Men’s Soccer: Christian Dean
Cal men’s soccer player Christian Dean talks about playing at Berkeley.
Despite no NCAAs, Bears focus on positives
On Sept. 28, as the cold fog descended on Edwards Stadium, the Cal men’s soccer team scored the golden goal to defeat San Diego State. The Bears improved to a 6-2-1 record, and at the time they believed they can contend for the Pac-12 title. Then, everything started to go Read More…
The Lombardo Trophy: An open letter to Kevin Grimes
Dear Kevin, I live just across the street from Goldman Field and I love soccer, so attending Sunday games has been one of my favorite hobbies in my four years at Cal. I roll out of bed a little before noon and wander over to the bleachers, where I soak Read More…
Cal’s season ends in 6-1 rout to Stanford
Coming into Friday afternoon, the Cal men’s soccer team held onto a flicker of hope for the a miracle postseason bid. Then Stanford came into Edwards Stadium and stomped it into dust. In its worst loss since its 6-0 beatdown to Maryland in September, Stanford (9-8-1, 5-4-1 in the Pac-12) Read More…
Cal living on a prayer for postseason
As the boat sinks and the water rises, the Cal men’s soccer team is gasping for air. Nonetheless, it’s still kicking, and for the players and coaches that’s enough reason to believe in a NCAA tournament berth come next week. The Bears’ two-month long campaign comes to an end on Read More…
Bears head south to boost postseason chances
With three games left in its season, the Cal men’s soccer team is floating on the NCAA tournament bubble. Currently placed third in the Pac-12 standings behind No. 7 UCLA and No. 24 Washington, the Bears (8-5-2, 3-3-1 in the Pac-12) certainly can use a win or two to strengthen Read More…
Pac-12 conference questions: Washington’s title run and the race for Pac-12 Athlete of the Year
How is Washington first in the Pac-12 right now? With a perfect 6-0-2 record, No. 24 Washington has enjoyed the top of the conference standings over No. 7 UCLA by sticking to the oldest adage in the book: defense wins championships. In 17 matches, the Huskies allowed only 14 goals Read More…
Early goal enough for Cal over Oregon State
On an early corner kick in the second minute against Oregon State on Sunday, Cal midfielder Alec Sundly rose above the opposing defense and directed a header at the goal. Oregon State goalkeeper Matt Bersano made the save, but before he could gain control forward John Fitzpatrick swooped in and Read More…
Cal’s NCAA hopes face make-or-break weekend
This is a must-win weekend for the Cal men’s soccer team. Sitting in fourth place in the Pac-12 standings, the Bears need a pair of victories to keep their hopes alive for a strong finish in the Pac-12 and a berth in the NCAA tournament. Anything less and the Bears Read More…
Cal splits weekend at the Pacific Northwest
Heading into the Pacific Northwest this weekend, the Cal men’s soccer team stood at the crossroads of its season destiny. With four more weeks of play remaining, the Bears needed big performances in back-to-back tilts in order to vie for a slot in the upcoming NCAA tournament. Yet Cal (7-5-1, Read More…