{"id":1273,"date":"2022-06-21T11:58:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T15:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net\/?post_type=sec_roster&#038;p=1273"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:45:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T18:45:03","slug":"hunter-morse","status":"publish","type":"sec_roster","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-staging.go-vip.net\/heartsofpine\/roster\/hunter-morse\/","title":{"rendered":"Hunter Morse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"biography\">BIOGRAPHY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hunter Morse returns to Portland Hearts of Pine for his second season after establishing himself as one of the standout performers of the club\u2019s 2025 inaugural season, ultimately earning MVP honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the starting goalkeeper in 2025, Morse led the team in minutes, delivered multiple standout performances, and played a pivotal role in helping Hearts of Pine secure their first-ever USL League One playoff spot. 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