In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season, Cal squared off against Stanford in the second leg of the Big Clásico. In the battle for the third spot in the Pac-12 standings, Cal needed at least a tie to fulfill its wishes.
Avoiding a loss against the Bruins and securing a 1-0 victory versus San Diego State in their final home game of the season has put the Bears in a decent position to earn a spot in this year’s NCAA Tournament.
Cal welcomed Stanford to Edwards Stadium for the first of two Big Clásico this year. As one of the most anticipated games of the season, the Bears and Cardinal battled it out in an electrifying matchup as both sides worked tirelessly to be crowned the victor.
In its road trip up north to face conference opponents Washington and Oregon State, Cal men’s soccer continued its up-and-down season, beating the Huskies 2-1, but falling to the Beavers 1-0.
After a mediocre performance in the first two games of the season, the Bears performed extraordinarily well in their first home game against Fairleigh Dickinson by winning 3-0.