2026 SPONSORSHIP
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Join Us & Support Vermont’s Elite Adult Soccer Leagues!
Vermont Elite Soccer Leagues (VESL) offer the most competitive adult league play in Northern Vermont and have created a growing community for lifelong players.
About Our Leagues!
Founded in 2017, VESL is more than a league, we're a year-round, highly-engaged community of passionate soccer players located in the heart of Chittenden County, aka SOCCER-COUNTRY, aka the home of National Champion soccer programs and fans, including the University of Vermont, and the Vermont Green FC.
For the past decade The Elite 8 and Elite 11 Soccer Leagues have played a vital role in Vermont's soccer ecosystem. We’re a rapidly growing community and a connection point for players, local brands, fans, and affiliate organizations.
Our leagues are dedicated to fostering competitive, high-quality, enjoyable adult soccer experiences for players ranging from ages 16 to 60. We pride ourselves on providing professionally run league play focused on fast-paced, whistle-to-whistle action, while cultivating a strong social community that encourages camaraderie, networking, and sportsmanship, both on the field and off.
We appreciate you visiting this page and showing interest in what we do. We encourage your brand to get into the game and get involved with our community. The league and its players appreciate all our supporters and continue to show dedication to the local businesses who have become an integral part of our leagues.
Mike Nick / Founder
Why Partner With Us?
Our commitment to the Vermont soccer scene runs deep, and our players are diverse, dedicated and connected. By supporting the VESL you’ll create loyal brand fans and generate quality exposure throughout Northern Vermont and beyond.
Our leagues set the talent bar:
Our adult divisions feature collegiate athletes, former professionals, skilled high school, and lifelong players. This environment allows players of all ages access to the best competition in the area.
Create Top Tier Connections:
Our leagues tap into Vermont’s diverse and passionate soccer landscape. We maintain strong community connections with the staff, players and coaches of youth clubs, collegiate teams, players and professional organizations within Vermont. This allows our league to offer your brand unique networking opportunities that funnel back into the local soccer scene.
Show Community Support: By supporting the VESL, your brand will become known for keeping league fees manageable, supporting our local fields and facilities, and providing a healthy, competitive outlet for local athletes.
State and National Affiliation: The Elite 8 and Elite 11 Soccer leagues are the only sanctioned leagues in Northern Vermont. We are proudly sanctioned by the VSSA and USASA, ensuring professional standards and player safety, at all times.
Regional Exposure: As a USASA sanctioned league we host and partake in events throughout New England offering brand exposure beyond the Green Mountain State alone.
Community Access
SUSTAINED YEAR ROUND EXPOSURE
HIGHLY ENGAGED LOCAL AUDIENCE
500+ Active Players Ages 16-60
2,500 Community Members
500 Games Annually
8 Sessions Per Year
3 Formats (5v5, 8v8, 11v11)
Session Playoffs & Apres Parties
Your brand will gain access to a prime Chittenden County demographic that is affluent, active, loyal, and committed to supporting local brands.
BRANDED TOUCH POINTS
ACCOMPLISH YOUR BRAND GOALS
Direct Email Newsletters
On Site Signage
Web
Social Media
Jersey Logos
Player Awards & Parties
We've designed simple, high-impact sponsorship tiers to fit any marketing budget and are ready to create custom activation programs to maximize exposure.
Sponsorship Packages
We've designed turnkey, high-impact sponsorship tiers to fit any marketing budget. All benefits are secured for one full year / all sessions of VESL play.
Benefit from Specialized Activations:
Our experienced team specializes in developing and executing sponsorship and partnership packages designed to help brands achieve specific business goals.
Create Customized Packages to Support Your Goals:
All tiers and benefits are available for customized sponsorship arrangements. We encourage you to contact us with any questions or proposal ideas.
Bronze
Investment: $500
Key Benefits: Foundational Branding
Logo Presence: Logo on back of all league jerseys
Digital & Social Reach: Logo on league website’s partner page and 1 player direct newsletter mention.
Silver
Investment: $750
Key Benefits: All Bronze benefits PLUS on site signage
Logo Presence: Logo on back of all league jerseys and on site banners.
Digital & Social Reach: Logo on league website’s partner and schedule page. 2 player direct newsletter shoutous.
On Site Activation: Access to 2 on site promotional activities or product seeding throughout the year.
Gold
Investment: $1,000
Key Benefits: All Silver benefits PLUS branded field sponsorship opportunities
Logo Presence: Logo on back of all league jerseys and custom on site field branding.
Digital & Social Reach: Logo on league website’s partner, schedule and homepage. 2 player direct newsletter shoutouts. Logo on monthly email newsletter.
On Site Activation: Access to 2 on site promotional activities or product seeding throughout the year.
Platinum
Investment: $2,000
Key Benefits: All Gold benefits PLUS custom jersey recognition.
Logo Presence: Featured logo on left sleeve of every player jersey.
Digital & Social Reach: Logo on league website’s partner, schedule and homepage. 2 player direct newsletter shoutouts. Logo on monthly email newsletter. Custom ad or promotion on 4 newsletters throughout the year.
On Site Activation: Access to 2 on site promotional activities or product seeding throughout the year.
Apres Session Party Sponsor: Presenting sponsor of session ending party.
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Jersey Logos
We print approximately 1,000 jerseys per year with sponsor logos that generate ten’s of thousand of impressions.
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Banner Logos
We feature our sponsors logos on our league banner hung in the Nordic Center and Shelburne Field House.
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Player Perk Cards
Every player gets a perk card featuring discounts from participating sponsors. Drive Sales and build customer loyalty.
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Custom Promos
From email newsletters, on-site activation, product seeding, contests, giveaways, to custom promos… we’re up for it.
Get Into The Game!
Choose the path that best suits your brand and we’ll create a custom package to accomplish your goals!
