Time: 2024-08-01
An hour before Sophia Smith scored the U.S. Womens National Teams opening goal against Germany in the Paris Olympics , 10 - year - old Madelyn Snyder of Portland sunk a penalty shot on Kennedy Field , proudly wearing the star players jersey . Snyder said she s been playing soccer for about five years , but she fell in love with the sport when she watched last years World Cup . Standing on the Kennedy Park green , minutes before Olympic kickoff , Snyder rattled off the players shed be watching closest at the afternoons game.
Snyder mentioned Sophia Smith , Trinity Rodman , and Mallory Swanson as the players she would be keeping an eye on . The U.S. Womens National Team secured a victory against Germany at the Paris Games , drawing applause from more than 100 soccer fans who gathered at Rising Tide Brewings taproom and patio . The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and celebration as the team clinched their second win in the Olympics.
The watch party , hosted by Hearts of Pine , showcased the excitement for the upcoming soccer season while bringing together the growing soccer community in Portland . Gabe Hoffman - Johnson , the teams founder , emphasized the importance of community building through the game of soccer . The rising interest in soccer across Maine and the country has been fueled by the success of the womens national team in recent World Cups.
At halftime , as the U.S. held a 3 - 1 lead , fans at Rising Tide enjoyed food and drinks while sharing stories and capturing moments with selfies . The crowd , adorned in Team USA jerseys and Hearts of Pine T - shirts , reflected the growing support for soccer in the region . Erica Morgenstein , a Portland native , highlighted the increasing interest in soccer within the community , especially in supporting womens teams.
Vanessa OMara , a recent South Portland resident , expressed her surprise at the vibrant soccer culture in town and the strong support for womens soccer . The turnout at the event exemplified the excitement surrounding soccers growth in Maine . Hearts of Pine founder Hoffman - Johnson was pleased with the enthusiastic response from fans who gathered to support the U.S. Womens National Team , emphasizing the importance of uplifting the team through such events .
Hearts of Pine , Portlands new professional soccer team , hosted an event at Rising Tide Brewery downtown to cheer the US Womens National Soccer Team Sunday . More than 100 fans gathered for the event to root for Team USA and watch them win their matchup against Germany . The event started at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon , and fans were encouraged to enjoy food and drinks . " With the Olympics , any excuse to get together , drink a couple beers , talk soccer in Portland in Maine and watch soccer , you know , we want to be out there doing it , " Hearts of Pine founder Gabe Hoffman - Johnson said.
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