Maine Wildness is the name of the state’s new women’s soccer team

We need to identify underlying facts: who, what, when, where, why, direct quotes. From source: - The crest of Maine Wildness women's soccer team revealed Thursday in Portland. The team will play in Portland and is a member of USL W League. - The name was announced and got ovation. - Maine Wildness is new amateur women's soccer club, sister team to Portland Hearts of Pine. - Crowd of 500 supporters at Madrid’s in Portland for Thursday’s name and brand reveal. - Name and logo result of months of planning and community outreach by organization, known for Hearts of Pine branding. - Town hall-style meetings and online forum with USWNT legends, including Michelle Akers, who is founding adviser. - Hannah Sirois, vice president for fan experience, said Wildness name was first isolated when staff huddled around campfire riffing on wilderness themes. Quote: “It’s about being your unapologetic self.” - Catherine Culley, founding co-owner, had tears when name revealed. Quote: “I think women need this right now as a positive environment that welcomes women for everything they are… It’s something I feel the community needed right now. And I think it is important for young girls to see a path forward and it’s equal to the men. Not the same as the men.” - Prior to reveal, audience heard about going over 300 names and shaping asymmetrical crest logo paying homage to Maine wilderness with Katahdin, flowing waters, wildflowers. - Qualities of “Wildness” as relates to Maine women: five themes: resilience, community, work ethic, leadership, grounded. Connect physical characteristics of Maine and trailblazing spirit. - Justine Satterthwaite said name encapsulates everything a Maine woman is. - Logo incorporates Hearts of Pine’s Dirigo Heart image and blue-green colors, designed by Portland artist Pame Chévez. Crest emphasizes natural beauty with Katahdin, waters, wild lupines, thistle, sea rose, fern. - Gabe Hoffman-Johnson, founder and chief community officer, said they asked people across Maine what they wanted; Wildness came from listening, capturing spirit. - After reveal, half attendees went to lobby to buy merch. Items now available online and at Club Shop at 127 Marginal Way. - Team will consist mostly of college-age players, pre-professional, retain eligibility. Games May-June, compete in USLW Northeast Division. - Club ld "Crest of the Maine Wildness women's soccer team is revealed on Thursday in Portland. The team will play in Portland and is a member of the USL W League."