What changes for Vermont fans: Vermont Green FC is one victory away from securing back-to-back USL League Two titles, and Saturday’s final will be broadcast locally on WCAX. Supporters around the state are organizing watch parties in Shelburne, Burlington and Rutland.
Match details and where to watch
The national final is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Atwood Stadium in Flint, Michigan. WCAX will carry the match locally, and several Vermont area establishments will screen the game, including:
- The Slide In Pub, Shelburne
- Zero Gravity Beer Hall, Burlington
- The Mad Rose, Rutland
Season and playoff form
Vermont Green reached the final after a season marked by an unusually potent attack. The team scored 83 goals in 18 regular-season games. In the playoffs, Green maintained that edge with a +18 goal differential across four matches.
The opponent in Flint is the storied Flint City Bucks, a club that has captured a league-leading four USL League Two titles. The Bucks reached this final after an 89th-minute breakthrough by Oliver Moller-Jensen in the semifinals and come into the match with strong playoff defense, outscoring opponents 9-1 and recording multiple shutouts.
Historical context
If Vermont Green wins, it would be the first team to repeat as USL League Two champions since the Cape Cod Crusaders accomplished the feat 23 years ago. The possibility of back-to-back titles underscores how rare sustained success is at this level and adds significance for Green’s roster and coaching staff.
| Team | Regular-season goals | Playoff goal differential |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Green | 83 | +18 (4 games) |
| Flint City Bucks | — | +8 (playoffs, outscored opponents 9-1) |
What fans should know before kickoff
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday at Atwood Stadium, Flint.
- Local broadcast: WCAX.
- Watch parties: Slide In Pub (Shelburne), Zero Gravity Beer Hall (Burlington), The Mad Rose (Rutland).
Vermont Green has been the league’s most prolific offensive team this season and enters the final with momentum. Flint City Bucks bring experienced postseason play and a history of championships. The result will determine whether Vermont Green can complete a rare title defense and further raise the profile of high-level summer soccer in Vermont.
For continuing updates and coverage, follow local outlets and the team’s official channels for pregame information and any last-minute broadcast changes.
