Welcome to the new era of Friggin Soccer… bub.The Friggin Soccer Show is the official evolution of the From the Forest to the Tide Podcast, with a renewed focus on the Portland Hearts of Pine and everything happening across Maine soccer.Through our partnership with Bell Street Studio at the Knack Factory in Portland, Maine, and in collaboration with the Dirigo Union, we’re stepping things up with higher-quality production and deeper coverage of the club and its growing community.Just in time for the first game week of the 2026 USL League One season.In this episode we talk about why the show has a new name, what it means for the future of the podcast, and the new partnerships helping us build a home for Maine’s soccer culture.We also break down several new Hearts of Pine signings as the roster continues to take shape:• Adam Armour (DF) – A performance-based signing with experience at Charlotte FC, FC Tulsa, and Charlotte Independence, most recently helping Eintracht Nordhorn earn promotion in Germany.• Ernest Mensah Jr. (DF) – Defender coming through Xavier University and Syracuse.• Diogo Barbosa (MF) – Midfielder joining from Gzira United in the Maltese Premier League.• Matteo Kidd (MF) – Previously with St. Louis City SC 2 in MLS Next Pro, where he worked with Hearts head coach Bobby Murphy.• Tyler Huck (FW) – A potential attacking addition hinted at during the Town Hall - a possible "goal machine."We recap opening weekend results around USL League One, including:Naples 2 – 0 Fort WayneOne Knoxville 3 – 2 WestchesterAC Boise 1 – 0 SarasotaAV Alta 1 – 1 Richmond…and a quick note on Charleston’s 2–1 win over Pittsburgh in the Championship. The crew also shares early thoughts on the upcoming Hearts vs. Cosmos matchup, including Shawn and Don’s appearance on Cosmos Country.Plus:• Early USL League One standings predictions• Discussion around a potential Hearts women’s team town hall• Travel plans for upcoming matches and supporter eventsWe’ll be at the Cosmos opener with post-game content, and we’re planning coverage from the Vermont away match as well.If you’re interested in collaborating with the show, sponsoring content, or helping grow Maine’s soccer media scene, reach out to [email protected] Patreon is also coming soon to help support the show and expand what we can produce from the studio.Thanks for watching and supporting Maine soccer.Subscribe, like, and share with a fellow Hearts supporter.