ABOUT THE CLUB
OUR MISSION, OUR VISION
Rally the community and culture of Maine around soccer, and create a purpose-driven club that represents all who have their hearts in Maine.
OUR STORY
We began as a movement—culture-led, community-built, and city-backed—with a vision: to bring professional soccer to Portland and the state of Maine. Our mission was simple yet ambitious: to create an elite club that embodies the spirit of Maine while driving economic, cultural, and community impact across the city and state.
As Maine’s only professional soccer club, we stand for a people, a place, and a purpose. We are a reflection of Maine’s diverse communities and landscapes—from the Highlands to Downeast, Casco Bay to Acadia, Aroostook to the Forest City. Our club motto expands upon the state’s own—Dirigo (Latin for “I lead”)—centering on the heart as a symbol of strength, unity, and hope.
At our core, we believe in the power of an internal compass—one that guides individuals, communities, and this club toward becoming the best versions of themselves. It’s the conviction, care, and ingenuity that’s inherent to Mainers, and it’s what we strive to reflect on and off the field.
OUR HISTORY
SEPT 2023
FRANCHISE ANNOUNCED
Founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, USL, and local government officials announce professional soccer will be coming to Maine playing in USL League One.
APRIL 2024
BRAND AND NAME UNVEILED
Portland Hearts of Pine unveils its name, colors, and crest for a fan fest in Portland.
OCT 2024
FIRST HEAD COUCH ANNOUNCED, BOBBY MURPHY
Bobby Murphy is announced as the first-ever Head Coach and Sporting Director of Portland Hearts of Pine.
NOV 2024
INAUGURAL HOME JERSEY REVEALED
Hearts unveils the first home kit at The State Theatre with jersey partners Visit Maine and L.L.Bean.
DEC 2024
FIRST PLAYER SIGNED
Michel Poon-Angeron is announced as the first player in history to join the club.
JAN 2025
FIRST PLAYER FROM MAINE SIGNED
Khalid Hersi is announced as the first player in club history to join Hearts of Pine from Lewiston, ME.
FEB 2025
AWAY JERSEY REVEALED
Hearts unveils the first away kit with jersey partners Visit Maine and The Dempsey Center.
MAR 2025
FIRST-EVER MATCH PLAYED IN MAINE AT U.S. OPEN CUP
Hearts of Pine plays CD Faialense in front of 3,000 fans at Lewiston High School. Walter Varela scores the first goal in club history on his birthday!
MAR 2025
GOALKEEPER KIT REVEALED
Hearts unveils the first Goalkeeper kit with jersey partners Visit Maine and Brickyard Hollow.
MAR 2025
FIRST U.S. OPEN CUP WIN
On March 20, 2025, Hearts of Pine won their first-ever match, beating CD Faialense in the U.S. Open Cup at Lewiston High School, and advancing to the second round. Nathan Messer scored the winning goal.
MAR 2025
GOALKEEPER KIT REVEALED
Hearts unveils the second Goalkeeper kit with jersey partners Visit Maine and Trellis Health.
MAR 2025
FIRST REGULAR SEASON MATCH
On March 29, 2025, Hearts of Pine play their first season match on the road against FC Naples with over 100+ supporters in the stands.
MAY 2025
FIRST HOME MATCH
On May 4, 2025 Hearts play their first-ever home match at Fitzpatrick Stadium against One Knoxville SC with 5,784 supporters in the stands.
MAY 2025
FIRST HOME MATCH WIN
On May 17, 2025, Hearts of Pine had their first home win of the season, defeating FC Naples in front of thousands of supporters — including actor Patrick Dempsey and Senator Angus King.
MAY 2025
FIRST JÄGERMEISTER CUP WIN
On May 31, 2025 Hearts play their first-ever Jägermeister Cup match at Fitzpatrick Stadium, winning against Detroit City FC with over 5,000 supporters in the stands — including Arsenal Women’s Champions League winner, Jenna Nighswonger.