Vermont Green FC will welcome FC Laval to Virtue Field on Saturday for the 2025 edition of the Maple Cup. The annual cup, in just its second year, pits top opponents from Quebec against the Green in a cross-border celebration of soccer and the beloved maple industry that the two communities share.
We look forward to warmly welcoming our neighbors from Quebec, now more than ever, to make a collective statement on the strength of friendship and solidarity.
FC LAVAL IN FOCUS
The Ligue1 Quebec Champions will make their way to Virtue Field on Saturday, bringing with them a vibrant history in the Canadian lower-leagues and a recent run of successes.
Laval won Ligue1 Quebec in 2024 and qualified for the 2025 Canadian Championship (which is similar to the U.S. Open Cup). They faced professional side York United FC in the first round, and despite losing 5-0, the Quebecers showed their merit against one of their nation’s top clubs.
FC Laval was formed in 1971 after a merger of clubs and took on the name CS Fabrose in 1974. In 2021, CS Fabrose merged with two more clubs (CS Chomedey and Delta Laval) to form FC Laval. The club’s sporting director is Amro Radwan.
In 2024, FC Laval’s women’s team played Vermont Green FC in the Green’s inaugural Women’s Exhibition Match, falling in penalties after a thrilling 90 minutes.
Fans of the Green should anticipate a high level of play from the Canadians, and they’ll come to Virtue Field looking to get their hands on the coveted Maple Cup.
CANADIAN GREEN
One continued constant for Vermont Green FC has been the presence of Canadian talent—specifically from Quebec—in the squad. Montrealer Judewellin Michel has started in goal in the first two matches of the season, keeping a clean sheet in both. Michel has experience with MLS side CF Montreal as well as in Ligue1 Quebec. The 6’6” keeper will be familiar with a number of men in the Laval side, having played with or against them in the Quebec youth soccer scene.
It’s not just Quebec that’s represented in Chris Taylor’s 2025 roster: Victor Akoum, David Ajagbe, Amoni Thomas–all Vancouver Whitecaps products–represent the True North.
STREAM THE MATCH
Fans can stream the match live and for free at www.vermontgreenfc.com/streaming. The match will also be broadcast on cable television on WYCI.
ON THE CONCOURSE
Miso Toh Kome, Church Street Cheesesteaks, and Sabah House will be serving food at the match, Vivid Coffee will have coffee and treats, and adult beverages from Zero Gravity, Shacksbury, and SunCruiser will be served. Ben & Jerry’s will be providing free ice cream samples for fans!