USL Championship Standings & Stats

The USL Championship 2026 season is in full swing, with 28 teams competing across the United States in one of the country's most competitive second-tier leagues. As of the latest matchday, Tampa Bay Rowdies sit at the top of the standings, holding a four-point cushion over the chasing pack. The season, which began on March 6, 2026, runs through October 24, 2026, and 185 matches have already been played, 180 of them completed. Below, we break down the current table, assess the title favorites, key stats, and offer match predictions based on the latest data.

USL Championship Table

The top of the USL Championship table is tightly contested, though Tampa Bay Rowdies have established a clear lead. With 31 points from 15 games (9 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), they are the team to beat. Orange County Blue Star (27 points) and Charleston Battery (26 points) occupy the next two spots, both having played 15 matches. San Antonio FC (25 points) remain unbeaten in regulation over their last several outings, sitting in fourth. Detroit City (24 points from 14 games) and Louisville (24 points from 15) are also in the hunt, while New Mexico United (21 points from 13 games) could climb with games in hand. Louisville, the most successful club in league history and defending champions from last season, are currently sixth but remain within striking distance.

Favorites & Title Chances

Based on the current standings, points gaps, and the number of matches remaining, we estimate the title chances of the main contenders as follows:

• Tampa Bay Rowdies – 60%: With a four-point lead and the best defensive record (12 goals conceded), they are firmly in control. Their consistency (only 2 losses) gives them a significant edge.
• Orange County Blue Star – 20%: Sitting second with 27 points, they have drawn six times but remain difficult to beat. They need to turn draws into wins to close the gap.
• Charleston Battery – 10%: The highest-scoring team (30 goals) but also the leakiest among the top three (21 conceded). Their attacking firepower could fuel a challenge, but defensive frailties are a concern.

Other teams like Louisville and Detroit City have outside chances, but the top three are best positioned to lift the trophy.

Season Stats

The 2026 USL Championship season has provided entertainment with an average of 2.75 goals per game across the 180 completed fixtures. Louisville hold the record as the most successful team in league history and were last season’s champions. The current campaign features 28 clubs, all vying for the title. The latest set of results saw Colorado Springs Switchbacks win 3–1 at home, Texoma FC claim a 2–0 away victory, and New Mexico United edge Oakland Roots 2–1.

USL Championship Match Predictions

Our match predictions are built on a blend of recent form, head-to-head records, team statistics, and real-time odds. For the upcoming fixture on July 12, 2026 — El Paso Locomotive vs New Mexico United — we analyze data such as New Mexico’s recent 2–1 home win and El Paso’s 2–1 away victory over Las Vegas Lights. These results, combined with both teams’ standings positions, help generate outcome probabilities. Visit our predictions section for detailed forecasts and the best available odds for every USL Championship match.