In a historic moment, the Vermont Green Football Club hosted its first-ever women’s soccer match, drawing in a crowd of 3,000 fans to Virtue Field at the University of Vermont. The sold-out game saw many supporters gathering on picnic blankets and camp chairs outside the stands, chanting and cheering for the women’s team. Despite the non-competitive nature of the exhibition match, the enthusiasm and support from the fans surpassed that of any of the men’s games this season.
The event marked a significant step in showcasing women’s soccer talent in Vermont, where women’s leagues have come and gone in the past. With the absence of women’s teams in the Women’s Premier Soccer League this year, the exhibition match served as a trial run for a potential permanent women’s bracket.
Former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team member Sam Mewis, who now coaches the Vermont Green women’s team, added to the excitement of the match. The increasing popularity and media coverage of women’s sports, highlighted by recent events like Caitlin Clark’s basketball stardom and the USWNT’s 2019 World Cup win, have contributed to the growing recognition of women athletes.
The match ended in a penalty kick tie breaker, with Vermont Green FC’s Roshann Purcell scoring the winning goal, sealing the victory for the women’s team. The passionate and enthusiastic support from fans, both inside the stands and outside on the lawn, showcased the growing appreciation for women’s sports in Vermont and beyond.
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