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The Sports Rapport

Vermont Public
Vermont Green FC
Vermont
Winter Olympics
Olympics
Cross-Country Skiing
Montreal Canadiens
Vermont Sports Hall Of Fame
FIFA World Cup
Winter Olympics In Italy
Vermont Clover FC
Middlebury Pranksters
Mikaela Shiffrin
Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots
Saint Michael's College
Hazen Union High School
Major League Baseball
Boston Bruins
USL2
Local Motion

Welcome to The Sports Rapport - a show all about the world of sports in Vermont and beyond!

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This week on The Sports Rapport, host Mitch Wertlieb is joined in-studio by local Olympic athletes Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Ben Ogden and Julia Kern.

The trio will debrief on their 2026 Winter Olympics experiences, discuss the offseason and pick some Ve... more

This week on The Sports Rapport, the crew has come down with World Cup fever. The Boston Globe's Michael Silverman joins the show to preview the world's biggest sporting event and discuss the preparations in host city Boston, Massachusetts.

Plus, Ve... more

This week on The Sports Rapport, it sure feels like summer in Vermont so we had to visit the ball park of course. Vermont Lake Monsters minority owner and former NBC5 meteorologist Tom Messner took Mitch Wertlieb on a tour of Centennial Field ahead o... more

The 2026 USL2 and USLW seasons are upon us. The Vermont Green FC men's club is defending their 2025 league title, while the women's side is looking to leave their mark on the USLW in their inaugural season. We break it all down with players from both... more

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Michael Silverman
Boston Globe sports reporter
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Episode: Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Vermont City Marathon, Upper Valley Nighthawks
Noah Crane
Ball club owner
Upper Valley Nighthawks
Episode: Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Vermont City Marathon, Upper Valley Nighthawks
Chase Allen
Manager of the Upper Valley Nighthawks
Upper Valley Nighthawks
Episode: Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Vermont City Marathon, Upper Valley Nighthawks
Cece Rhyneer
Captain of the Middlebury Pranksters women's ultimate team
Middlebury Pranksters Women's Ultimate Team
Episode: Feels like summer with the Vermont Lake Monsters, Middlebury Pranksters and Local Motion
Liam Reynolds
Member of the Middlebury Pranksters men's ultimate team
Middlebury Pranksters Men's Ultimate Team
Episode: Feels like summer with the Vermont Lake Monsters, Middlebury Pranksters and Local Motion
Oscar de Swaan Arons
Member of the Middlebury Pranksters men's ultimate team
Middlebury Pranksters Men's Ultimate Team
Episode: Feels like summer with the Vermont Lake Monsters, Middlebury Pranksters and Local Motion
Val Cyr
Communications specialist for Local Motion
Local Motion
Episode: Feels like summer with the Vermont Lake Monsters, Middlebury Pranksters and Local Motion
Olivia Shippey
Keeper for Vermont Green FC Women
Vermont Green FC Women
Episode: Up the Green! Vermont Green FC season preview with players and United in Green
Violet Rademacher
Defender for Vermont Green FC Women
Vermont Green FC Women
Episode: Up the Green! Vermont Green FC season preview with players and United in Green

Host

Mitch Wertlieb
Host with deep Vermont sports anchoring and on-site reporting experience

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Home Run!

    Mitch’s Sports Report on VPR is a home run! NPR should pick it up nationwide.

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Mitch Wertlieb brings strong Vermont sports storytelling and on-site energy.
The show blends community-focused content with broader national sports angles.
Guests offer diverse Vermont sport perspectives and local context.

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Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Vermont City Marathon, Upper Valley Nighthawks
Q: What are the concerns around ticket pricing and accessibility for fans?
Ticket prices are a major concern, with reports indicating even lower-tier seats can be unaffordably high for many fans, raising questions about accessibility and the fan experience at scale.
Previewing the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Vermont City Marathon, Upper Valley Nighthawks
Q: What is the scope and scale of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and is it accurate to call it the biggest sporting event in history?
The World Cup is being described as the biggest sporting event in history due to its expanded format (48 teams in 16 cities) and the global hype across TV, radio, streaming, and other platforms, making it a massive cultural and commercial spectacle.
Ben Ogden, Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Julia Kern's Green Mountain Offseason
Q: What is your favorite Noah Kahn song?
Each athlete names a favorite Noah Kahn song, with Ryan choosing Northern Attitude, Ben choosing Damn, and Julia selecting End of August, reflecting light, local cultural ties.
Feels like summer with the Vermont Lake Monsters, Middlebury Pranksters and Local Motion
Q: How did the Pranksters approach the final weekend and finals against Whitman?
The team built confidence through strong mid-season showings, trusted freshmen stepping up, and strategic defense that limited key opponents, culminating in a calm, high-performing final ride.
Newest Catamounts coach and Best Day Ever
Q: What are you most excited to bring to the UVM program as you start this new chapter?
Magarity emphasizes continuing the program's success while integrating her own coaching style, leveraging strong relationships with current players, and building on the culture of accountability and high basketball IQ that has already been established.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sports Rapport

What is The Sports Rapport about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Vermont-centric sports show that weaves together on-site field sights, team previews, and community sports stories with a strong focus on regional athletes and events. Episodes frequently combine live reporting from venues, interviews with players, coaches, and organizers, plus deep dives into local clubs like university programs, semi-pro teams, and adaptive sports projects. Notable threads include championship runs, Open Cup buzz, and initiatives around fan engagement, accessibility, and climate-minded community impact. A standout is the recurring mix of on-location reporting, personal athlete narratives, and coverage that ties local passions to national sports conversations, making it a solid fit for listeners who crave in-state contex... more

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Recent guests on The Sports Rapport include:

1. Michael Silverman
2. Noah Crane
3. Chase Allen
4. Cece Rhyneer
5. Liam Reynolds
6. Oscar de Swaan Arons
7. Val Cyr
8. Olivia Shippey

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