Living Your mainelove: Hearts of Pine Ollie Wright on The Power of Self-Belief

Ollie Wright, attacking midfielder for Portland Hearts of Pine, joins Jeannie on the Living Your mainelove podcast for a fun and candid conversation about soccer, music, and life growing up in the UK. The episode kicks off with a rapid-fire round covering everything from Messi vs. Ronaldo to lobster rolls vs. traditional English fish and chips, revealing Ollie’s personality and sense of humor. From there, Ollie shares how soccer became a lifelong passion, growing up immersed in the sport with a father who played and coached. The conversation highlights his journey from kicking a ball around as a kid in England to becoming a standout player in the U.S., while also touching on cultural differences, favorite music discoveries, and the lighter side of life as a professional athlete.