Caleb and Samantha Ginsberg, a husband‑wife duo from Portsmouth, have turned their love of the beautiful game into a concrete plan to plant a professional soccer franchise in New Hampshire.
Their journey began with a series of World Cup watch parties that turned into community gatherings, drawing together longtime fans and newcomers alike. The couple cites the Portland Hearts of Pine as a model, admiring how the Maine side has woven local identity into every matchday.
A Vision Rooted in Community
Guided by four clear objectives — launching men’s and women’s teams, crafting a distinctive home atmosphere, fostering an inclusive culture, and making the state proud — the New Hampshire Soccer Project is methodically laying the groundwork for a club that feels like a hometown institution.
To bring that vision to life, the Ginsbergs have partnered with local filmmakers and creatives, documenting the sport’s reach across the state while reaching out to existing clubs such as Seacoast United and Manchester’s Beech Street FC.
The first annual N.H. Street Classic is slated to debut in collaboration with Concord’s Samba X, promising youth and adult tournaments, live music, and food trucks, turning a soccer weekend into a broader cultural celebration.