Up The Hearts https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com Up The Hearts: The Podcast takes you inside the world of Portland Hearts of Pine and professional soccer in Maine.

Hosted by Kurt Graser and Ross Webber, the podcast features conversations with players, coaches, front office staff, and others shaping the game. From what’s happening on the pitch to the stories behind the scenes, we explore the Hearts, the Maine Wildness, USL League One, and the growing soccer community in Maine.

]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:51:57 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Sports:Soccer 1440 episodic Knack Factory Knack Factory No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22952812/UTH_Square78dj9.png Up The Hearts https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com 144 144 Sheila Brennan Nee | UpThe Hearts: The Podcast Sheila Brennan Nee | UpThe Hearts: The Podcast https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com/e/sheila-brennan-nee-upthe-hearts-the-podcast/ https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com/e/sheila-brennan-nee-upthe-hearts-the-podcast/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 23:51:57 -0400 rosswebberusa.podbean.com/034a4d4a-48d8-336d-9aa3-7e07496801f8 In this episode of Up The Hearts: The Podcast, Kurt Graser and Ross Webber sit down with Sheila Brennan Nee of the Maine Sports Commission to talk about her role in helping bring the Portland Hearts of Pine and the United Soccer League to Maine.

We go back to the early conversations, including a memorable meeting with Hearts founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, and explore the years of work it took to turn the dream of professional soccer in Portland into a reality.

We also talk about the arrival of Maine Wildness, the state's new women's soccer team, what it means for the future of women's soccer in Maine, and the growing impact of the sport on our community.

A great conversation with someone who helped make professional soccer in Maine possible.

⚽ Up The Hearts: The Podcast Hosted by Kurt Graser and Ross Webber.

Big thanks to our sponsor ‪@rosemontmarket‬   www.rosemontmarket.com

Produced by ‪@theknackfactory‬   www.knack-factory.com

Watch more episodes, explore our documentary series, and follow the stories behind the Hearts at UpTheHearts.com.

#UpTheHearts #HeartsOfPine #MaineWildness #USLLeagueOne #MaineSoccer #PortlandMaine

]]> In this episode of Up The Hearts: The Podcast, Kurt Graser and Ross Webber sit down with Sheila Brennan Nee of the Maine Sports Commission to talk about her role in helping bring the Portland Hearts of Pine and the United Soccer League to Maine.

We go back to the early conversations, including a memorable meeting with Hearts founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, and explore the years of work it took to turn the dream of professional soccer in Portland into a reality.

We also talk about the arrival of Maine Wildness, the state's new women's soccer team, what it means for the future of women's soccer in Maine, and the growing impact of the sport on our community.

A great conversation with someone who helped make professional soccer in Maine possible.

⚽ Up The Hearts: The Podcast
Hosted by Kurt Graser and Ross Webber.

Big thanks to our sponsor ‪@rosemontmarket‬  
www.rosemontmarket.com

Produced by ‪@theknackfactory‬  
www.knack-factory.com

Watch more episodes, explore our documentary series, and follow the stories behind the Hearts at UpTheHearts.com.

#UpTheHearts #HeartsOfPine #MaineWildness #USLLeagueOne #MaineSoccer #PortlandMaine

]]> Knack Factory false No 2070 3 full Up The Hearts: The Podcast | Promotion, Relegation & Looking Back at 2026 Up The Hearts: The Podcast | Promotion, Relegation & Looking Back at 2026 https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com/e/up-the-hearts-the-podcast-promotion-relegation-looking-back-at-2026/ https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com/e/up-the-hearts-the-podcast-promotion-relegation-looking-back-at-2026/#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:07:01 -0400 rosswebberusa.podbean.com/d2069cfa-40ab-3d49-b9b7-af1bd0021add In this episode of Up The Hearts: The Podcast, Kurt Graser and Ross Webber sit down to talk about the USL's plans to introduce promotion and relegation — a major shift that could change the landscape of professional soccer in the United States.

We also take some time to look back at the Hearts' 2026 season, sharing a few of the moments, matches, and memories that stuck with us along the way.

Watch more episodes of Up The Hearts: The Podcast and our documentary series at UpTheHearts.com.

]]> In this episode of Up The Hearts: The Podcast, Kurt Graser and Ross Webber sit down to talk about the USL's plans to introduce promotion and relegation — a major shift that could change the landscape of professional soccer in the United States.

We also take some time to look back at the Hearts' 2026 season, sharing a few of the moments, matches, and memories that stuck with us along the way.

Watch more episodes of Up The Hearts: The Podcast and our documentary series at UpTheHearts.com.

]]> Knack Factory false No 778 2 full Matteo Kidd | Up The Hearts: The Podcast Matteo Kidd | Up The Hearts: The Podcast https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com/e/matteo-kidd-up-the-hearts-the-podcast/ https://rosswebberusa.podbean.com/e/matteo-kidd-up-the-hearts-the-podcast/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:28:17 -0300 rosswebberusa.podbean.com/32ca0b2a-aa51-3a91-842f-01036e3db892 For this episode of Up The Hearts: The Podcast, Kurt Graser and Ross Webber sit down with Portland Hearts of Pine midfielder Matteo Kidd for a conversation about his journey through professional soccer, life in Portland, and his first season with the Hearts.

One of the bright spots for the Hearts this season, Matteo brings energy, versatility, and a wealth of professional experience to the field.

We talk about growing up in St. Louis, his experiences playing professionally, his relationship with head coach Bobby Murphy, and what it's been like navigating a challenging season in Portland.

Hosted by: Kurt Graser and Ross Webber

Special Guest: Matteo Kidd

Presented by: ‪@rosemontmarket‬ 

Learn more about Up The Hearts and watch our docuseries at https://upthehearts.com

#UpTheHearts #HeartsOfPine #MatteoKidd #USLLeagueOne #MaineSoccer

]]> For this episode of Up The Hearts: The Podcast, Kurt Graser and Ross Webber sit down with Portland Hearts of Pine midfielder Matteo Kidd for a conversation about his journey through professional soccer, life in Portland, and his first season with the Hearts.

One of the bright spots for the Hearts this season, Matteo brings energy, versatility, and a wealth of professional experience to the field.

We talk about growing up in St. Louis, his experiences playing professionally, his relationship with head coach Bobby Murphy, and what it's been like navigating a challenging season in Portland.

Hosted by: Kurt Graser and Ross Webber

Special Guest: Matteo Kidd

Presented by: ‪@rosemontmarket‬ 

Learn more about Up The Hearts and watch our docuseries at https://upthehearts.com

#UpTheHearts #HeartsOfPine #MatteoKidd #USLLeagueOne #MaineSoccer

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