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FEATURE: Tommy Thompson inspires California Clasico poster design ahead of July 1 match at Stanford

Tommy Thompson: Soccer player by day, poster visionary by night.

Ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated California Clasico at Stanford Stadium, Thompson helped inspire a match day poster design that best depicted the longtime rivalry between the Northern California and Southern California clubs. With Thompson's suggestions, graphic designer Matt Shipley illustrated a breathtaking scene from a match at Stanford Stadium.

Below is a brief description from MLSSoccer.com explaining what went into the poster design.

"Earthquakes midfielder Tommy Thompson may be new to a starting role on the San Jose first team, but the California native doesn't need a lesson on the Cali Clasico.