The Friggin' Soccer Show

Shawn sits down with Hearts' in-form striker Aboubacar Camara. We hope you enjoy it! Up the friggin' Hearts!

The Hearts get the job done in Naples. This week on The Friggin' Soccer Show, we're discussing the Hearts 3-2 win over FC Naples. After falling behind twice, the Hearts never gave up. We break down Mbacke Faye's first goal for the club, Diego Gonzalez's late equalizer, and Mikey Lopez's dramatic stoppage-time winner that gave Portland all three points. We'll also talk about...

What a night at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Hearts of Pine bounced back in the best possible way, putting five past Richmond in front of an incredible home crowd. A slow and even first half gave way to a magnificent second half performance from the Hearts. On this episode of The Friggin' Soccer Show we talk about Diego Gonzalez opening the scoring, Ollie Wright's towering back post header, Georga...

The Friggin' Soccer Show breaks down a tough night for Portland Hearts of Pine as they fell 5-1 on the road against Westchester SC in USL League One. Despite plenty of possession in the opening stages, Hearts found themselves chasing the game after Westchester struck twice before halftime and continued to add pressure in the second half. There was a bright spot late in stoppage time as Aboubac...

Not the result we wanted, but plenty to talk about. This week on The Friggin' Soccer Show, we're breaking down Hearts of Pine's 2-1 loss to Chattanooga at Fitzy. Diego González made an instant impact with a goal in his debut, Ollie Wright came close more than once, and the Hearts created enough chances to come away with something. We dive into what we liked, what still needs to improve...

It was a difficult week for Portland Hearts of Pine, with back-to-back defeats leaving the club searching for answers during a critical stretch of the 2026 season. On this episode of The Friggin' Soccer Show, we break down the heartbreaking 3-2 loss to Corpus Christi after the Hearts led 2-1 in the dying minutes, and the disappointing 5-1 defeat to Brooklyn FC in the Prinx Tires USL Cup that e...

Portland Hearts of Pine defender Brecc Evans joins The Friggin' Soccer Show for an exclusive interview covering his soccer journey, life in Portland, and the Hearts of Pine's 2026 USL League One season so far. Brecc discusses his experience with Portland Hearts of Pine, what it's like playing in front of the fans at Fitzpatrick Stadium, and what it takes to compete in one of the most c...

Portland Hearts of Pine vs Spokane Velocity was everything USL League One soccer should be. The Hearts battled back for a massive 2-1 victory at Fitzpatrick Stadium in one of the biggest wins of the season so far. Sweet revenge! On this episode of The Friggin' Soccer Show, we break down:JT Kamara’s incredible game-winning goalAboubacar Camara ’s equalizerMatteo Kid’s influential second-half im...

Portland Hearts of Pine forward Tyler Huck joins The Friggin’ Soccer Show for an in-depth interview covering his rise from Bowdoin College soccer to professional soccer in USL League One with Hearts of Pine. Tyler discusses: His journey from Bowdoin College to signing with Portland Hearts of Pine Training camp and earning a professional contract under Bobby Murphy Scoring his first professional go...

The Friggin’ Soccer Show sits down with Kurt Graser from The Knack Factory, creator of the Emmy-nominated “Up The Hearts” documentary series following the rise of Portland Hearts of Pine. In this special interview episode, we go behind the scenes of Season 1 and preview Season 2 of the hit NESN series covering Maine’s newest professional soccer club. Topics include:- How “Up The Hearts” began duri...

The Portland Hearts of Pine settle for a point in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Greenville Triumph, and the crew breaks it all down on this episode of The Friggin' Soccer Show. We discuss: Tyler Huck’s breakout performance in the No. 10 role The penalty shout in the first half Ollie's penalty equalizer and Greenville’s red card Why the Hearts continue struggling to finish matches Defensive lapses...

We sit down with Mikey Lopez, captain of the Portland Hearts of Pine, for an in-depth interview covering everything from team chemistry and tactics to life in Maine and the upcoming World Cup. Mikey gives honest insight into:Why the Hearts are still building chemistry this seasonThe impact of injuries and new players on team performanceWhat’s behind the team’s recent defensive approachHow the squa...

Portland Hearts of Pine 2-1 Rhode Island FC | USL Cup Reaction & Analysis The Portland Hearts of Pine take down Rhode Island FC 2-1 in the USL Cup (Prinx Tires Cup) and we’re breaking it all down on the Friggin' Soccer Show. In this episode, we dive into: The Hearts’ big home win at Fitzpatrick Stadium Mateo Kidd’s impact and a crucial early goal Ollie Wright’s clinical penalty finish Tact...

In this episode of the Friggin Soccer Show, we break down a dramatic 2-2 draw between the Portland Hearts of Pine and Union Omaha, a match that truly felt like a loss despite a strong attacking performance. The Hearts jumped out to a 2-0 lead with two outstanding goals, showcasing attacking quality and growing confidence up top. However, Union Omaha dominated possession and applied relentless pres...

The hearts fell on the road 0-3 to Fort Wayne. A competitive first half performance turned into a sloppy second, where the Hearts conceded 3 goals without retort. Onwards and upwards. Remain calm and carry on. UTFH!Thank you for the support. Help us grow the show by liking, sharing and subscribing. "Pint of Positivity" — brought to you by The June Cork PubThe June Cork Pub66 Third Street...

It was the Jay Tee, Ollie Wright show in Portland, Maine as the Hearts of Pine defeated the New York Cosmos 3-1 at Fort Fitzy on May 2nd, 2026. Outstanding goals from our wingers saw the Hearts play their best half of footy so far this season and also close out the game despite one or two nervy moments. New Jay Tee song???? We had a great time recording this one and hope you enjoy listening. Thank...

We break down the Hearts of Pine’s USL Cup opener on a cold, rainy night in New York, where Portland fell to Westchester SC in a penalty shootout after a gritty, back-and-forth effort finished 2-2 at full time. Esteban Espinosa put us ahead early (from a corner!) but Westchester answered from the spot. Chances at both ends saw us even at full time. Onto to Pens! But, ultimately it wasn't our n...

Dive into a relaxed chat with Kash Oladapo as he shares his passion for cooking and life as a goalkeeper for the Hearts of Pine.

It ended 1-1 at Fitzpatrick stadium on a rainy spring day in Maine. A Hearts goal was questionably called back, the left wing was set afire, and the Hearts continued to look more like the team we've come to love. Points dropped? Maybe so, but it wasn't a bad day at the office. We go again! UTFH Thanks for listening. Help us grow the show by liking and subscribing. "Pint of Positivity&...

The Hearts are back at Fitzpatrick stadium in 2026! A nil-nil draw against last years champs One Knoxville earns the Hearts a point at home. It was a much improved on-field performance, marred only by an early, serious injury to our Mesashi Wada. We love you Wada and know you'll be back stronger than ever. It's been too long to be reunited at Fort Fitzy, but we are truly back - the season...

In this episode of the Friggin' Soccer Show, we kick things off previewing the upcoming return to Fitzpatrick Stadium — what to expect, the atmosphere, and what fans should be looking forward to. We break down the Hearts of Pine matchup against One Knoxville, including roster availability, key matchups, and our lineup predictions. We also take a look around USL League One with recent results a...

Hearts lose 1-0 to Sarasota in Florida. We review the game, discuss lineup strategies, player performances, and look ahead to the upcoming home opener at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Key topics: Team performance analysisPlayer lineup and tacticsPlayer development and recoveryUpcoming home game strategies Up the Friggin Hearts!

We cover the Hearts draw against AV Alta, review the first 3 matches and preview what’s coming next. At AV Alta (0–0): Good away point, especially considering the red card. Some signals the system is starting to take shape. At Cosmos (3–1 win): Big three points and great away support from 500 fans. At Vermont (1–0 loss): Knocked out of the US Open Cup. Tough result against a strong side."Pint...

The Hearts lose 0-1 to Vermont Green in the first round of the US Open Cup. They were great, we were dire. A disappointing results for our Hearts, but few can argue with the result. A quick reaction from the Friggin' soccer boys from Virtue Field in Vermont.

The Portland Hearts of Pine beat the New York Cosmos 3-1 in New Jersey on opening day of the 2026 USL1 season. We made the trek down to Hinchliffe Stadium to bring you our reaction. It was really windy... so apologies for the sub-optimal audio. The mics also decided not to play nice, so it was back-up mics or nothing at all... We hope you still appreciate the content. Up The Hearts!