We’re thrilled to present our sit down with two leaders of a soccer movement in Maine. Who better to tell the story than founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson and Burke Cherrie? A strategist, storyteller, and creator dedicated to the “World’s game”. Throughout our conversation uncover the humble beginnings, what it really takes to build a pro club, and why community is the bedrock of the Hearts of Pine.

We cannot say thank you enough to all of the Hearts of Pine members that helped us make this possible! #thewaysoccershouldbewe hope you enjoy the episode, it can also be found on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Comment what excites you most about this special club

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?We take a trip down to New England's newest USL Championship Club, Rhode Island F.C.! The Ocean State's club faced off against the Charleston Battery on a cold rainy evening. We capture our travel, the fan experience, and interviews with locals!

?USL Pre-season is in full swing and we catch up with Charleston Battery midfielder Emilio Ycaza! We talk the highlights from pre-season so far, preparation for the season, and what it's like entering his second season for the club. Also, we throw some quick fire questions his way and get context into a post on his Instagram. Click play and enjoy!

?We head to Boston's local Manchester United pub, The Dubliner! We speak with fans around the state of the club, capture reactions to the match, and review our experience. If you're in need for a quality bar/match experience, The Dubliner is the place to be!

?The group selects their Oscar winning football players! Not just theatrics but other areas to their game!

?The group brainstorms what these three Premier League players would be if they weren't footballers.

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?UPDATE USSF Has Denied the Request!

The MLS attempted to send their Next Pro teams to U.S. Soccer's most historic domestic competition. The Open Cup is the closest soccer set up we have to the European game. Andrew, Connor, and Tristan give their takes and some facts behind why MLS pushed for this.

?The group runs through their pick of which Footballer from the top five leagues they would choose to fight on if their life is on the line. The competitor? UFC Light Heavyweight Alexander Pereira!

?Hypothetically speaking, we discuss which Premier League footballers we'd want our potential future daughters to stay away from. Some might surprise, some might not, but we give our reasons why.

?5 on 5? Limitless substitutions? Fast-paced back-and-forth footy played at breakneck speeds for four quarters? There’s a whole lot to love about the MASL, and who better to give us some insight than the Milwaukee Waves’ superstar keeper William Banahene. Better know by fans and players alike as Willie B, the Rocheyser native tells us about his journey to the indoor game, the soccer culture in Milwaukee, and much more. Have a listen and catch Will and Co on Twitch for live streamed matches!

?Match day vlog #2 brought us eastward to Hartford, CT, where we withstood the weather and saw the Hartford Athletic catch a 2-0 win over Loudoun United.

A massive thank you to Hartford staff for allowing us field access and a chance to meet with some of the USL’s most passionate fans!

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?Spotlight #11 was by far our greenest episode yet! We headed up the IPA highway in search of exciting football, top class views, and sustainability. Safe to say we found all three in Vermont Green FC. Co-founder and co-owner Patrick Infurna joins us for an episode in the Virtue Field press box as he unpacks the club philosophy, the driving force behind their rapidly growing culture and fanbase, and emphasizes the importance of a club that fans can feel close to. A very fun chat we hope you’ll enjoy!

?Matchday Vlog 3 was brought to you by coffee, fan passion, and an incredible goal! There’s no better way to get to know a club than hearing what the fans have to say, so we spoke with more supporters than ever before (and even added a post-match interview with the goal scorer).

?Howlers Spotlight #11 welcomes the midfield maestro Robbie Crawford to the show! The Scotsman previews Charleston’s end-of-season quest towards the playoffs, his time playing in Ireland and Iceland, and even shares a few of his favorite spots around town. Catch Robbie and co at Patriot’s Point this weekend as they welcome Birmingham for their final regular season match!

?The group reflects on the North London Derby and the creative influences on both Tottenham and Arsenal. Who is the better player?

?Charleston Battery head coach Ben Pirmann joins the show! We discuss the teams push into playoffs and the club making history with the largest season to season point turnaround in the USL Championship. Pirmann reflects on the season, shares what he's learned from his team, and the best moments so far. Also, we talk about the talent within the league and his experience managing a young global talent. Catch the Battery on ESPN+ this Sunday at 4 PM EST as they take on Indy Eleven in the USL Championship Eastern Conference Quarter-Finals!

?The video has been compiled. The boil has been eaten. And the Battery are eastern conference finals bound! Join us in recapping a massive weekend in the Lowcountry as we invade the touchline, crash a training session, and even ask some of the players who their all-time front three would be…safe to say you won’t want to miss it. Thank you again to the Battery staff for being the hosts with the most, and to the fans for being the best in the USL! We’ll see you next time, Black and Yellow…

?A question for the group. Ranked 1-5, which player is most likely attending your birthday party if you invited them?

?Another trip down south! Phoenix Rising take on the Charleston Battery away in the USL Championship final! Andrew and Connor capture US soccer's second division at the highest level. The final brought it all: suspense, drama, heartbreak, and glory.