Vermont Green FC are preparing for another sold out crowd this weekend as Black Rock FC visit Burlington on Saturday, July 5th at 7:00pm. The Green clinched a spot in the 2025 USL League Two Playoffs on Wednesday, and now have eyes on the Northeast Division title.
HISTORY
Vermont Green FC and Black Rock FC have played seven matches in four seasons, including Vermont’s first ever home match in 2022.
The Green have gotten the best of the roving Black Rock, who have had four homes in three states in the past five seasons. While Vermont are 5-1 against the New Hampshire outfit, Black Rock have regularly made things difficult for the Vermonters, including a 1-0 win in Lake Placid in 2022, and a hard-fought match at Virtue Field in 2023 that required some late Jake Ashford heroics for the Green to secure all three points.
Most recently, the Green visited Nashua, NH on June 10th and came home with a 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Marcell Papp and Joseph Picotto.
BLACK ROCK IN FOCUS
Black Rock FC was founded in 2013, with a base of operations in Great Barrington, MA. The developmental club has had great success producing talent, including the likes of Leeds United and Everton star Jack Harrison.
They joined USL League Two in 2018, and were crowned champions of the Northeast Division in their first season. Since then, the club has moved home stadiums frequently throughout the Northeast, including a stint at Manchester, VT’s Applejack Stadium.
In 2024, Black Rock FC finished ninth in the Northeast Division with just 2 points, but have bounced back in 2025. Currently, they sit in third place in the Northeast Division with a 5W-2L-4T record, and are in the hunt for a wildcard playoff berth. Expect the New Hampshire side to come out swinging at Virtue Field on Saturday.
MOUSSA & MARSHALL
Chris Taylor has employed eleven unique starting XI’s so far this campaign, but one part of the pitch that’s been consistent of late has been the centerback duo of Moussa Ndiaye and Brandon Marshall. Vermont Green FC have only given up five goals in the league, and if the Green are to continue their defensive dominance, this duo will need to continue trusting each other and leading from the back.
Fans of the Green have come to know Ndiaye well, as the imposing defender has become family in this community, but the newcomer Brandon Marshall has all the same grit, determination, and commitment of his defensive partner. He’s shown as much in his seven starts and 633 minutes for the club. Keep an eye out for the 19-year-old Providence College player—he has what it takes to follow in Ndiaye’s footsteps and become a Virtue Field staple for years to come.
STREAM THE MATCH
All Vermont Green FC matches are streamed live, for free, with commentary at vermontgreenfc.com/streaming. This match will also be broadcast on WYCI.
ON THE CONCOURSE
Maharaja Spice, Sabah House, and Sustainable Eats Food Truck will be serving on the concourse. Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping FREE ICE CREAM. Arrive early to enjoy the concourse full of food vendors, tabling partners, and more!
TICKETS
The match is sold out!