Vermont Green FC, Ballard FC Advance to USL League Two Final

Vermont Green FC, Ballard FC Advance to USL League Two Final

Vermont Green FC, Ballard FC Advance to USL League Two Final

Jul 28, 2025 148 Views USL 2
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Vermont Green FC, Ballard FC Advance to USL League Two Final

BURLINGTON, Vt. (July 27, 2025) – Vermont Green FC and Ballard FC secured their places in the USL League Two national championship with hard-fought semifinal victories on Sunday.

At Virtue Field, Vermont Green FC triumphed over Dothan United FC in a tense penalty shootout, 4-2, after a 0-0 draw through regulation and extra time. The shootout drama saw Vermont goalkeeper Niklas Herceg make a crucial save, while Owen O'Malley’s successful penalty in the fourth round sealed the win for the home side.

Meanwhile, at Interbay Stadium in Seattle, Ballard FC edged Flint City Bucks 2-1. After taking an early lead through Joe Dale’s 30th-minute goal, Ballard held on despite a strong second-half response from Flint City. The victory secured Ballard’s return to the national championship, looking to add another title after their 2023 triumph.

Vermont Green and Ballard will face off in the national final on Saturday, August 2, at 7:00 p.m. ET at Virtue Field. Both teams have displayed impressive resilience throughout the playoffs, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 season.

 

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