Vermont hosted its first-ever U.S. Open Cup game, marking a historic moment for the state's soccer scene. Vermont Green FC, an amateur team from the USL League Two, faced off against the professional team Lexington Sporting from USL League One. The match, held at Virtue Field, saw Vermont Green FC leading 3-1 against the DIII pros and ultimately securing a thrilling 4-3 victory in front of a huge home crowd. Zach Barrett made history by scoring the first-ever @opencup goal in Vermont history. This win allows them to advance to the Second Round of the competition, scheduled for April 2-3. The event was celebrated by local representatives and the broader community, highlighting the significance of this achievement for Vermont soccer.
Congratulations to @VermontGreenFC on their win in their opening match in the U.S. Open Cup — the first time the tournament has ever been played in Vermont. To the team, on and off the field, you make our whole state proud. https://t.co/KPt5T9Hbbq
Smile, @VermontGreenFC https://t.co/LOj5YeCqaF
.@SavCloversFC moving on in the @opencup The @NISALeague pros beat amateurs @BraveSC 0-2 on the road to book a place in the Second Round (April 2-3) | #USOC2024
.@VermontGreenFC, you beauties ♻️ The @USLLeagueTwo amateurs edged a topsy-turvy 4-3 game to see off @USLLeagueOne pros @LexSporting and move on to the Second Round (April 2-3) | #USOC2024
.@VermontGreenFC, you beauties ♻️ The @USLLeagueTwo amateurs edged a topsy-turvy 4-3 game to see off @USLLeagueOne pros@LexSporting and move on to the Second Round (April 2-3) | #USOC2024
.@VermontGreenFC, you beauties ♻️ The Burlington @USLLeagueTwo underdogs edged a topsy-turvy 4-3 game in front a huge home crowd to send @USLLeagueOne pros @LexSporting packing and book a place in the Second Round | #USOC2024
3rd corner, 3rd goal | @VermontGreenFC 🤷♂️ #USOC2024 | @opencup https://t.co/YAQ3Va4Afe
Helluva first-ever half of @opencup ⚽️ | @VermontGreenFC https://t.co/FFEzvxE98y
25 minutes in and amateurs @VermontGreenFC are 3-1 up on DIII pros @LexSporting | #USOC2024 *This is the @opencup
History for @VermontGreenFC ♻️ Zach Barrett #USOC2024 | @OpenCup https://t.co/h82NTbdPB3
Open Cup in Vermont rules.
Didn't take long, @VermontGreenFC A first-ever @opencup goal in Vermont history
An Open Cup 1st in the Gr8 State of Vermont ☃️ WATCH LIVE » https://t.co/WzsWaJ4Gfx https://t.co/7qSD5FfRgC
Good luck to @VermontGreenFC in the first round of the @opencup tonight💚 Proud to see Vermont hosting a match in the US's oldest soccer competition for the first time! https://t.co/86mmzkqrGP
It’s MATCHDAY in Vermont! ✨ The @opencup makes its long-awaited debut in the Green Mountain State tonight as we take on @LexSporting in the First Round at Virtue Field. 🏔️🏆 https://t.co/txvnn9GUxx
1st-ever @opencup game in Vermont tonight https://t.co/Un9rzp6qRy