Is this the official MLS ranking?

No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. MLS publishes its own standings; this page places St. Louis City SC on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.

What does a rating of 1885 mean?

It is an Elo-style strength estimate from real league standings, 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 St. Louis City SC 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 St. Louis City SC 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.

St. Louis City SC

Saint Louis, MO · MLS · men’s game · updated 23 September 2026

St. Louis City SC is an MLS men’s soccer club in Saint Louis, MO. On the Ranked XI national table it rates 1885 (from real league standings), #15 in MLS and #15 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the US soccer pyramid. Figures updated 23 September 2026. Its league and national positions are the same number this week — MLS supplies the top 15 men’s clubs in the country. Nearest rated rival: Harris–Stowe State University Hornets (NAIA, 1379).

1885Rating, from real league standings

#15MLS (of 30)

#15National (men’s, of 2,142 rated)

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How is St. Louis City SC rated?

Real league standings. The division publishes a table but not usable match-by-match results, so the rating is fitted to points and goal difference and moves as the table moves. 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 St. Louis City SC sit nationally?

St. Louis City SC is #15 of 2,142 rated men’s clubs in the United States, and #15 of 30 rated clubs in MLS. Both figures come from the same scale, so the national number already accounts for every league above and below MLS. In Missouri it is #1 of 68 rated clubs (state table).

What has St. Louis City SC won?

Competition	Titles	Years
Western Conference (Regular Season)	1	2023

Nearest rated rivals

Harris–Stowe State University Hornets · NAIA · 1379 · #862 nationally · 1 km
Saint Louis University Billikens · NCAA Division I · 1546 · #133 nationally · 2 km
St. Louis City 2 · MLS Next Pro · 1527 · #174 nationally · 2 km
St. Louis Stars SC · Midwest Premier League · 1517 · #196 nationally · 2 km
BOHFS St. Louis · Midwest Premier League · 1454 · #378 nationally · 2 km

Other clubs in Saint Louis

Saint Louis University Billikens · NCAA Division I Women's · 1663
University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons · NCAA Division II Women's · 1601
Maryville University Saints · NCAA Division II Women's · 1595

Where St. Louis City SC sits

Official St. Louis City SC links

St. Louis City SC — common questions

Is this the official MLS ranking?: No. Ranked XI is an independent national table. MLS publishes its own standings; this page places St. Louis City SC on one scale that runs from MLS to the grassroots so clubs in different leagues can be compared.
What does a rating of 1885 mean?: It is an Elo-style strength estimate from real league standings, 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 St. Louis City SC 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 St. Louis City SC 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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