Vermont Men's Soccer Wins First National Championship with Late OT Goal to Stun Marshall

The Vermont Catamounts men's soccer team made history on Monday night, winning their first ever team sport national championship with a 2-1 victory over Marshall in overtime.

The game-winning goal was scored by Maximilian Kissel, who drilled a perfect shot into the back of the net in the extra period. The goal came after Vermont had tied the match up with about 10 minutes left in the second half, when Marcell Papp scored from the top of the box.

Vermont's defense was outstanding throughout the tournament, allowing just three goals in the entire competition. The Catamounts beat No. 3 Denver on penalty kicks in the semifinals to reach the title game.

Marshall, meanwhile, was searching for their second championship in the last five seasons. The Herd had stunned top-seeded Ohio State in the semifinals with a 1-0 win, but they were unable to overcome Vermont in the final.

With the win, Vermont's soccer team is now the first team sport to win a national championship at the university. The Catamounts were also the first American East team to ever reach a national championship game in a team sport.

This is a huge moment for the Vermont soccer program, and it will no doubt inspire future generations of Catamounts to strive for greatness on the soccer field. Congratulations to the Vermont men's soccer team on their historic achievement!