Three Best Quotes From Episode Four Of Up The Hearts
The latest episode looks at the first-ever league game for Hearts.
Episode four of Up The Hearts, a documentary about Portland Hearts of Pine, is available to watch for free on YouTube.
The latest installment features the team’s trip to meet the governor, their first-ever league game, and their U.S. Open Cup win over Hartford Athletic.
Here are the three best quotes from the episode.
Murphy: “I think if I had a fear for this, it’s that we top out here, right? I think there’s capacity for so much growth that we just got to keep grinding and keep doing it.”
Head coach Bobby Murphy is as honest as they come, and he shows it here.
There’s so much to celebrate about Hearts’ launch, including the sold-out atmosphere and beautiful jerseys. I’m not exaggerating when I say that I’ve seen Hearts merchandise at nearly every soccer event I’ve attended in New England.
That said, there’s work to be done.
Hearts want to represent all of Maine, not just Portland. As such, they must continue to connect with new people.
The short film "How We Get There" does a good job of outlining what the club aims to be.
All teams, regardless of their position in the pyramid, are essential in growing the game in the United States. Hearts are certainly doing their part.
Morreto: “We’ve been waiting for this longer than you’ve been with the club.”
Mario Morreto, Mitchell Ketchen, and Donald Thibodeau all have great quotes that represent the feelings of supporters as they prepared to watch Hearts play their first league game. I chose Morreto’s words here because they remind us that this community was yearning for a club.
Hearts grew organically. People asked for this team—and even loved this team—before there were players, a coach, or a name.
These fans are showing up at every game, a testament to their passion. The Dirigo Union is a massive part of the Hearts’ success. Go check out their website and podcast.
Murphy: “Life is made up of moments, yeah? You get so many moments. Tonight is another moment.”
This quote was part of Murphy’s pregame speech ahead of Hearts’ win over Hartford Athletic in the U.S. Open Cup, and it serves as a good reminder that you have to take advantage of the moments in front of you.
Every game presents numerous opportunities. For the club, it’s a chance to showcase who they are as they look to bring in new fans. For the players and coaches, it’s an opportunity to get closer to lifting a championship. For the fans, it’s a window to showcase their passion.