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Cal men’s soccer hopes to continue its winning streak against the Pacific Tigers on Thursday, Sept. 9 at PayPal Park -- home of the San Jose Earthquakes.

The Bears are winless through three matches for the first time since the 2003-04 season and have failed to score in their last two games.

Surprisingly enough, the Bears did not allow a single goal from open play. Instead, all three Cardinal goals came off of set pieces.

In the last installment of the Big Clasico, back in November of 2019, Cal upset then-No. 4 Stanford 1-0 in Palo Alto. The Cardinal will no doubt be keen to redeem themselves.

On Thursday, the San Jose Earthquakes selected Cal men’s soccer forward Tommy Williamson with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft.

Like many around the nation, the Cal men’s soccer team is facing new challenges and creating new responses to the necessities of shelter in place.

After a rollercoaster season, a 1-0 win over No. 4 Stanford in Palo Alto means the Bears are back in the playoff picture.

The Bears upset No. 1 Washington for head coach Kevin Grimes’ school-leading 203rd win. Then they lost to Oregon State, all but ending their playoff hopes. Cal will end its season against Stanford on Thursday.

A tie against UCLA and a loss to San Diego State means that Cal men’s soccer now needs a miracle to make a postseason appearance.

The Bears must get positive results during their road trips to UCLA and San Diego State if they are to stay competitive in the Pac-12.