New Signings, Open Cup Preview, Season Opener Preview, & USL1 Opening Weekend Recap!We’re back at the Hearts Store for Episode 13 of From the Forest to the Tide! After our trip to Hartford last episode, we’ve got plenty to cover, including new player signings, a recap of Dirigo Union’s latest event at Bunker Brewing, preseason updates, and a look ahead to Hearts of Pine’s first-ever competitive match in the U.S. Open Cup!What’s in This Episode?Dirigo Union Event Recap from March 8 at Bunker Brewing. Surprise visits from Jayden Jones Riley & Evan Southern! chance to learn chants before the season starts! March 19 at Bunker Brewing (6-9PM).Preseason UpdatesRumors of a 2-2 draw vs. Rhode Island FC - Last preseason friendly. Hearts led 2-0 before conceding twice late. Evan Southern bagged a goal and assist. Patrick Langlois scored the second goal. Final preseason match before the season begins.Dirigo Union’s New Post-Match Show! “Post Match Pulse”New live streaming show, day after games to break down Hearts games .New Player Announcements!Masashi Wada (Midfielder, Japan) – J2 League veteran with experience at Yokohama F. Marinos, SC Sagamihara, and Thespa Gunma. Introduced to Hearts of Pine by GK Coach Yuta Nomura.Nathaniel “Natty” James (Midfielder, Trinidad & Tobago) – Former Club Sando standout, Trinidad U-20 star, and scorer of Trinidad & Tobago’s winning goal against Curaçao in Concacaf Nations League. Azaad Liadi (Forward, USA) – On loan from Lexington SC – Has MLS experience with D.C. United, a strong scoring record in USL1 and MLS Next Pro, and is eager to embrace the Hearts’ community culture.Looking Ahead: U.S. Open Cup Match – March 20 vs. CD Faialense (Lewiston, ME) Hearts’ first-ever competitive game! Game will be streamed on YouTube – so all fans can tune in.CD Faialense Players to Watch: Paul Correia – Player-coach with Merrimack College background. Lucas Rezende (GK) – Starting keeper for Merrimack College. Max Krause (M/F) – German-born, 15 goals & 22 assists in NCAA play.Alessandro Arlotti (FWD) – Harvard standout, former Italy U-17 player. USL1 Opening Weekend Recap & Season PreviewLooking Ahead to the USL1 Season Opener – March 29 vs. Naples United Naples will already have three league games played before facing Hearts of Pine.Key Players to Watch from Naples:Matt Poland (Manager) – Previously managed Chicago House; prefers attacking play. Chris Heckenberg (CM) – Solid defensive presence. Lalo Delgado (GK) – One of the best USL1 goalkeepers last season with strong long passing.Jake Dengler (CB) – Dominant in duels, over 300 won in 6,000 minutes.Upcoming EpisodesFrom the Forest to the Tide is now available on The Blazing Musket! Next episode will cover Hearts of Pine’s first-ever competitive match vs. CD Faialense in the U.S. Open Cup on March 20th.We’ll also have content from Florida after the season opener against Naples on March 29th!Like, Subscribe & Share to follow the journey of Maine’s first professional soccer team!