Defender Alexis Elowitch waves to fans during introductions as the Maine Footy women’s soccer team, The Tide, plays its inaugural game against New England Mutiny on Sunday at Deering’s Memorial Field.
Young players join Maine Footy players on the field before the game Sunday evening.
The Maine Footy women's soccer team gathers before their first game on Sunday night. Maine Footy is a stand alone organization, which has emphasized community outreach targeted toward young female soccer players while building a roster that features several players with in-state connections.
United Women's Soccer Commissioner watches Maine Footy's first game Sunday. Ferrara is also an assistant coach and the general manager of the New England Mutiny club. Ferrara said the league provides a "pathway to a pro level."
Ball boy Zyan Anderson, 7, of Portland watches the action on Sunday.
The Maine Footy Tide players celebrate a second-half goal by Madison Michaud. Maine Footy plays in the United State's Women's Soccer league, an amateur league with 40 teams spread across the country.
Players take the field for the second half. Maine Footy tied the New England Mutiny in its first game.
Fans watch Maine Footy's first game Sunday night. Maine led until the 89th minute and ended in a 1-1 draw with the New England Mutiny, one of the UWS founding teams.
Young fans visit the food trucks during the Maine Footy game Sunday evening at Deering's Memorial Field.
The Maine Footy Tide's Madison Michaud looks to control a pass while being defended by New Englad's Rachel Marchini.
Maine Footy's Anna Hurley draws defenders while moving up the field with the ball in the second half.
Maine Footy's Anna Hurley draws defenders while attacking with the ball in the second half.
Maine Footy played its first game Sunday night at Deering High School. Maine Footy is the first UWS team in Maine and has sold over 600 season tickets.
The Maine Footy Tide's Addison Larsen groups together with teammates prior to the game.
Madison Michaud looks to control a lofted pass. Michaud, who is from Gorham and plays at Univeristy of Maine, scored early in the second half to give the Tide a 1-0 lead.
Maine Footy's Tyler Spence takes a shot.
Bob Zager of Portland holds the hand of his daughter, Sonia, 2, during Maine Footy's inaugural game Sunday evening.
Maine Footy plays its first game Sunday night at the New England Mutiny.
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