San Marcos, CA · NCAA Division II · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026
California State University, San Marcos Cougars is an NCAA Division II men’s soccer club in San Marcos, CA. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1415 (from an independent results model), #75 in NCAA Division II and #530 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Nearest rated rival: San Marcos FC (UPSL, 1301).
How is California State University, San Marcos Cougars rated?
An independent results model. The rating maps a third-party ratings system (Massey Ratings) onto the Ranked XI scale rather than being computed in-house - the source is named so the number can be checked. Cross-league placement is calibrated on roughly 600 U.S. Open Cup results, the only competition where clubs from different tiers actually play each other — full methodology.
Where does California State University, San Marcos Cougars sit nationally?
California State University, San Marcos Cougars is #530 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the United States, and #75 of 196 rated clubs in NCAA Division II. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below NCAA Division II. In California it is #151 of 290 rated clubs (state table).
Nearest rated rivals
San Marcos FC · UPSL · 1301 · #1792 nationally · 0 km
California State University, San Marcos Cougars — common questions
Is this the official NCAA Division II ranking?
No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. NCAA Division II publishes its own standings; this page places California State University, San Marcos Cougars on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1415 mean?
It is an Elo-style strength estimate from an independent results model, calibrated across leagues on about 600 U.S. Open Cup results. Higher is stronger. It is a measure of form and level, not a prediction that California State University, San Marcos Cougars would win any particular match.
Why is a club from another league listed as a rival?
"Nearest rated rivals" means nearest by distance, not by league. Because every club sits on one scale, the closest club to California State University, San Marcos Cougars is shown whatever division it plays in.
Is this betting advice?
No. Ranked XI publishes ratings and probabilities as data. Nothing on this site is betting advice.
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