
Rob Chappell from Talkin' Flock, the first ever guest of the DU Crossover, is back again talking with Shawn Fecteau about their matchup on October 4th at Fitzpatrick Stadium at 5pm edt. Rob and Shawn reminisce about their last matchup on May 24th, when the Hearts of Pine visited the Mingos at Breese Stevens Field.Rob brings us up to speed on the season for the Mingos since the last time we saw them. The players that have been signed, the draws that have been recorded, and the defensive style of play and passing that Forward Madison is known for. Shawn talks about the 1-0 loss to Union Omaha on the day of recording, and the absence of Hearts Head Coach Bobby Murphy on the day due to illness. Is there a flu running through the Hearts locker room a month before the playoffs, or is it just a massive rotation mid week to try and breathe some life into those legs for the matchup against Forward Madison?Rob asks Shawn about the Hearts season so far this year, and Shawn talks about the hard work, good people, luck, and humility that has gone into this season for both the Hearts of Pine and the Dirigo Union. A Dirigo Union supporters group that now has over 800 paying members in their first year. Rob shares about the women's team that will be playing in 2026, and Shawn shares that Hearts of Pine owner Gabe Hoffman-Johnson shared that a women's team is also a plan for Portland one day. The guys roll into the match-up starting 11, score predictions, and what each team is trying to get out of this matchup.