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2023 Environmental Justice Mission Report

We’re looking back at a season that was incredibly successful on and off the pitch, and…

Vermont Green FC to Host Quebec Champions in Inaugural ‘Maple Cup’ Match

Vermont Green FC announced today that the club will play Ligue1 Québec champions and 2024…

Vermont Green FC, Juba Star FC to Play Third Annual Summer Friendly Presented by Ben & Jerry’s

Vermont Green FC announced today that the club will take on local club and community…

U.S. Open Cup Match Report: Vermont Green FC 1-2 Carolina Core FC

Vermont Green FC’s first ever U.S. Open Cup run came to an end on Wednesday night as the…

Match Preview: U.S. Open Cup vs Carolina Core FC

Vermont Green FC will host professional club Carolina Core FC of MLS NEXT PRO on…

2024 US Open Cup Round 2: Vermont Green FC to Host Carolina Core FC on April 3

Burlington, Vt., March 22, 2024 – Today, the United States Soccer Federation announced…

U.S. Open Cup Match Report: Vermont Green FC 4-3 Lexington SC

It was a night that no one will soon forget as Vermont Green FC claimed an upset victory…

Match Preview: U.S. Open Cup vs Lexington SC

Vermont Green FC will host professional club Lexington SC of USL League One on Tuesday,…

Vermont Green FC to host Coat Drive at U.S. Open Cup Match

Vermont Green FC will host a coat drive during the March 19th U.S. Open Cup match at…

Vermont Green FC Partner with Zero Gravity Craft Brewery

Vermont Green FC has announced Zero Gravity as the club’s Official Craft Brewery for the…

2024 Season Tickets SOLD OUT, Single Match Tickets Available Now

Season Tickets for Vermont Green FC’s 2024 season are sold out, the club announced on…

2024 US Open Cup Round 1: Vermont Green FC to Host Lexington SC on March 19

The United States Soccer Federation has announced that Vermont Green FC will host…

2024 League Schedule Announced

Today, Vermont Green Football Club announced its 2024 USL League Two schedule. The…

Vermont Green FC at Climate Action Day!

On Thursday, February 1st, Vermont Green FC joined over 60 local businesses at the State…

Nate Jones, Zach Zengue Selected in 2024 MLS SuperDraft

Two players from the 2023 Vermont Green FC squad were selected by Major League Soccer…

Staff Highlight: Dr. JP Begly, MD

Dr. Begly has been a dedicated volunteer for Vermont Green FC for over two years, lending…

2024 Winter Tryouts

Vermont Green FC will host the annual Winter Tryout on January 14, 2024 at 1:30pm at…

Vermont Green FC Qualifies for 2024 US Open Cup

Today, US Soccer announced that Vermont Green FC has qualified for the 2024 Lamar Hunt US…

The Alive & Kicking Soccer Ball

Vermont Green Football Club and Alive & Kicking are partnering to produce…

Vermont Green FC Named 2023 USL League Two Organization of the Year

Vermont Green Football Club has been recognized as the 2023 USL League Two Organization…

Multiple Players Earn Collegiate Honors

As the 2023 NCAA soccer season comes to a close, let’s shine a light on the Vermont Green…

Match Report: Vermont Green 6 – 1 Boston City FC

It was a magical night at Virtue Field as Vermont Green FC closed out their season with a…

Q&A with #26 Gabe Threadgold

VGFC Intern Zora Flash sat down with defender Gabe Threadgold to chat about his…

Match Report: Vermont Green 1 – 1 Pathfinder FC

Vermont Green FC had to settle for a point on the road at Pathfinder FC after a 1-1 draw…

Respect, a Shared Vision, and Building Community

GreenSavingSmart, alongside many other organizations and community leaders in Vermont,…

Match Report: Vermont Green 4 – 1 Juba Star FC

There’s always reason to celebrate when the Vermont soccer community comes together, and…

Match Report: Vermont Green 0 – 1 Western Mass Pioneers

Vermont Green FC fell 1-0 on Friday night to Western Mass Pioneers. The boys fought hard…

Q&A with #5 Moussa Ndiaye

Vermont Green FC Intern Mahder Teferra caught up with our stoic Senegalese centerback,…

Q&A with #1 Nathan Schnur

Intern Leo Khadduri sat down with second year goalkeeper Nathan Schnur to discuss his…

Match Report: Vermont Green 3 – 1 Black Rock FC

More than 2,500 fans packed Virtue Field to the brim on Sunday afternoon as Vermont Green…

Air Quality

A Window Into a Warmer World

The threat of cancellation of today’s game is a small window into the much grander and…

Q&A with #14 Denis Krioutchenkov

Intern Arthur Clayton caught up with the youngest member of the 2023 squad, Denis…

Q&A with #13 Nate Jones

In today’s intern to player one-on-one interview, Captain Rudolph got a chance to catch…

Match Report: Vermont Green 2 – 1 Seacoast United Phantoms

Vermont Green FC took home all three points from New Hampshire on Tuesday afternoon after…

Q&A with #17 Dylan Lane

Vermont Green FC Intern Ella Gazo sat down with midfielder Dylan Lane for some questions…

Q&A with #18 Yaniv Bazini

Vermont Green FC Intern Zora Flash recently sat down with striker Yaniv Bazini for some…

Match Report: Vermont Green 6 – 3 AC Connecticut

The goals were flying on a rainy Saturday night as Vermont Green FC bested AC Connecticut…

Vermont Green FC to Host ‘Pick Up & Pickup’ Community Meetup

Vermont Green Football Club is pleased to announce “Pick Up & Pickup” starting this…

Virtue Field to Host VT vs NH Adult Twin State Classic

Vermont Green FC has announced that Virtue Field will host the first inaugural VT vs NH…

Match Report: Vermont Green 3 – 0 Boston Bolts

A hat trick from debutant Yaniv Bazini gave Vermont Green FC a convincing return to…

Western Mass

Match Report: Vermont Green 0 – 1 Western Mass Pioneers

Vermont Green FC suffered a hard-fought defeat Saturday night at Virtue Field, narrowly…

Vermont Green FC Unveils ‘Electric Pine’ Kit

Vermont Green FC has unveiled a new 'Electric Pine' long sleeve kit, designed by club…

Match Report: Vermont Green 2 – Albany Rush 0

Vermont Green FC took the trip to Schenectady, NY on Tuesday night, grinding out a 2-0…

Match Report: Vermont Green 6 – Boston City 0

Vermont Green FC put forth a dominate performance against Boston City FC Saturday…

Match Report: Vermont Green 5 – Kingston Stockade 0

Vermont Green FC welcomed Kingston Stockade FC to Burlington for a friendly match on…

Vermont Green FC introduce Soccer Shoe Donation Bin to Benefit Juba Star FC

Vermont Green FC will introduce a Soccer Shoe Donation Bin at all remaining home matches…

Match Report: Vermont Green 2 – Black Rock 0

Vermont Green FC bounced back from Saturday’s home loss with a decisive 2-0 victory…

Match Report: Vermont Green 1 – Seacoast United 3

Vermont Green FC suffered a 3-1 loss to Seacoast United on Saturday in front of another…

Vermont Green FC and Men in Blazers!

Soccer media giants Men in Blazers visited Burlington in June for a live podcast taping…

Match Report: Vermont Green 3 – CS Mont-Royal Outremont 0

Vermont Green FC won its first-ever international friendly by an emphatic 3-0 margin at…

Double Matchweek in Burlington!

It’s a double matchweek here in Burlington! The Boys in Green are looking to build upon…

Match Report: Vermont Green 3 – Albany Rush 0

Zach Zengue scored his second goal of the season just 7’ into the match in a 3-0 shutout…

Vermont Green Jersey

Vermont Green FC Announce Details of Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association Partnership

The partnership between Vermont Green FC and the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association…

Wasted

Vermont Green FC Partners with Wasted* to Bring Innovative Solution for Human Waste to Virtue Field

Vermont Green FC and Wasted* have announced a partnership that will bring innovative and…

Closed Loop

Vermont Green FC & Recover Brands Announce Closed Loop Program

Vermont Green FC has introduced the Closed Loop Program, in partnership with Recover…

Bike to the Match

Vermont Green FC Partners with Local Motion for Bike-To-The-Match Initiative

Vermont Green FC has announced the 2023 Bike-to-the-Match initiative, in partnership with…

Match Report: Vermont Green 3 – Boston Bolts 0

A goal from Federico Tellez just 6’ into the match set the tone in a season-opening 3-0…

Vermont Green FC Unveils 2023 Home Kit

Vermont Green FC presents the 2023 Home Kit: “The Wildflower Kit”. The new tops were…

Vermont Green FC Unveils 2023 Training Top

Vermont Green FC has unveiled new Training Tops for the 2023 season. Featuring three…

Sporting Staff Returns for 2023 Season

Vermont Green FC has confirmed the 2022 technical staff will return for the 2023 season.…

BBCO

Burlington Beer Company Renew Partnership with Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green Football Club announced today that craft brewery Burlington Beer Company…

Podcast Taping Event with Men in Blazers!

Rog Bennett and Men in Blazers are coming to Burlington for a podcast taping event with…

Sticky Brand

Sticky Brand Partners with Vermont Green FC, the Newest Sports Team in Vermont

Sticky Brand, one of America's fastest-growing custom sticker companies, is proud to…

Bridging the Gap: Local to Global Climate Justice

This Earth Day we’re sharing our reflections on some of our efforts in the off-season to…

sold out

Season Tickets SOLD OUT, Single Match Tickets Available Now

Season tickets for Vermont Green FC’s 2023 season are sold out, the club announced on…

Local Talent Added to 2023 Roster

Vermont Green FC has announced a trio of attacking players with Vermont ties. Oliver…

Vermont Green FC, Juba Star FC to Play Summer Friendly

Vermont Green FC will host Juba Star FC for a friendly match on July 9, 2023.

Case Study: Anti-Racist Soccer Club and Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green FC has built a solid foundation for its grassroots efforts to engage its…

Vermont Green FC and Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association Announce Partnership

Vermont Green Football Club and the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA)…

1000 Season Tickets

Vermont Green FC Surpasses 1,000 Season Ticket Holders

Vermont Green Football Club is overjoyed to announce that 2023 season tickets have…

Green to Face Kingston Stockade in June 7 Friendly Match

Vermont Green FC will host Kingston Stockade FC for a friendly match on June 7, 2023.

Vermont Green FC Featured on OneFootball: How a Club From the USA Wants To Set a Global Example

Vermont Green FC plays in the fourth division of the USA, but it's no ordinary club. The…

NSS Sports

Vermont Green FC Featured on NSS Sports: The Happiest Football Club in the World

In the still fertile and open terrain of the US minor leagues football is synonymous with…

Photos: 2023 Winter Tryout

Shots from Vermont Green FC's 2023 Winter Tryout. Photos by Joshua Wallace and Spenser…

MLS Draft

Three Greens Selected in 2023 MLS Superdraft

Three players from the Vermont Green FC inaugural season squad were selected in the 2023…

Conscious Consumerism

We’re looking at the holiday season differently. We are focusing more on the values that…

VGFC Crest

Vermont Green FC & the World Cup in Qatar

Vermont Green FC can’t support FIFA as an organization, nor its decision to host this…

Spread-the-Love

Thank You for Helping Us Spread the Love 💚

This was a season we will forever remember, thanks in no small part to your generosity…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 1 – 2 Long Island Rough Riders

Vermont Green’s dream inaugural season came to an end Sunday night in Newport News, VA…

FNDM90

Vermont Green FC Featured on FNDM90: The DIY Culture of Vermont Green and its Green Mountain Bhoys

From deepening its relationships with the labor movement and refugee communities, to…

Photos: Vermont Green FC 2 – 1 Lionsbridge FC

Shots from Vermont Green's upset win over Lionsbridge FC in the USL League Two playoffs.…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 2 – 1 Lionsbridge FC

Vermont Green FC will move on to the next round of the USL Two Playoffs after winning…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 1 – 0 Western Mass Pioneers

Vermont Green FC clinched a playoff spot in front of a completely sold-out Virtue Field…

VGFC v Pathfinder FC

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 8 – 0 Pathfinder FC

Adam Pfeifer’s men ran riot over Pathfinder FC in front of a record-breaking crowd of…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 3 – 0 Blackwatch Rush

Vermont Green FC ventured to Albany, NY on Sunday night to face Albany Blackwatch Rush…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 0 – 1 Black Rock FC

Vermont Green FC crossed Lake Champlain to take on Black Rock FC Wednesday in Lake…

Bilal Kamal: The Road from Ethiopia to the Green Mountain State

The journey to Vermont wasn’t a short one for Bilal Kamal. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 3 – 1 Boston City FC

It was a wild one at Virtue Field on Saturday with the Green securing three points in a…

March To The Match

Our First Annual “March to the Match”

Saturday, July 2, at 12:30 pm, Vermont Green Football Club is hosting its first annual…

Crowd

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 3 – 0 Blackwatch Rush

Adam Pfeifer’s men secured an impressive 3-0 win over Blackwatch FC in front of 1,233…

Vermont Green FC Partners With Vermont Youth Lobby To Promote and Support Intergenerational Leadership on Climate Justice

Vermont Green FC is partnering with the Vermont Youth Lobby at the Club’s June 28th home…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 2 – 3 Western Mass Pioneers

Vermont Green FC fell to defending Eastern Conference champions, Western Mass Pioneers…

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 6 – 4 AC Connecticut

Vermont Green FC score six in 10-goal thriller in Connecticut.

VGFC-vs-BOLTS

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 2 – 0 Boston Bolts

Vermont Green FC returned to its winning ways on Saturday with a 2-0 win against Boston…

Pacella

Daniel Pacella’s Family Roots Led Him to Fall In Love With Football

Montreal native Daniel Pacella grew up in Cartierville, Montreal, his family’s Italian…

Burlington, VT

Vermont Green FC Partners with GreenSavingSmart Program to Promote Environmental Justice Through Energy Equity

Vermont Green FC is partnering with the GreenSavingSmart program to help grow awareness…

Vermont Green FC Featured on University of Vermont

One of the biggest reasons why we decided football was the right vehicle, was because…

Match Report: Boston Bolts & Juba Star FC

The Boys in Green had a jam-packed, two-match weekend as they traveled to Newton, MA to…

VGFC v Juba Star

Vermont Green FC Face Off Against Juba Star Football Club in Friendly Fundraiser Match June 12

Vermont Green Football Club will be taking on its community partner, Juba Star FC this…

Vermont Green FC x Ben & Jerry's

Vermont Green FC Partners With Ben & Jerry’s to Advance Club’s Environmental Justice Mission

The inaugural initiative will raise needed funds for historically marginalized…

VT Digger

Vermont Green FC Featured on VT Digger

Vermont Green hopes to use its community ties to address issues facing the Burlington…

VGFC vs Seacoast

Match Report: Vermont Green FC 1 – 2 Seacoast United

It was a beautiful night at Virtue Field in Burlington, VT as Vermont Green FC took on…

VPR

Vermont Green FC Interview on Vermont Public Radio: A new football club in Vermont reaches out to New Americans

"Soccer is such a wonderful and powerful way to connect with people who you might not…

VGFC x AFL-CIO

Vermont Green FC Partners with Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Vermont Green FC will host a Labor Night on July 13th at Virtue Field to celebrate the…

BBC Sport

Vermont Green FC Featured on BBC Sport

When a group of football-loving old college mates put their heads together at the…

Match 1

Vermont Green FC Wins Historic Home Opener

Over a thousand fans looked on as Vermont Green FC earned a dominant 4-1 win over Black…

VGFC

Vermont Green FC Suffer First Defeat of 2022

Vermont Green FC suffered a 1-0 loss to Seacoast United on Sunday its first defeat of…

VGFC interns

Introducing Our 2022 Interns

In order to make Vermont’s club run, we need the help of bright young individuals giving…

What’s a “Vermont”?

I really like this club, and I want them and everyone to know it.

Eythor Bjørgolfsson

Vermont Green FC Win 4-0 in League Debut

Powered by an early brace from Eythor Bjørgolfsson and a goal apiece from Diba Nwegbo and…

LAFC x SunCommon

SunCommon and Vermont Green FC Team Up to Shine a Light On Climate & Social Justice

Vermont Green Football Club announced SunCommon as its title partner ahead of the club’s…

1% for the planet

What is a Philanthropist, Anyway?

We chose to become a 1% for the Planet member. This means we’ve committed to donating one…

Becoming an Anti-Racist Soccer Club

Structural racism shows up in ways that may not be immediately obvious for the 93% of…

Anti-Racist Soccer Club

Vermont Green FC Joins Anti-Racist Soccer Club Coalition

Vermont Green Football Club is strengthening its commitment to its environmental justice…

New England Soccer Journal’s “The Goal” podcast

New England Soccer Journal Chats with Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green FC sporting director and head coach Adam Pfeifer and club co-founder…

Recover Brands

Purpose Driven Apparel: Dressing for a Different Game

For a soccer club, the purpose of apparel is typically to drive additional revenue and…

VGFC vs Elite 8

Vermont Green FC Announces Friendly Match vs Elite 8 Soccer League All-Star Team

Vermont Green Football Club announced it will host a friendly match vs an Elite 8 Soccer…

When Zero is a Win

This club exists because we believe soccer can be an exemplar of solidarity and courage.…

More Than Football

More Than Football

We’re taking to the pitch this month for our inaugural season, turning a BIG dream of…

Burlington Beer Co.

Vermont Green FC Announces Official Partnership with Burlington Beer Company

Vermont Green Football Club announced craft brewery Burlington Beer Company as a founding…

Reuben Ayarna Joins Vermont Green FC as Player-Coach

Vermont Green Football Club announced it has signed Accra, Ghana native Reuben Ayarna as…

Religion of Sports

Religion of Sports Chats with Vermont Green FC

Today is Earth Day! Because of that, I’m dedicating this week’s story to an upstart…

Vermont Green FC Historic Home Opener Tickets On Sale

Single game tickets are on sale for the club’s Historic Home Opener on May 28.

Earth

To the Moon and Back: How Vermont Green Celebrates Earth Day

Earth Day, after all, is about contemplating our place in the natural ecosystems that…

Trying Out for Climate Justice: Part 2

We believe in hope in the face of uncertainty, and seeing opportunity in the challenging…

Tech Staff

Vermont Green FC Announce Technical Staff Additions

Vermont Green Football Club announced four additions to the technical staff ahead of the…

WTFATC and Vermont Green FC Team Up to Release Supporters’ Flannels

WTFATC? and Vermont Green FC teamed up to release 10 vintage flannel shirts, each…

Sustainability Report

The Sustainability Report Sits Down With Vermont Green FC

Matthew Wolff and Keil Corey, the founders of fledgling football club Vermont Green FC,…

Guayakí Yerba Mate

Vermont Green FC Announces Collaboration with Guayakí Yerba Mate

Vermont Green FC is pleased to announce a collaboration with Guayakí Yerba Mate to be the…

A Vermont Expression of the Beautiful Game

"Perhaps I’m going out on a limb here, but I’ll say it anyway. The most exciting thing…

Connor Tobin

Vermont Green FC Adds Connor Tobin to Front Office

Vermont Green Football Club announced it has added Connor Tobin to the front office as…

Vermont Green | PlayerLayer

Vermont Green FC Agree to Multi-Year Partnership with Environmentally-Conscious Sportswear Brand PlayerLayer

Vermont Green Football Club announced it has signed an agreement with British sportswear…

Pantone shot

A Letter From Designer & Club Co-Founder Matthew Wolff

You’re probably here because you noticed the release of the Vermont Green FC crest. My…

Spread the Love Ticket

The “Spread-the-Love” Season Ticket Donation

Don't live in Vermont, but still want to support Vermont Green FC from afar? Live in…

Vermont Green FC Sign Oliver Martin as First Ever Player Ahead of Club’s Inaugural USL League 2 Campaign

Vermont Green Football Club announced it has signed Williston, Vt. native and University…

GreenSportsBlog Sits Down with Vermont Green FC

Lew Blaustein from GreenSportsBlog spoke with two of the club’s founders, Keil Corey and…

Trying Out for Climate Justice: Part 1

It has been our intention from the beginning to build a club that is a force for good, a…

Winter Tryout and Climate Justice

This is an exciting moment for us. This will be the first time we’re bringing our mission…

Vermont Green FC Hire Adam Pfeifer as Head Coach and Sporting Director Ahead of Club’s Inaugural USL League 2 Campaign

Vermont Green Football Club announced it has signed Adam Pfeifer as Head Coach and…

The Culture Division

The Culture Division Meets Vermont Green FC: Environmental Justice in the Green Mountain State

Co-founders Matthew Wolff and Keil Corey joined The Culture Division to talk about their…

patches

The Roundup: Season Ticket Deposits On Sale and Creating a More Sustainable Holiday

Starting today through January 1st we are opening up refundable season ticket deposits…

Kickoff Collection Pre-Sale Update

We committed to not cutting any corners in this process and we’re very excited we are…

Starting the Journey to Green Apparel

We set out on a mission to imbue our kits and apparel with meaning and to be a source of…

Investing in our Community: Why we support the Vermont Natural Resources Council

We’re thrilled to see the conversation around climate change moving towards climate…

Centering Environmental Justice at the Club

Environmental justice is the crossroads of environmental stewardship and social justice.…

Vermont Green FC

Vermont Green FC Launches USL League Two Soccer Club

We are embarking on an ambitious mission to build a club that embeds environmental…