The Golden Bears were led by head coach Neil McGuire, in his eighteenth season.

They played home games at Edwards Stadium in Berkeley, California.

The Golden Bears started the season well, with a 2–1 win over UC San Diego before falling to twenty-second ranked Santa Clara 1–2.

They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and were unseeded in the Mississippi State Bracket.

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