​It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend for Vermont soccer fans, with as many as three Vermont Green FC games on the schedule from July 17 through July 19. And don’t forget—the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain is set for Sunday, July 19. The biggest showdown arrives on Saturday, July 18, when the Vermont Green Women travel to Seattle to take on Salmon Bay FC in the USL W Championship Final. This marks the second consecutive year a Vermont Green side has reached the final, following the men’s team’s title run in the 2025 USL League Two final.
Meanwhile, the Vermont Green Men’s team is also launching its playoff push this weekend, hosting the Round of 32 and Round of 16 at Virtue Field. The men begin their postseason against Ironbound SC on Friday, July 17, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. If tickets sell out, fans can still catch the action for free from behind the north goal.
Here’s what you need to know heading into a jam-packed Vermont Green weekend, including schedules and viewing options for every game.
The inaugural USL W season for the Vermont Green Women has exceeded expectations, advancing to the final in their first full season of existence. The Green sit at 9-0-4, the last undefeated club left in the league, and will face Salmon Bay FC at Interbay Stadium in Seattle. Salmon Bay FC carries a 12-1-2 record and earned its place in the final after a penalty-kick victory over Minnesota Aurora. Notably, Salmon Bay has claimed two of its three playoff matches on penalties, while Vermont Green has not conceded a goal in the postseason. Both teams aspire to capture their first USL W title.
For supporters looking to watch, use this link to find watch parties around the Green Mountain State. The matchups feature Vermont Green FC (9-0-4) against Salmon Bay FC (12-1-2) at Interbay Stadium in Seattle, Washington. The game is set for Saturday, July 18, with an 8 p.m. EST kickoff and will be streamed via SportsEngine Play or WYCI, a WCAX affiliate.
As the women’s season comes to a close, the Vermont Green Men’s team begins its 2026 playoff journey, continuing to rely on Virtue Field as a home-field advantage. The men’s playoff opener against Ironbound SC (8-0-4) is slated for Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. Vermont Green has recorded back-to-back undefeated seasons and claimed Northeast Division titles for the first time in club history.
Ironbound earned its playoff spot by finishing second in the Metropolitan Division and advancing with a 3-0 win over New England FC in the Eastern Conference first round on Tuesday, July 14. The winner of this Friday night clash will move on to the Round of 16 on Sunday, July 19, where they will face the victor of Ocean City Nor’easters (13-0-1) versus FC Motown (10-1-1). Kickoff for the Round of 16 is scheduled for Sunday, July 19.