Co-Chair

Donald Thibodeau

When I heard the news of Portland getting a new professional soccer team, joining the Dirigo Union became an no-brainer decision for me. I am thrilled to embark on this journey of establishing a vibrant and inclusive supporters club. Together, we will cultivate an atmosphere of camaraderie and passion, making match days unforgettable experiences for fans and players alike. I am committed to fostering a community where every supporter feels valued and connected to the team. If you share my excitement and vision, I invite you to join us!

Co-Chair

Mitchell Ketchen

I joined the Dirigo Union to help bring soccer culture to Maine. Being a fan of a club thousands of miles away is hard, now we get to support a professional club right at home.

Secretary

Santiago Tijerina

Santiago Tijerina is affiliated with the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. He is a recent graduate from the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies, where he produced a documentary short film titled, "Courts of Belonging," which captures the diverse community of Kennedy Park’s street soccer courts. With his invaluable connection to Portland's immigrant community, Tijerina will be leading community engagement events with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, while also seeking to amplify the mission of Dirigo Union at large. Tijerina has been a Chelsea FC fan since their unforgettable Champions League run in 2012.

Treasurer

Josh Ricker

Josh is a proud member of the Union and has been helping build Maine's soccer community organically through his Maine Stand podcast. Though he is an Aroostook County native, Josh has lived in Southern Maine for six of the last eight years, slowly watching the idea of a professional soccer team turn from dream into reality. With a background in marketing and content, he contributes to our social media channels and helps lead the Match Day Experience Committee. In his spare time, he can found at the Portland Zoo watching his beloved Liverpool. 

Board Member & Co-Founder

Colin Durrant

Colin is a co-founder of Dirigo Union and a life-long soccer fan whose favorite teams are the U.S. Women's National Team and Liverpool. He's most excited about building a supporters group community that reflects the future of Maine and welcomes everyone while bringing an energetic, enthusiastic, and fun atmosphere from before kick-off to after the game ends. 

Board Member

Molly Wolkin

I grew up playing soccer and have missed the soccer community I had in my youth. When I heard that a soccer team was coming to Portland, I knew that I wanted to be involved. I’m excited to be a member of Dirigo Union and help support in any way I can. I can’t wait to build the Portland soccer experience from the ground up with everyone!

Up the Hearts!

Board Member

Kris Rodgers

Like many I grew up playing soccer, am an avid fan, and always wished Portland had a professional team so I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be a part of the DU.

Board Member

Sebastian Pettitt

Like most people growing up in rural Maine, Sebastian fell in love with the sport of soccer learning the game on gravel driveways & too-tall grass fields. Childhood dreams that one day his home would have a club like the ones on television became real, and now Sebastian has joined the union with the goal of growing the Union and the great community that has been forged. With a focus in media, Sebastian looks forward to lending a helping hand to any and all Union members and committees. Away from the Union, Sebastian is an avid gamer, occasionally streaming on Twitch, a league bowler/team co-owner in Bowl Portland, and has been the play-by-play voice of 13 different Southern Maine Huskies sports for programs (including Men's & Women's soccer) for over eight years.

Board Member

Allison Johnston

I joined a soccer team when I was 5 years old. I quit a few weeks later after *that* Full House episode (iykyk). 25 years later, the sport’s barrier-breaking athletes and community-minded fans drew me back in when I really needed it. I joined Dirigo Union because I think there’s something special about a sport that doesn’t ask questions about why you left or about why you’re showing up—and I want to be a part of creating that welcoming community right here in our equally special home of Maine.

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My personal work intersects sports and arts and I have a particular passion for sports-based youth development. Locally you can find me coaching recreational and competitive figure skaters, teaching and supporting theatre, dabbling in film production, & instigating social change through sports.

Board Member

Justine Satterthwaite

To me, one of the best things about soccer is the community that comes with the game. From the players on the pitch, to the supporters in the stands, you really find the family you didn’t know you were missing. There is nothing quite like it. I am so excited to be part of Dirigo Union and look forward to growing our community even more and sharing that energy with you all.