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Hearts of Pine Secure USL W League Franchise for Maine

The move will create summer development pathways for college players pending Portland City Council approval of a stadium lease amendment.

Overview

  • The club announced Thursday that it has been granted a USL W League franchise and plans to begin play in May 2027.
  • The new team is expected to play roughly six home games in the W League’s May–July season while preserving NCAA eligibility for college players.
  • The launch depends on Portland City Council approval of an amendment to the Hearts of Pine lease that would allow use of Fitzpatrick Stadium.
  • Season-ticket deposits will go on sale June 11 at 12 p.m. at tickets.uslwmaine.com as the club moves ahead with early commercial plans.
  • The team will join the W League’s Northeast Division alongside AC Connecticut, Hartford Athletic, Hudson Valley Crusaders, Vermont Green FC, and New England Mutiny and builds on strong local support for the men’s side, which regularly draws large crowds.