Vermont Green will travel to Ludlow, Massachusetts, for a much‑anticipated encounter with the New England Mutiny, marking the third fixture of the season and a test of the team’s early momentum.
A Local Connection Fuels the Rivalry
The Mutiny, one of the longest‑standing women’s clubs in U.S. Soccer, shares a familial tie with the Western Mass Pioneers, the men’s rivals of the Green, adding a layer of regional rivalry that heightens the stakes.
Several members of the Green squad hail from Massachusetts, including Emily Mara, Brooke Birtwistle, Georgina Clarke, Tess Barrett, Bridget Kennedy and Lily Gibbs, who bring a home‑field familiarity that could prove decisive on the pitch.
Mara has opened the season with two starts up front and already registered a handful of shots, while Birtwistle’s steady defending and knack for dangerous free‑kicks add depth to the backline. Clarke’s historic goal at Virtue Field, Barrett’s offensive flair, Kennedy’s pace on the flank and Gibbs’s knack for creating chances have all contributed to the team’s early chemistry.
The match will be streamed live on SportsEngine Play, giving supporters across the country a chance to follow the action and experience the growing visibility of women’s soccer at the semi‑professional level.
Looking ahead, the club also announced that Caitlin Mara and Anna Leschly will soon join the roster, promising further reinforcement as the season progresses.