Gabe Hoffman-Johnson

Sports business

Portland Hearts of Pine seek input on planned women’s soccer team

Fans, business and grassroots soccer leaders across the state are invited to share their views on establishing a pre-professional women's team at three town halls scheduled for March.
Economic development

Portland mayor pushes for faster housing starts

In his latest state of the city address, Mayor Mark Dion urged officials to cut delays between housing project approvals and shovels going into the ground.
Mergers and acquisitions

From ice rink to soccer pitch: Maine Mariners owner Dexter Paine adds to Portland sports holdings

Kevin Schohl, president of the Hearts of Pine, told Mainebiz that Dexter and Susan Paine have been fans and season ticket holders from Day One.
Tourism & Recreation

Portland Hearts of Pine pro soccer team names coach with major league experience

Bobby Murphy, who has an extensive background in coaching and player development, will serve as the team's inaugural head coach and sporting director.
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Retail & Food Service

Allagash Brewing teams up with Portland Hearts of Pine soccer squad

In partnership with the new pro soccer team, Maine's largest brewer will concoct a special beer to be sold at Portland's Fitzpatrick Stadium during matches.
Government & Politics

Portland pro soccer team kicks off partnership with Maine Office of Tourism

The multiyear collaboration aims to attract more fans to soccer and to Maine, via community events and high-visibility marketing.
Marketing & Media

Portland pro soccer team unveils name and branding, starts selling merch

The Portland Hearts of Pine will hold tryouts this fall and hold its first tame at Fitzpatrick Stadium in spring 2025.
Tourism & Recreation

Former DraftKings executive to lead new Portland pro soccer team

The team, which is about to announce its name and logo, is gearing its business capabilities with the hire of Kevin Schohl, who also helped launch a pro team in Atlanta.
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Awards

Year in review: 10 Maine sports headlines in 2023

From baseball to pickleball, 2023 has been a busy year for the business of sports. Here are 10 headlines that grabbed readers' attention this year.
Health care

‘Friends, Family and Fools’: Notable quotables from 2023 ‘On the Record’ interviews

These words of wisdom, from movers and shakers we interviewed in 2023, span topics from startup financing to business leadership.
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