As the governing body representing U.S. Soccer in Vermont, the VSSA provides benefits including but not limited to support and insurance coverage for all affiliated leagues, their players, directors / officers and game sites.
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To receive and maximize all available affiliation benefits, players must register with the VSSA through the league within which they play. Registration with any VSSA affiliated league also carries over to other VSSA affiliated leagues.
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One of the key roles the VSSA plays is to provide Participant Accident Insurance for all VSSA affiliated league players. Should you be hurt or injured during a VSSA sanctioned game you are eligible to receive medical support and coverage.
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What you NEED to know about U.S. Soccer’s 2022 MAAPP policy, approved by the Center for SafeSport, is contained in the Safe Soccer Framework and can be found online here.
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May 31, 2025 - This year’s adult (USASA) version of the Twin State Cup (also known as the “Rusty Cup”) was played at the Town of Essex Tree Farm Recreational Facility on May 24, 2025. The event was a joint effort between VT’s youth and adult sate associations and NH’s youth and adult state associations. There were 14 youth games planned in addition to the and men’s adult game (3rd year) and co-ed adult games (2nd year). Several of the youth matches were unfortunately canceled due to weather.
Despite the inclement weather of cold temperatures and heavy rain the adult games went off without a hitch. The VT co-ed side won their match in an overtime thriller beating NH 5-4. VT co-ed team is 2-0 versus their NH counterparts having won the inaugural match in 2024.
In the 3rd annual match on the men’s side, VT men walked off with a 3-2 victory over NH. NH won the inaugural match in 2023 and VT now has two consecutive wins, winning as well in 2024. VT & NH adults plan to add a women's match in 2026.
Aug 5, 2021 -There have long been adult soccer leagues all over Vermont. On the men’s side of things, former college and youth club players have had the chance to continue playing against high level competition. But now the women are getting that same chance.