# Cal Poly men's soccer season progression > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cal-poly-mens-soccer-season-progression > Updated: 2026-08-29T23:35:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3. The Cal Poly men’s soccer team began its season with a 2-2 draw against the University of Denver, featuring an 89th-minute equalizer by Charlie Hogan. Following that match, the Mustangs secured a 3-0 home victory against San Jose State, highlighted by an opening goal from freshman defender Peyton Marmion. In their subsequent road matchup against San Diego State in San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly earned a 1-1 draw. After 85 minutes of scoreless play, the teams traded goals within a 36-second window. Nik Orth scored for the Aztecs in the 85th minute following an assist from Gio Aguirre, but Cal Poly responded immediately with a header from Devin Bening. San Diego State goalkeeper Nic Diana recorded five saves to help secure the result. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-29: College men's soccer teams secure draws in non-conference play California University of Pennsylvania and San Diego State men's soccer teams both secured draws in recent non-conference matches against Shippensburg and Cal Poly, respectively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-mens-soccer-teams-secure-draws-in-non-conference-play ### 2026-08-28: San Diego State men's soccer to face Cal Poly in road opener San Diego State men's soccer prepares for its first road match against Cal Poly following recent victories and losses for both programs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-state-mens-soccer-to-face-cal-poly-in-road-opener ### 2026-08-22: Cal Poly athletics: Soccer draws with Denver; volleyball prepares for 2026 season Cal Poly men’s soccer earned a 2-2 draw against the University of Denver, while the women’s volleyball team prepares for the 2026 season following a historic NCAA tournament run. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cal-poly-athletics-soccer-draws-with-denver-volleyball-prepares-for-2026-season --- Cite as: Cal Poly men's soccer season progression. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cal-poly-mens-soccer-season-progression