Portland Hearts of Pine recorded only six clean sheets during the 2025 regular season and conceded first in 15 games.
Statistics like this led to the backline being revamped.
Kemali Green, last year’s Co-Rookie of the Year, Mo Mohamed, and Jaden Jones-Riley are the three returners.
“The guys that were here last year were great servants, but I think we leaked too many goals,” Murphy said. “So we really wanted to toughen up, especially at center back. I think we have four really good center backs right now. We've got depth at fullback now.”
