Caroline Birkel helps Stanford soccer maintain shutout streak

Stanford goalkeeper Caroline Birkel has not allowed a goal since her return from the U-20 World Cup. The Cardinal suffered a 1-0 loss to Louisville prior to her return but has since posted consecutive shutouts in matches against No. 3 Wake Forest and SMU. Against Wake Forest, Stanford won 2-0, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss of the season, while the match with SMU ended in a 0-0 draw. Birkel's return coincided with the return of other key players from the World Cup, contributing to a more cohesive defense. Stanford's next match is scheduled for October 8 at Syracuse.

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