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.

EPISODE 14 : Home Opener Week | From the Forest to the Tide.We're back in Portland at Bunker Brewing as we reflect on Portland Hearts of Pine's 2-0 defeat to Hartford Athletic in the Jägermeister Cup, and look ahead to one of the biggest moments in Maine soccer history — the first home match at Fitzpatrick Stadium.We break down the performance in Hartford and the buzz building around the upcoming home opener - get ready for a landmark moment in the club's journey and for soccer in Maine. Hosted by Dirigo Union – the official supporters group for Portland Hearts of Pine.Recorded at Bunker Brewing Co. in Portland, Maine.

Portland Hearts of Pine first US Open Cup run has come to an end at the hands of USLC club Rhode Island FC. Shawn, Mitchell, Charles and Rob break down the match and discuss the lessons learned as we shift focus to the USL Jagermeister Cup and our first match at Fitzy.

We break down the Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1 defeat at the hands of South Georgia Tormenta. The hearts first competitive loss.

Charles, Shawn and Mitchell discuss Portland Hearts of Pine's draw on the road against Spokane - our 3rd game in 7 days. We take the point in a tough game that our opponents will feel they deserved to win. We remain resilient!

We tuck into a MAGICAL US Open Cup 2nd Round bout in Lewiston Maine, against Hartford Athletic. Portland Hearts of Pine come back from a man down in extra time to score the equalizer and go on to win it in pens 4-2. Up The Hearts!!!

Dirigo Union discusses the energy and action around Hearts League 1 debut. From 200 Mainers making Naples feel like a home game to watch parties around Portland, Dirigo Union showed up for our club! A 0-0 draw on the road, we'll take it.

Full interview with Ollie Wright of Hearts of Pine!Portland Hearts of Pine midfielder, our #10, Ollie Wright joins us just hours after making Maine soccer history.We discuss the build-up to the inaugural season, what it means to play in Maine, and much more including how it felt to be part of Hearts of Pine’s first-ever competitive match and 4–0 victory in the U.S. Open Cup against CD Faialense.In this must-listen interview for Hearts fans and USL1 supporters alike, Ollie shares insight into preseason training, building chemistry with teammates, and what fans can expect on the pitch this season.

We also dive into his thoughts on the club culture, the supporters, and what it means to be part of a brand-new USL League One side. We discuss "that goal and celebration" with Nathan Messer!Please check out our new Live show The DU Post-Match Pulse and don't forget to check out The Blazing Musket for more New England soccer content.Please like, subscribe, and share as we follow the Portland Hearts of Pine in their inaugural season in USL1.

Mitchell, Charles, Rob and Shawn debut the new Dirigo Union post-game recap show - The Post-Match Pulse.

Come join the show as we discuss Hearts of Pine's inaugural US Open Cup match vs CD Faialense.

This a match review show that airs live on YouTube the day following the game. Airs on the Dirigo Union's YouTube Channel.

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!