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Welcome back to Coach’s Corner, presented by the Dirigo Union, live from $3 Dewey’s in Portland, Maine!In Episode 3, hosts Charles and Mitchell are joined by Hearts of Pine head coach Bobby Murphy and a very special guest — Mark Watson, Senior Football Strategy Advisor for Canadian Premier League side Halifax Wanderers and one of the most capped players in Canadian national team history, ahead of Portland's first-ever international friendly against Halifax at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Topics of discussion:Bobby and Mark’s history coaching together.The significance of this cross-border matchup.What makes a friendly competitive and meaningful?How both clubs are building culture, youth development, and future rivalry.
Mark’s experience playing in Europe and facing legends like Romário and Ronaldo (R9).A surprise trivia face-off — who knows their soccer history (and Maine puffins) best?We also discuss the state of lower-division soccer in North America, how pro/rel could shape the game, and what fans should expect from a midseason friendly with plenty on the line for fringe players and young talent.Don’t miss this special international edition ahead of Hearts of Pine vs. Halifax Wanderers at Fitzpatrick Stadium.Game Night: WednesdayLocation: Fitzpatrick Stadium, Portland, MEHearts of Pine vs. Halifax WanderersUp the Hearts. North Atlantic Derby incoming!
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Welcome back to Coach’s Corner, presented by the Dirigo Union, live from $3 Dewey’s in Portland, Maine!In Episode 3, hosts Charles and Mitchell are joined by Hearts of Pine head coach Bobby Murphy and a very special guest — Mark Watson, Senior Football Strategy Advisor for Canadian Premier League side Halifax Wanderers and one of the most capped players in Canadian national team history, ahead of Portland's first-ever international friendly against Halifax at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Topics of discussion:Bobby and Mark’s history coaching together.The significance of this cross-border matchup.What makes a friendly competitive and meaningful?How both clubs are building culture, youth development, and future rivalry.
Mark’s experience playing in Europe and facing legends like Romário and Ronaldo (R9).A surprise trivia face-off — who knows their soccer history (and Maine puffins) best?We also discuss the state of lower-division soccer in North America, how pro/rel could shape the game, and what fans should expect from a midseason friendly with plenty on the line for fringe players and young talent.Don’t miss this special international edition ahead of Hearts of Pine vs. Halifax Wanderers at Fitzpatrick Stadium.Game Night: WednesdayLocation: Fitzpatrick Stadium, Portland, MEHearts of Pine vs. Halifax WanderersUp the Hearts. North Atlantic Derby incoming!

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