Soccer Recap: Champlain Valley Union Wins High-Profile Match Against Essex + How To Watch

Redhawks

Margin (Wins)

09/09/25 @ Rice Memorial	7
09/29/25 vs Essex	6
09/26/25 @ Burlington	5
08/29/25 vs Burlington	5
09/12/25 @ Colchester	3

Champlain Valley Union faced Essex in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Monday. The Redhawks' defense stepped up to hand the Hornets a 6-0 shutout. Considering Champlain Valley Union have won five matches by more than two goals this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Champlain Valley Union's win bumped their record up to 9-0. As for Essex, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5-1 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Champlain Valley Union is set to take on their familiar foe South Burlington at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Essex will square off against rival Colchester at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.