Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Before Maine Wildness had a name, it was an inspiration

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The soon-to-play women's soccer team drew hundreds of fans to an event to unveil its name and crest.

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Portland Press Herald
Maine Wildness is the name of the state’s new women’s soccer team (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Oct 15, 2026
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The name and logo for the amateur team founded by the Hearts of Pine franchise were revealed Thursday.
The Boston Globe
Meet New England’s newest women’s soccer team: the Maine Wildness (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 15, 2026
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The USL W League club will launch in May. It will play alongside the successful Portland Hearts of Pine, which regularly sells out home games.
Portland Press Herald
Before Maine Wildness had a name, it was an inspiration (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Oct 16, 2026
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The soon-to-play women's soccer team drew hundreds of fans to an event to unveil its name and crest.