Vermont Green FC will play in one of the two national semifinals of the USL W tonight at 7 p.m. at Virtue Field on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington.
The club, one of the league’s four remaining teams and crowned Eastern Conference champion, will host Asheville City SC, the Southern Conference champion. The matchup caps a remarkable inaugural season for the Green, who qualified for the postseason and earned the right to host the first two playoff rounds.
What residents need to know
Officials say fans who do not have tickets can still watch the game in person from outside the venue. Spectators are permitted to view the match from behind the north goal at Virtue Field, adjacent to the University of Vermont athletic complex.
- Teams: Asheville City SC at Vermont Green FC
- Site: Virtue Field, University of Vermont, Burlington
- Date and time: Saturday, July 11 — kickoff at 7 p.m.
- Streaming: SportsEngine Play
For viewers staying home, the game will be available via SportsEngine Play. Media contact information for coverage inquiries is provided by Judith Altneu.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Host | Vermont Green FC (Eastern Conference champions) |
| Visitor | Asheville City SC (Southern Conference champions) |
| Location | Virtue Field, Burlington |
| Kickoff | 7 p.m., July 11 |
| Stream | SportsEngine Play |
Context and local impact
The Green’s deep playoff run has drawn attention to Burlington and UVM’s athletic facilities. Hosting high-stakes postseason matches can bring out local supporters and visitors, boosting nearby businesses on game nights. For those considering travel to Virtue Field, organizers have noted the option for ticketless fans to watch from outside the north end, a useful alternative when seats are sold out.
Questions about media access or broadcast arrangements have been directed to Judith Altneu, who covered the match information in reporting on how to follow the team through the national semifinals.
Tonight’s match will determine one of the finalists for the USL W championship. Supporters planning to attend or gather locally should allow time for arrival and respect any event or campus guidelines in place around Virtue Field.
