This event group covers the Portland Timbers vs. Columbus Crew MLS match scheduled for February 21, 2026. Markets span multiple outcome types: total goals over/under thresholds (1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5), spread betting (win margins of 1.5, 2.5, 3 goals), and both teams to score. All markets resolve based on the final score within 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time.
Unified Resolution Criteria (Consistent across platforms)
All platforms consistently resolve based on the official final score from mlssoccer.com within 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time, with mathematically equivalent goal thresholds and identical postponement/cancellation protocols.
Primary resolution logic:
Official MLS Soccer (mlssoccer.com) - final score within 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time
Core resolution logic:
Total goals over/under markets resolve based on combined goals scored by both teams: Kalshi >1.5/>2.5/>3.5/>4.5 equals Polymarket ≥2/≥3/≥4/≥5 for integer outcomes
Spread markets resolve on goal differential: Portland -1.5 requires Portland win by 2+, Portland -2.5 requires Portland win by 3+, Columbus -1.5 requires Columbus win by 2+, Columbus -2.5 requires Columbus win by 3+
Both Teams to Score resolves Yes if each team scores at least one goal, No if either team scores zero
Resolution scope is strictly 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and penalties
Official source is mlssoccer.com final score publication
Edge cases & Clarifications:
Game Postponement: All markets remain open until the game is completed. Markets do not resolve until the official final score is published on mlssoccer.com.
Game Cancellation (No Makeup): All markets resolve 50-50 if the game is canceled entirely with no makeup game scheduled.
Incomplete Match: If the game is started but not completed, all markets resolve according to the official final score published on mlssoccer.com at the time of official match conclusion.
Extra Time and Penalties: Extra time and penalty shootouts are explicitly excluded from resolution scope. Only 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time counts.
Timing:
Resolution occurs after the official final score is published on mlssoccer.com following the conclusion of 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time on February 21, 2026.
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