The Vermont women's soccer team traveled to New Haven, Connecticut, on Thursday evening, where they faced Yale in a tightly contested match that ended 2‑0 in favor of the Bulldogs. The loss marks the Catamounts' latest road outing, and they are scheduled to return to action on Sunday, August 23, at 1 p.m. ET, a game that will be streamed live on ESPN+.
Key Moments in the Second Half
Yale opened the scoring in the 44th minute with a well‑placed free‑kick that slipped past Vermont's defense, and the Bulldogs doubled their lead in the 57th minute after a shot by Aubrey Bough struck the crossbar and fell to a teammate for the finish.
Goalkeeper Sophia Kling was busy throughout, making five saves, including crucial stops in the 23rd, 30th and 73rd minutes that kept the game within reach for Vermont.
Among the Catamounts, Éléonore Blouin led the attack with a team‑high shot on goal, while Elizabeth Sommeling and Aubrey Bough each fired two attempts, tying for the most shots on target.
Yale's disciplinary record also stood out, as they committed 14 fouls compared with Vermont's 12, a factor that shaped the flow of the contest.