The Friggin' Soccer Show

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 wit...

Up the Hearts — we’re back in the Portland studio with Charles, Sean, and Rob, and we’re digging into what could be the next big chapter for soccer in Maine: a USL W League team in Portland. We’re joined by Olivia (Dirigo Union member and proud "Dirigal") to talk about the Dirigals crew, why women’s soccer has so much momentum right now, and what’s actually happening behind the scenes in...

We discuss the latest preseason games and the current roster. Not long to go until the season begins! Up The Hearts! Recorded on 2/15/26

Welcome Hearts fans! The USL has announced the name of its new Division 1, set to begin in 2028 - "USL Premier." Join us to hear our reactions and initial thoughts, and also how we think this affects the Hearts. While USL Premier is set to be the top division in USL, the existing USL Championship (division 2) and USL Leage 1 (division 3) make up the final USL pyramid. Promotion/relegatio...

Hearts fans — welcome back to From the Forest to the Tide from the Studio in Portland, Maine. In this episode, Charles, Rob, Sean, and special guest Chris Linscott — the Dirigo Union’s photographer — go deep on what it was like documenting the Hearts’ inaugural season from the touchline. Chris shares how he went from a break as a working photographer to chasing the Portland Hearts of Pine's st...

We’re kicking off 2026 Wright! Ollie Wright joins us at the Knack Factory studio, providing player insight into many aspects of life as a Hearts player. Join us as we discuss what lies ahead in a packed start to the season—starting with three games in seven days, an early road trips to the Cosmos, a midweek Open Cup match, and the home opener at Fort Fitzy on April 11 vs One Knox. Roster updates,...

Rob and Shawn are back to comment on the re-signing of Walter Varela and the signing of young Zion Scarlett. Will the use of Walter Varela change this year with Jaden Jones-Riley back to health and in the Hearts starting lineup? Zion Scarlett a 21 year old, pacy, 6’ 3” Swiss Army knife of a player has been signed to the Hearts of Pine from MLS Next Pro’s Carolina Core. With experience at Right Win...

Shawn, Rob, and Chaz react to Portland Hearts of Pine’s newest center back, Brecc Evans. One of the best—if not the best—left center backs in the league is coming to Portland. What does that mean for co–Rookie of the Year and fellow left center back Kemali Green? The guys dive into what Evans brings to the table and what Green can learn from him. How does the signing of Brecc Evans shape Head Coac...

Charles, Shawn, Sam, and Rob discuss the Hearts of Pine Roster update - which players have had their contracts renewed and those that are currently out of contract. It's our longest podcast yet, so kick back and relax. Oh and get ready to buckle up - season 2 is going to be a doozy! UTFH

Charles, Chaz, and Shawn speculate on which Hearts players will stay and which will go following the inaugural season. We'd like to see them all stay but we probably won't be so lucky. Join us for our first post season content.

Charles, Shawn, Sam and Rob sit down to discuss the USL League 1 Semifinal against Spokane Velocity, where Hearts of Pine's inaugural season has come to an end.

The Hearts are headed to the Semifinal in Spokane on Sunday November 9th at 9PM ET

On this absolute monster of a Post Match Pulse, Shawn Fecteau and Rob McLaughlin summarize the AV Alta match that resulted in a draw at Fitzpatrick Stadium, ending AV Alta's season in Maine. Shawn and Rob talk about the rash of free kick goals that have been conceded by the Hearts, and Shawn discusses his understanding of Law 13 in regards to defensive tactics against free kicks. Referee incon...

Shawn, Sam, John, and Rob reflect on the record breaking night at Fitzpatrick Stadium when the 7th place Hearts of Pine hosted the 3rd place Spokane Velocity. In what could possibly be a playoff preview in the first round of the 2025 playoffs, the Hearts of Pine battered the Spokane Velocity 6-1.Sam and John discuss the feeling in the stadium, as Rob and Shawn talk about their experience from the...

The Hearts are in the playoffs after a 2-2 draw vs Westchester at home!

PMP from the boys in blue in green discussing the last 3 Hearts of Pine results - A 1-nil win against Texoma, followed up by back to back losses (our first) against Omaha- away and Madison at home. Not our week but there is a play-off place to cement, and the possibility of hosting a play-off game remains. Up the Hearts!

Rob Chappell from Talkin' Flock, the first ever guest of the DU Crossover, is back again talking with Shawn Fecteau about their matchup on October 4th at Fitzpatrick Stadium at 5pm edt. Rob and Shawn reminisce about their last matchup on May 24th, when the Hearts of Pine visited the Mingos at Breese Stevens Field. Rob brings us up to speed on the season for the Mingos since the last time we sa...

Tim Howerton joins Shawn Fecteau to talk about the mid week “6 pointer” tilt between #6 Union Omaha hosting #5 Hearts of Pine at Werner Field, October 1st at High Noon central time. Both clubs have dreams off hosting a playoff match this year, and this matchup will have a big say in each club accomplishing those dreams. The Hearts could stomach a draw and still realistically earn a home playoff ma...

On this episode of DU Crossover, Shawn talks with Derek Reid of Texoma FC Supporters group. We find out that Shawn, Derek, and Charles made a podcast back in July that never aired due to Shawn’s greenhorn error that he shared with us. Derek shares the story of how the Texoma FC Supporters group “fought their way to friendship,” a possible SG name change, two pole banner creations, and smoke chokin...

Coach’s Corner – Episode 4 | A Night to RememberRecorded live at $3 Dewey’s in Portland, MaineIn this episode of Coach’s Corner, Charles and Mitchell sit down with Head Coach Bobby Murphy and starting center back Kamali Green to break down one of the most significant results of the season: a hard-fought 1-0 win over FC Naples in front of a record crowd of 5,862 at Fitzpatrick Stadium. With playoff...

In this DU Crossover Shawn talks with Alex Ashton of USL League One Updater and co-host on the USL Show (@theuslshow).Shawn and Alex cover a few of the details from the 0-0 draw on the August 9th match at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Alex talks about his away day experience at Fitzpatrick Stadium. The sights, the sounds, the food, and the total experience of an away day at Fort Fitzy. Alex and Shawn bring...

The Dirigo Union is back with another Crossover Episode, this time with Andrew Phillips from the Reedy River Riot, supporters of the Greenville Triumph. Andrew takes us inside the origins of the Riot, their role in Greenville’s soccer community, and what it’s like running a supporters group day-to-day—including what matchdays look like in the Upstate. We compare notes on the Hearts of Pine’s slow,...

Mitchell, John, Sam and Peter discuss the thrilling 4-2 victory over Charlotte Independence.

The Dirigo Union crew is back with another Post Match Pulse, breaking down a big night for the Portland Hearts of Pine. Sam, Sean, John, and Rob recap the 3-2 road victory over Westchester SC, a result that gives the Hearts their second away win of the season. The discussion covers the turning points, standout performances, and what this result means for the playoff race. The guys also dig into Se...

Shawn meets up with Angel, a founder and General of the 914th Infantry - the supporters group (sg) for Westchester SC.  Angel talks to Shawn about having to hit the ground running with the quick start of nine months for both the club and the sg before the start of the USL League One season. Shawn and Angel runs over the summary of each club to date, and dive into the matchup of currently 14th West...