PORTLAND, Ore. – California men's soccer battled No. 6 Portland in a scoreless draw to open the 2026 season.Â
Cal posted a shutout against top-ten ranked Portland, a team that scored 43 goals and allowed just 12 during the 2025 season. The Golden Bears fought a defensive first half, guarding off seven total shots from the Pilots before gaining more possession in the attacking half after the first 45 minutes. Cal produced good defensive headers to combat the Portland corner kicks, the Pilots holding an edge seven to one in the stat category.
Callen Lewis led the Bears with three shots, recording the only two shots on goal for Cal. Lucca Guimaraes, Kai Oppenheim and Malcom Zalayet combined for the other four shots for the Golden Bears.
Adam Salama recorded three saves in his first start in goal as a Bear, highlighted by a key stop at the 85:29 minute mark.
Cal is back in action on the road at Santa Clara on Aug. 27, the match set to air on ESPN+.
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