The Friggin' Soccer Show

Friggin Soccer

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, we’re delivering higher-quality production and deeper coverage of the club and its community. As part of this growth we are able to pursue sponsorships that will help cover costs and support the show’s long-term sustainability. While we now operate independently, our relationship with the Dirigo Union rem

  1. 4D AGO

    The Friggin Soccer Show Launch!

    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 with higher-quality production and deeper coverage of the club and its growing community.Just in time for the first game week of the 2026 USL League One season.In this episode we talk about why the show has a new name, what it means for the future of the podcast, and the new partnerships helping us build a home for Maine’s soccer culture.We also break down several new Hearts of Pine signings as the roster continues to take shape:• Adam Armour (DF) – A performance-based signing with experience at Charlotte FC, FC Tulsa, and Charlotte Independence, most recently helping Eintracht Nordhorn earn promotion in Germany.• Ernest Mensah Jr. (DF) – Defender coming through Xavier University and Syracuse.• Diogo Barbosa (MF) – Midfielder joining from Gzira United in the Maltese Premier League.• Matteo Kidd (MF) – Previously with St. Louis City SC 2 in MLS Next Pro, where he worked with Hearts head coach Bobby Murphy.• Tyler Huck (FW) – A potential attacking addition hinted at during the Town Hall - a possible "goal machine."We recap opening weekend results around USL League One, including:Naples 2 – 0 Fort WayneOne Knoxville 3 – 2 WestchesterAC Boise 1 – 0 SarasotaAV Alta 1 – 1 Richmond…and a quick note on Charleston’s 2–1 win over Pittsburgh in the Championship. The crew also shares early thoughts on the upcoming Hearts vs. Cosmos matchup, including Shawn and Don’s appearance on Cosmos Country.Plus:• Early USL League One standings predictions• Discussion around a potential Hearts women’s team town hall• Travel plans for upcoming matches and supporter eventsWe’ll be at the Cosmos opener with post-game content, and we’re planning coverage from the Vermont away match as well.If you’re interested in collaborating with the show, sponsoring content, or helping grow Maine’s soccer media scene, reach out to info@frigginsoccer.com.A Patreon is also coming soon to help support the show and expand what we can produce from the studio.Thanks for watching and supporting Maine soccer.Subscribe, like, and share with a fellow Hearts supporter.

    1h 18m
  2. 12/18/2025

    Walter Varela & Zion Scarlett

    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 Wing, Left Wing, Wing Back, and a wee bit at Striker, Head Coach Bobby Murphy has plenty of options to use his new player in relief. Rob and Shawn touch up on the two matches that were announced ahead of the full 2026 schedule being released. Portland will travel to Hinchliffe Stadium in Patterson, New Jersey on March 14th to take on the New York Cosmos. The history, the love to hate the Cosmos, and the possible unprecedented Dirigo Union support at Hinchliffe Stadium to take in the match is discussed. On April 11th Hearts of Pine will open up Fitzpatrick Stadium to the double winners of 2026 and defending USL League One Champions One Knoxville. The old Jägermeister Cup match is now called the USL Cup, as Jägermeister is not returning to sponsor the 2026 effort. The group stage is back much to the guys disappointment. Shawn talk’s about the Hearts of Pine’s appearance on Good Morning America and what it looked like behind the scenes at Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport. The guys round out the podcast with save the dates for upcoming events in January. - Dirigo Union town hall at Bunker Brewing in Portland on January 17th. - Premier League watch party at The June Cork Pub in Dover, NH on January 24th.

    1h 17m

Ratings & Reviews

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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, we’re delivering higher-quality production and deeper coverage of the club and its community. As part of this growth we are able to pursue sponsorships that will help cover costs and support the show’s long-term sustainability. While we now operate independently, our relationship with the Dirigo Union rem

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