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Soccer is booming in Maine. Rich Kent helped lay the groundwork decades ago

The Rumford-area coach ignited passion for the sport when he brought teams of Maine players to England to compete in the 1980s and ’90s.

The Hearts beat the New York Cosmos but finish fourth in their six-team group in the midseason tournament.

by Staff report July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Camara is named the player of the week and Murphy is the coach of the week after Portland won back-to-back games for the first time this season.

by Staff report July 3, 2026July 4, 2026

Portland scores two late goals and wins back-to-back games for the first time this season.

by Carey Kish June 27, 2026June 25, 2026

The Thorncrag Sanctuary is one of two run by the Stanton Bird Club that offers plenty of hiking and many views.

Portland scores a season-high five goals and wins for the first time in June.

Full of heart-coated designs, the new retail space speaks to the growing enthusaism for Maine’s professional soccer team.

by Staff report June 19, 2026June 19, 2026

Portland is winless in its last nine road matches after a blowout defeat against Westchester SC.

About 2,000 enthusiastic fans cheered Friday’s match against Australia from start to finish in Monument Square.

Chattanooga gets the winner in the 90th minute, and Portland’s bid for an equalizer comes up empty.