What to know about Vermont Green men's and women's soccer in 2026

Vermont Green are back for 2026 providing plenty of excitement in the Green Mountain State with the men's team the defending USL League Two champions and a newly created women's team allowing for more home games. Both clubs are set to make their home debuts during Memorial Day weekend. The men's team kicks off the weekend hosting Albany Rush on Friday, May 22 at 7 p.

m. while the women play the Hudson Valley Crusaders on Saturday, May 23 at 7 p. m.

The defending USL League Two champions are off to a 2-0 start after defeating Seacoast United and Boston Bolts by a combined score of 6-1. The Vermont Green women's squad is still looking for its first goal as a member of USL W after earning a 0-0 draw against Hartford Athletic on Tuesday, May 19. Here's what to know about both teams ahead of Vermont Green's 2026 home debut, including key returners and home schedule.

Vermont Green men's team seeks to defend its title Vermont Green look to be the first time in over 20 years since the Cape Cod Crusaders repeated as USL League Two champions in 2002 and 2003. Chris Taylor returns to the sidelines as the head coach of Vermont Green, bringing back several familiar faces including Brandon Marshall (who takes over as captain), David Ajagbe, Alex Hall, Gabriel Fernandez and 2024 National Champions with the University of Vermont (UVM) Ryan Zellefrow and Niklas Herceg . There are plenty of Vermont Catamounts on the roster including Herceg, Burlington natives Karl Daly and Nash Barlow and incoming Catamount Halim Bangura, a midfielder from London.