Vermont Green wins inaugural women’s match in penalties

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The crowd on Saturday arrived early and made its presence felt all night, going crazy when Neve Renwick scored the first goal ever for the Vermont Green women’s team. The visitors from FC Laval were able to find an equalizer in the 90th minute, but the Green rallied and won it in penalties, sending Virtue Field into a frenzy.

“It feels like women’s soccer is in this time of explosive growth. To bring a game like this with players like this to Vermont, Vermont Green is already a well-established club, to see them and how they value the women’s game as well and their goals for the future of it is inspiring,” VGFC women’s head coach and World Cup champion Sam Mewis said. “I’m just really humbled and honored to have been part of it.”

“The community around here is insane, I’m so glad I came here for the four days,” Renwick, who hails from England, said. “I’ve never been to Vermont before, and this is insane. The atmosphere, the people, Vermont is becoming more established in women’s sports, this is the place to be.”

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