Wanderers book friendly with new-minted USL side Portland Hearts of Pine

The Halifax Wanderers have booked an international friendly with USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine.

The Wanderers, who currently sit fourth on the Canadian Premier League (CPL) table, will travel to Maine in August with a mixture of first-team and U-21 players.

"We're excited to begin a friendly rivalry with Portland Hearts of Pine, who are geographically the closest professional team to us here in Atlantic Canada," Wanderers president and founder Derek Martin said.

"We are two clubs with a passion for making our community stronger through the power of sport, and we look forward to playing the first of what we hope is many exciting matches over the coming years as we look to grow the beautiful game."

Portland is in its first season as a professional club and is competing in the 14-club USL League One.

The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6.

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