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Vermont Soccer, Community, and Culture.

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  • This Has Always Felt Like a Soccer State to Me

    This Has Always Felt Like a Soccer State to Me
    2026/09/15
    Send us Fan MailWhat does the voice behind a match bring to the experience—and what can one person’s soccer journey reveal about the history of the game in Vermont?In this episode of the Pink and Green Podcast, A.J. and Chris sit down with Andrew “Drew” Lafrenz, the public-address voice of Vermont Clover FC, an experienced college soccer coach, educator, musician, and longtime member of Vermont’s soccer community.Drew explains how his background in music, singing, athletics, and game management prepared him for the microphone. He shares what happens inside the Clover match-day booth, from tracking substitutions and confirming goals to coordinating with referees, broadcasters, and media staff while helping supporters connect with the action.The conversation then traces Drew’s path through Vermont soccer. After arriving in the state in the 1990s, he played at Johnson State College before moving into coaching. That journey eventually took him to Boston University, Newbury College, and back to Johnson, where he coached both the women’s and men’s programs while teaching sport management.Drew reflects on the relationships created through Vermont’s small colleges, the importance those institutions hold in their communities, and the rich soccer tradition built at schools such as Johnson, Castleton, Lyndon, and Green Mountain.The group also discusses Vermont Clover’s role in creating opportunities for homegrown players. Drew explains why Vermont has always felt like a soccer state to him, why giving local talent a sense of relevance matters, and how Clover can help demonstrate the quality of Vermont soccer regionally and nationally.The episode closes with a look at the infrastructure Vermont still needs, the continued growth of the state’s soccer pathways, and Drew’s belief that Vermont players are ready to prove what they can accomplish.In This EpisodeDrew talks about:Becoming the public-address voice of Vermont Clover FCHow music and singing influenced his work behind the microphoneWearing multiple hats in small college athletic departmentsArriving in Vermont and finding community through soccerPlaying at Johnson State CollegeBeginning his coaching career alongside Brian BoucherEarning a master’s degree in coaching at Boston UniversityCoaching at Newbury College and Johnson StateLeading both men’s and women’s college programsProtecting players and programs during coaching transitionsThe upheaval surrounding Vermont’s state collegesWhy small colleges matter to rural Vermont communitiesVermont’s rich small-school soccer traditionWhat happens inside the match-day boothHelping create an engaging experience for Clover supportersWhy he volunteered to become involved with the clubThe importance of showcasing homegrown Vermont playersBuilding pathways for players and future coachesVermont’s need for more soccer infrastructureWhy he believes Vermont can compete nationallyHis work as a solo musician and with Steep Creek FrenzyAndrew Lafrenz is a former college soccer player and coach, an educator, musician, and the public-address voice of Vermont Clover FC.Follow Andrew’s music on Facebook and Instagram by searching Andrew Lafrenz Music.Vermont Clover FC is home to both men’s and women’s semi-professional soccer teams, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from jersey placement to match-day, digital, and community partnerships. Interested in becoming a Vermont Clover FC sponsor? Contact us at info@vermontclover.com.Vermont Clover FCWe are focused on creating opportunities for VT's top players. Capelli SportThe official uniform sponsor for all Vermont Clover FC teams. Slide In PubThe Office Pub of Vermont Clover FC! Located at 3762 Shelburne Rd Ste 6, Shelburne, VTSupport the showFollow the Pink and Green Podcast for more conversations about Vermont soccer, community, and culture.Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/pinkandgreenpodcast/Follow Vermont Clover FChttps://www.instagram.com/vermontcloverfc/https://www.youtube.com/@VermontCloverFCGet tickets to the next Vermont Clover match!https://tickets.vermontclover.com
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    48 分
  • I Just Have to Say Yes and See Where It Takes Me

    I Just Have to Say Yes and See Where It Takes Me
    2026/09/08

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    Soccer journeys rarely follow a perfectly straight line.

    In this episode of the Pink and Green Podcast, Vermont Clover FC midfielder Rieanna Murray shares the decisions, relationships and determination that have carried her from youth soccer in Vermont to the college game in Florida.

    Rieanna traces her path from Queen City and CVU to UMass Dartmouth, where she began her college career. After realizing it wasn’t the right long-term fit, she entered the transfer portal, reached out to the schools that interested her and ultimately accepted an opportunity to join Division II Barry University.

    Moving to Florida—and stepping into a faster, more competitive environment—was intimidating. But Rieanna decided she had to say yes and see where the opportunity might take her.

    Throughout the conversation, she reflects on the coaches, teammates and family members who helped shape her as a player. She explains why those personal connections mattered more than the reputation of a particular club, how being left off the varsity team fueled her development and why pressure tends to bring out her best.

    Rieanna also discusses the private work behind her progress: taking touches in the backyard, running in the summer heat and continuing to train when nobody is watching. For her, confidence and improvement come from expecting more of herself every day.

    The conversation also returns home to Vermont as Rieanna describes joining Vermont Clover FC’s women’s team, reconnecting with former coaches and teammates, and turning old high-school rivals into new teammates.

    In this episode:

    • The childhood deal with her grandmother that kept Rieanna in soccer
    • Growing up with Queen City and the importance of trusted coaches
    • Choosing relationships and the right environment over club reputation
    • Her experience playing for CVU and responding to early setbacks
    • Beginning the college recruiting process later than expected
    • Recognizing when UMass Dartmouth was no longer the right fit
    • Entering the NCAA transfer portal and choosing Barry University
    • Adjusting to Division II soccer in Florida
    • Using doubt, pressure and rejection as motivation
    • Developing as a midfielder and putting the team first
    • Why meaningful improvement happens when nobody is watching
    • The support young athletes need from their families
    • Joining Vermont Clover FC and returning to play in Vermont
    • Her advice for young players who are pursuing ambitious goals

    Rieanna’s story is a reminder that changing direction does not mean abandoning the goal. Sometimes progress requires trusting yourself, leaving a comfortable situation and saying yes before you know exactly where the next step will lead.

    Vermont Clover FC is home to both men’s and women’s semi-professional soccer teams, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from jersey placement to match-day, digital, and community partnerships. Interested in becoming a Vermont Clover FC sponsor? Contact us at info@vermontclover.com.

    Vermont Clover FC
    We are focused on creating opportunities for VT's top players.

    Capelli Sport
    The official uniform sponsor for all Vermont Clover FC teams.

    Slide In Pub
    The Office Pub of Vermont Clover FC! Located at 3762 Shelburne Rd Ste 6, Shelburne, VT

    S1 Goalkeeper Gloves
    The Best Goalkeeper Gloves! Pro quality, cost effect. Worn by all Vermont Clover FC Keepers!

    Support the show

    Follow the Pink and Green Podcast for more conversations about Vermont soccer, community, and culture.

    Follow us on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/pinkandgreenpodcast/

    Follow Vermont Clover FC
    https://www.instagram.com/vermontcloverfc/
    https://www.youtube.com/@VermontCloverFC

    Get tickets to the next Vermont Clover match!
    https://tickets.vermontclover.com
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Success Isn’t Based Solely on Winning

    Success Isn’t Based Solely on Winning
    2026/09/01

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    What does it take to build a soccer club that serves players, families and an entire region?

    In this episode of the Pink and Green Podcast, we sit down with Brandon Smith, President of Vermont Fusion Soccer Club, to explore the growth of soccer in southern Vermont and the work required to create meaningful opportunities for young players.

    Brandon walks us through Vermont Fusion’s structure, its relationship with local recreational programs and the challenges of bringing players together from communities spread across a large geographic area. We discuss the importance of cooperation between clubs and towns, creating pathways for players who want a more competitive experience and making soccer accessible to as many families as possible.

    The conversation also explores what success should look like for a youth soccer organization. Winning matters—but Brandon explains why a club’s impact must also be measured by the environment it creates, the experiences it provides and the kind of teammates and people its players become.

    Brandon also shares the behind-the-scenes realities of leading a soccer organization, from facilities and tournaments to marketing, volunteers and the many different roles required to keep a club moving forward.

    In this episode:

    • How Vermont Fusion grew and whom the club serves
    • The relationship between recreational and competitive soccer
    • Creating opportunities for players across southern Vermont
    • Why cooperation between communities strengthens the game
    • Building memorable tournament and game-day experiences
    • Measuring club success beyond wins and losses
    • The importance of culture, attitude and being a good teammate
    • The volunteer work that happens behind the scenes
    • Brandon’s own connection to soccer and what makes the game so compelling
    • The future of Vermont Fusion and soccer throughout the state

    This episode is a thoughtful look at youth soccer not simply as a competition, but as a community—and at the people working to give more Vermont players a place to experience the game.

    Vermont Clover FC is home to both men’s and women’s semi-professional soccer teams, with sponsorship opportunities ranging from jersey placement to match-day, digital, and community partnerships. Interested in becoming a Vermont Clover FC sponsor? Contact us at info@vermontclover.com.

    Vermont Clover FC
    We are focused on creating opportunities for VT's top players.

    Capelli Sport
    The official uniform sponsor for all Vermont Clover FC teams.

    Slide In Pub
    The Office Pub of Vermont Clover FC! Located at 3762 Shelburne Rd Ste 6, Shelburne, VT

    S1 Goalkeeper Gloves
    The Best Goalkeeper Gloves! Pro quality, cost effect. Worn by all Vermont Clover FC Keepers!

    Support the show

    Follow the Pink and Green Podcast for more conversations about Vermont soccer, community, and culture.

    Follow us on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/pinkandgreenpodcast/

    Follow Vermont Clover FC
    https://www.instagram.com/vermontcloverfc/
    https://www.youtube.com/@VermontCloverFC

    Get tickets to the next Vermont Clover match!
    https://tickets.vermontclover.com
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    1 時間 14 分
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