Merced, CA · NCAA Division II Women's · women’s game · updated 23 September 2026
University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats is an NCAA Division II Women's women’s soccer club in Merced, CA. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1592 (from an independent results model), #55 in NCAA Division II Women's and #332 of 889 rated women’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Nearest rated rival: California State University, Stanislaus Warriors (NCAA Division II Women's, 1622).
How is University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats 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 University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats sit nationally?
University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats is #332 of 889 rated women’s clubs in the United States, and #55 of 259 rated clubs in NCAA Division II Women's. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below NCAA Division II Women's. In California it is #54 of 290 rated clubs (state table).
University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats — common questions
Is this the official NCAA Division II Women's ranking?
No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. NCAA Division II Women's publishes its own standings; this page places University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1592 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 University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats 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 University of California, Merced Golden Bobcats 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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