From the Forest, To the Tide: First Hearts 2026 Signing - Brecc Evans!

Shawn, Rob, and Chaz react to Portland Hearts of Pine’s newest center back, Brecc Evans. One of the best—if not the best—left center backs in the league is coming to Portland. What does that mean for co–Rookie of the Year and fellow left center back Kemali Green? The guys dive into what Evans brings to the table and what Green can learn from him.

How does the signing of Brecc Evans shape Head Coach Bobby Murphy’s approach to building out his center backs? We share theories and strategies, and take a few shots at possible signings—both local and international—for the Hearts of Pine’s back line.

With two wing backs already on the roster, the crew also floats a few new names, along with one familiar face, to provide depth behind Nathan Messer and Jaden Jones-Riley.

Before wrapping up, we throw out a few more names to potentially accompany the Hearts of Pine’s lone striker and co–Rookie of the Year, Titus Washington.

Are some of these players on Head Coach Bobby Murphy’s shopping list for 2026? Take a listen, form your opinion, and drop your own player suggestions in the comments.

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