polymarket account and fund it using crypto, a credit or debit card, or a bank transfer. Once your account is funded, return to this page, select the outcome you want to trade, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If you're new to prediction markets, click the "How it works" link at the top of any Polymarket page for a quick step-by-step walkthrough of how trading works.

On Polymarket, the price of each outcome represents the market's implied probability. A price of 9¢ for "Walker Zimmerman" in the "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" market means traders collectively believe there is roughly a 9% chance that "Walker Zimmerman" will be the correct result. If you buy "Yes" shares at 9¢ and the outcome is correct, you receive $1.00 per share — a profit of 91¢ per share. If incorrect, those shares are worth $0.

The "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" market is scheduled to resolve on or around Dec 31, 2026. This means trading will remain open and the odds will continue to shift as new information emerges until that date. The exact resolution timing depends on when the official result becomes available, as outlined in the "Rules" section on this page.

The "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" market was recently created. Be one of the first to share your analysis by posting a comment below, or check back as the market grows to read what other traders think. You can also view the "Activity" tab for a real-time feed of recent trades.

Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market, where you can stay informed and profit from your knowledge of real-world events. Traders buy and sell shares on outcomes for topics ranging from politics and elections to crypto, finance, sports, tech, and culture, including markets like "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year." Prices reflect real-time, crowd-sourced probabilities backed by financial conviction, often providing faster and more accurate signals than polls, pundits, or traditional surveys.

MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

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What is the "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" prediction market?

How much trading activity has "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" generated on Polymarket?

How do I trade on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

What are the current odds for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

How will "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" be resolved?

Can I follow "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" without placing a trade?

Why are Polymarket's odds for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" considered reliable?

How do I start trading on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

What does a price of 9¢ for "Walker Zimmerman" mean?

When does the "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" market close?

What are traders saying about "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

What is Polymarket?

MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year

Rules

Market Context

Rules

Market Context

Comments

Top Holders

Positions

Activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" prediction market?

How much trading activity has "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" generated on Polymarket?

How do I trade on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

What are the current odds for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

How will "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" be resolved?

Can I follow "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" without placing a trade?

Why are Polymarket's odds for "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" considered reliable?

How do I start trading on "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

What does a price of 9¢ for "Walker Zimmerman" mean?

When does the "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year" market close?

What are traders saying about "MLS: 2026 Defender of the Year"?

What is Polymarket?