Show your pride for the U.S. Women's soccer team: Where to see them take on Netherlands

Soccer fans, fútbol-enthusiasts and #EqualPay supporters have their eyes fixed on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team as they attempt to defend their title in the World Cup.

Celebrity players such as Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan helped the U.S. to victory in the last two tournaments in 2015 and 2019 and will be working on a three-pete. The team also won in 1991 and 1999. The U.S. is favored to win, and doing so, could earn a fifth embroidered star for their jersey.

While the world watches, Burlingtonians will be too. Here are some places hosting watch parties across the area. Come back throughout the tournament as this list may be added to.

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Women's world cup watch parties across Chittenden County

Leddy Park Beach Bites

Burlington's Beach Bites summer series at Leddy Park is hosting at least one FIFA World Cup watch party on July 26 as the U.S. Women's team takes on the Netherlands. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Food trucks will be available at least until game time. Switchback Brewing and Vermont Maple Creemee Co. will also be there.

How to go to the watch partyWhen: 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 26Where: Leddy Park, 216 Leddy Park Road, BurlingtonMore Info: leddybeachbites.com.

Rí Rá Pub

Want to enjoy the game no matter the weather? Rí Rá, an Irish pub in Burlington, will also be celebrating the game on Wednesday, July 26, welcoming watchers to an indoor dining and imbibing experience.

How to go to the watch partyWhen: 9 p.m., Wednesday, July 26Where: Rí Rá, 123 Church St., BurlingtonMore Info: rira.com/burlington.

Nordic Soccer at Essex Cinemas

You can watch the game on the big screen and with studio seating, thanks to Nordic Soccer Club and Essex Cinemas. The club is hosting a watch party in the T-REX theater at the movie theater. Families, friends and non-Nordic families are all welcome. Adult and child tickets will be sold and the proceeds will be donated to the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont (NOFA) for Vermont flood relief, according to a communication from the club.

How to go to the watch partyWhen: Doors open at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 26Where: Essex Cinemas, 21 Essex Way Suite 300, Essex JunctionTickets: $5 Adult, $3 ChildMore Info: nordicsoccer.org

Finnigan's Pub

Finnigan's Pub, a Burlington bar which touts itself as "craft beer for the common man," said it would have the game on with the sound up any time the U.S. is playing during the pub's business hours.

How to go to the watch partyWhere: Finnigan's Pub, 205 College St., BurlingtonMore info: finnigansvt.com

When does the U.S. Women's soccer team play next

The U.S. team has two more matches in pool play as part of Group E with the Netherlands, Portugal and Vietnam. The U.S. beat Vietnam in their first match.

9 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 26, vs Netherlands

3 a.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 1, vs Portugal

If the team makes it out of pool play, then they will move to the Round of 16, either as the winner or runner-up in Group E. Playing 8 p.m. Aug. 6 or 3 p.m. Aug. 6.

This story may be updated. If you know of watch parties reach out to April Barton at abarton@freepress.com.

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