Ratings analysis: GU15 Las Vegas College Showcase [including Red Bull National League] (Las Vegas, NV, Mar 14–16, 2008)

This analysis includes results from both the Hard Rock and Red Bull flights in the tournament.

Games including the two ODP teams are not included.

There were 57 games. In 45 of them, the ratings of the teams were significantly different (75 points or more) when they played.

In those 45 games,

• higher-rated won 31/45 = 69% of the time.

• higher-rated lost 10/45 = 22% of the time.

• higher-rated tied 4/45 = 9% of the time.

The biggest upset win by a lower-rated team was Albertson Fury (NYE) 1-0 over Irvine Strikers (CAS) [rating difference of 538].

The biggest upset tie by a lower-rated team was Bangu Tsunami Blue (MN) 1-1 So Cal Blues-Dodge (CAS) [rating difference of 353].

In nine of the 10 losses by the higher-rated team, the loss was by 1 goal. The other loss (Sting/Mustang) was 2-0, with a rating difference of 96 points.