River Forest, IL · NCAA Division III · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026
Concordia University Chicago Cougars is an NCAA Division III men’s soccer club in River Forest, IL. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1232 (from an independent results model), #377 in NCAA Division III and #2080 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Nearest rated rival: Chicago Dutch Lions FC (USL League Two, 1367).
How is Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago Cougars sit nationally?
Concordia University Chicago Cougars is #2080 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the United States, and #377 of 393 rated clubs in NCAA Division III. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below NCAA Division III. In Illinois it is #111 of 114 rated clubs (state table).
Concordia University Chicago Cougars — common questions
Is this the official NCAA Division III ranking?
No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. NCAA Division III publishes its own standings; this page places Concordia University Chicago Cougars on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1232 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 Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago 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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