Hearts of Pine women's team

A West End soccer mom said local role models matter, quoting her niece: 'It would be more better because of the girls, and I am a girl.'

Direigo Union board member noted every men's home game sold out, deposits sold out in an hour, and $3 million is going into the stadium.

The Valentine Band's drummer promised the women's games will get the same festival atmosphere.

A newer resident and Lake Light Keepers member said women's soccer challenges inequities in Maine.