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MATCH PREVIEW: Portland Hearts of Pine vs. Sarasota Paradise
Portland Hearts of Pine host a hot Sarasota Paradise side Saturday, a USL League One test against one of its hottest teams.
 • George Watson
The Hearts’ Beat Roundup: Week 29
A record scoring pace for USL1, a new table leader and a Hearts call-up to Somalia.
 • George Watson
Working Waterfront vs. Soccer Magic: Portland Planning Board Tackles Hearts of Pine Stadium Proposal
Supporters pitch a vibrant in-town community hub and environmental cleanup at Cassidy Point, while maritime advocates warn of a permanent loss to…
 • George Watson
First Look: Portland Hearts of Pine Stadium Proposal Heads to Planning Board Amid Waterfront Zoning Dispute
New filings show the soccer club plans to elevate the site by six feet to protect its investment, while a maritime attorney fiercely challenges the…
 • George Watson
Ollie Wright says he is out for the season
Portland Hearts of Pine midfielder announced on social media that he had torn a knee ligament, stating he is “devastated” over the injury, but promised…
 • George Watson
MATCH REPORT: Portland Hearts of Pine 1, Chattanooga Red Wolves 1
Three thoughts on a 1-1 draw that dented the Hearts' playoff hopes and put Ollie Wright's season in doubt.
 • George Watson
MATCH PREVIEW: Portland Hearts of Pine vs. Chattanooga Red Wolves
Chattanooga's set-piece danger and Omar Hernandez's scoring streak headline Saturday's road test for Portland Hearts of Pine.
 • George Watson
Portland Hearts of Pine Captain Speaks Out on Immigration at Maine Forum
Mikey Lopez's keynote address continues a pattern of political engagement rare among American sports franchises.
 • George Watson
Flawless or Bust: Portland’s Razor-Thin Path to the Postseason
The belief in the locker room is sky-high, but the 2026 mathematical reality is unforgiving. A deep dive into the bubble gauntlet facing the Hearts of…
 • George Watson
The Hearts’ Beat Roundup: Week 28
USL approves a historic financial overhaul, Boise packs its bags for the Championship, and playoff spots are clinched in a wild week around the league.
 • George Watson
MATCH REPORT: Portland Hearts of Pine 1, AV Alta FC 0
A stoppage-time corner-kick goal gives Portland its second straight win, even as the playoff math keeps getting tougher.
 • George Watson
MATCH PREVIEW: Portland Hearts of Pine vs. AV Alta FC
A win keeps hope alive. A loss might end it. The Heart’s playoff math gets a lot harder if they can't take care of business Sunday.
 • George Watson
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