Dirigo Union Crossover Podcast | Featuring Tim Howerton & Luke Opperman

Welcome to a special Dirigo Union crossover episode, where we dive deep into the USL League One community with some of its most passionate voices.

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Tim Howerton of Ranting Blue Penguin Media and Luke Opperman, co-host of the Who Gives a Hoot podcast, to talk all things Union Omaha ahead of their matchup with our own Hearts of Pine this Sunday, June 15th at 6PM EST at Fitzpatrick Stadium.

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Mitchell, Charles, and Shawn discuss the Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1 defeat against Chattanooga Red Wolves as viewed from the historic Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta Maine, where the Hearts debuted their short documentary film "How We Get There" from the "Hearts of Maine" series, focusing on the story of an oyster farmer, Jon, and his unexpected journey through inter-generational healing and fatherhood as he attends his first Hearts match with his son. The film follows Jon's experience on the Damariscotta River.

A Sit-Down with Mickey Reilly | Dirigo Union PodcastIn this interview episode, we’re joined by Portland Hearts of Pine midfielder Mickey Reilly — fresh off his professional debut in USL League One!We dive into Mickey’s journey from dominating at Carthage College to making waves with RKC Third Coast in USL2, and now earning starts for Portland in the club’s inaugural season. Mickey opens up about adjusting to the pro level, earning praise from Head Coach Bobby Murphy, and building chemistry with the Hearts midfield.Plus, we talk about college team photo shoots, a Stephen King connection, Heart's supporters and more.

Mitchell, Sam, Shawn and Rob are back to breakdown the Portland Hearts of Pine 4-2 thrashing of Detroit City FC in the group stage of the 2025 USL Jagermeister Cup.

Mitchell, Shawn and Sam breakdown the 1-1 draw between Portland Hearts of Pine and Forward Madison on 5/24/25.

The Dirigo Union’s Mitchell Ketchen, Charles Adams, and Shawn Fecteau break bread with Talkin’ Flock’s Rob Chappell on the week of Forward Madison FC hosting Portland Hearts of Pine on May 24th.  

Learning about each others back stories with their club, along with community, supporters group, club interaction, stories, and of course match day breakdown and predictions can be found in this first ever episode of Dirigo Union’s crossover series. Let’s listen in to the flock. 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Walter Varela – Portland Hearts of Pine WingerWe sit down with Walter Varela, Portland Hearts of Pine’s dynamic right winger, for an in-depth conversation about his time so far with the Hearts. Walter opens up about scoring the first goal in Hearts of Pine history, how he’s adjusted to life in Maine, his role in a young inaugural squad, and his thoughts on the passionate Portland supporters. A must-watch for Hearts fans and USL1 supporters everywhere.

Interview by Dirigo Union, the original, independent supporters group of Portland Hearts of Pine.Please like and subscribe to support soccer in Maine!

Mitchell, Charles, Shawn and Sam breakdown the Hearts vs FC Naples match on 5/17/25. Patrick Dempsey joined the DU in the stands for The Heartbeat, cards came early and often, and 2 goals at home is what it took to get the job done in our first reverse fixture of the 2025 USL League 1 campaign.

Mitchell, Charles, Shawn and Rob break down the recent draw between Portland Hearts of Pine and Union Omaha in USL1.

We made it. Our home opener. Years in the making. Charles, Mitchell, Shawn and Sam dive into the events leading up to and during the Hearts of Pine inaugural home match against the last unbeaten side in USL 1, One Knoxville.