Dordt University Defenders

Sioux Center, IA · NAIA · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026

Dordt University Defenders is an NAIA men’s soccer club in Sioux Center, IA. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1366 (from an independent results model), #109 in NAIA and #1030 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Nearest rated rival: Northwestern College Red Raiders (NAIA, 1391).

1366Rating, from an independent results model
#109NAIA (of 182)
#1030National (men’s, of 2,142 rated)
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How is Dordt University Defenders 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 Dordt University Defenders sit nationally?

Dordt University Defenders is #1030 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the United States, and #109 of 182 rated clubs in NAIA. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below NAIA. In Iowa it is #18 of 35 rated clubs (state table).

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Dordt University Defenders — common questions

Is this the official NAIA ranking?
No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. NAIA publishes its own standings; this page places Dordt University Defenders on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1366 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 Dordt University Defenders 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 Dordt University Defenders 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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