Vermont Green FC has announced the addition of 10 local players for Monday night’s community friendly match against Juba Star FC. Assistant Coach Jed Sass—who hails from White River Junction, VT—will step into the role of head coach for the match.
The following players will join the matchday roster for the Green:
- #29 Ryan Combe – York, ME & Lincoln, VT
- #45 Demunga Alfani – Colchester, VT
- #40 Ben Collier – Montpelier, VT
- #66 Sumner Nenninger – South Burlington, VT
- #79 Matteo Paganini – Essex Junction, VT
- #30 Conrad Sweatman – Stowe, VT
- #32 Cullen Swett – Williston, VT
- #38 Connor Watson – South Burlington, VT
- #41 Mason Brown – Saranac, NY
- #47 Tristan Laundree – Keeseville, NY
- #51 Shafi Ibrahim – Lewiston, ME
PREVIEWING JUBA STAR
Juba Star Football Club is a Somali Bantu-led organization that has been operating in the state since 2006. The organization was established to provide a safe space for the growth and development of former refugee and immigrant youth in Vermont. The club has expanded over the years, hosting players who have immigrated from Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania, Yemen, Nepal, Sudan, Burundi, as well as players born in the United States. The organization runs free soccer clubs for youth and adults, ages 14 and older, and provides assistance with transportation to games and practices, which can often be a significant barrier to participation in immigrant communities.
Juba Star FC have won the local Elite 11 league title on multiple occasions, and travel the country competing in tournaments. The Juba matchday roster will likely feature multiple familiar faces, and fans can expect a high level of talent on display.
The 2025 edition of the annual community friendly is presented by Ben & Jerry’s for the fourth season running.
“Our work alongside Juba Star FC and the Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont continues to be one of the cornerstones of our club. This match is just one part of our joint effort to expand access to soccer in our community, and we’re so pleased to continue this tradition in 2025.” said Patrick Infurna, Vermont Green FC co-founder. “Ben & Jerry’s have been an active and engaged partner since our club’s inaugural season, and their eagerness to support this match particularly, and the work around it, is something we’re incredibly grateful for.”
STREAM THE MATCH
All Vermont Green FC matches are streamed at vermontgreenfc.com/streaming.
KICK RACISM OUT OF SOCCER
Monday night’s match will be Kick Racism Out Of Soccer Night, focusing on Vermont Green and Juba Star’s commitment to combating racism in the sport in Vermont and beyond.
ON THE CONCOURSE
Come to the match hungry and thirsty! Jilib Jiblets, Church Street Cheesesteaks, and Maharaja Spice will be serving food, and Zero Gravity, Shacksbury, and Sun Cruiser will supply the adult beverages. Vivid Coffee will have coffee and treats, and Ben & Jerry’s will be handing out FREE ICE CREAM! Gates will open 1.5 hours before kickoff at 5:30pm.