On a warm June afternoon, Vermont Green FC hosted Hartford Athletic in a USL Women’s Soccer League match that drew a crowd of 2,500 spectators under 80°F skies. The game opened with Hartford taking an early lead, as Diana Baffor struck in the eighth minute, assisted by Ashley Reyes. Vermont answered swiftly when Olivia Grenda finished a pass from Emily Mara in the 34th minute to level the score.
The contest was marked by a series of cautions that added tension to the midfield battle. Violet Rademacher received a yellow card in the 85th minute, while Rebeca Frisk and Ashley Reyes were both booked in the 69th minute, leaving both benches watching the unfolding drama.
Both teams left the field unbeaten, with Vermont extending its perfect run to four matches and maintaining a flawless record for the season. Hartford, despite the draw, remains in contention as the schedule tightens.
Looking Ahead
Vermont’s next test arrives on June 16 against the Hudson Valley Crusaders, a fixture that will gauge the Green FC’s momentum as they approach the final stretch of the regular season. Four matches remain, and the team has yet to taste defeat.
A rematch with Hartford is slated for June 22, offering both sides another opportunity to claim victory. With the season winding down, the midfield partnership of Grenda and Mara continues to prove pivotal, while defensive solidity has become a hallmark of Vermont’s play.