Living your mainelove: Hearts of Pine's Colby Quinones' Soccer Story

In this inspiring episode, mainelove's Jeannie Assimos sits down with Colby Quinones, standout defender for the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team, to talk about passion, perseverance, and what it means to truly live your mainelove.Colby opens up about his journey from a nervous kid holding his mom’s hand at his first soccer practice to playing in front of 7,000 cheering fans in Portland. He shares how moving from Colorado to New Hampshire shaped his competitive spirit, how his father’s influence as a coach fueled his growth, and how joining the Revolution Academy at 13 gave him a glimpse of the professional world that would become his reality.Listeners will love Colby’s down-to-earth honesty about what drives him, not just talent, but an unrelenting work ethic and the desire to outdo even his dad, a former semi-pro player. He talks about the close-knit brotherhood of Hearts of Pine, the electric energy of home games, and the pride he feels representing Maine, the state where he was born.Colby also shares advice for aspiring athletes: stay honest with yourself about your goals, embrace the grind, and never lose sight of the joy in the game. His perspective on failure is refreshingly humble,  seeing mistakes not as setbacks but as opportunities to grow both on and off the field.From favorite pre-game meals (egg sandwiches on a bagel) to cheat-day cookie dough binges and choosing Messi over Ronaldo, this episode is full of fun moments, heartfelt reflections, and genuine Maine spirit.