BIOGRAPHY
Norwegian forward Noah Kvifte has joined Portland Hearts of Pine after leaving Asker SK in Norway’s second division.
Kvifte’s passion for soccer began as soon as he could walk — his father would toss the ball to his feet, igniting a lifelong love for the game. Soccer has always been more than just a sport for him; it’s been the driving force behind everything he does.
From 2021 to 2022, Kvifte played for St. Leo University in Florida, where he scored seven goals and had 29 appearances. He earned a spot on the Sunshine State Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll both years and was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team following his sophomore season.
His journey to Maine took him through Florida Atlantic University (FAU), where as a senior he led the American Athletic Conference in scoring with eight goals and two assists. That season, Kvifte earned a place on the Academic All-America (AAC) Second Team—becoming only the sixth athlete in FAU history to do so—while also completing a master’s degree in business analytics. He was selected to the AAC Preseason All-Conference Team, and received the AAC Player of the Week award. One standout moment came in the 2023 AAC playoffs when he scored a last-second game-winner against Florida International University (FIU), propelling FAU to the semifinals with just two seconds remaining.
Reflecting on his move to Hearts of Pine, Kvifte shared:
“What drew me to Hearts of Pine was the club’s vision and the way they’re building something special from the ground up. In a short time, they’ve become a club deeply rooted in culture and community, and I’m proud to represent something truly meaningful. Their style of play suits me well, creating plenty of chances, and I’m ready to help convert those into goals.”
Coach Bobby Murphy expressed his excitement about adding Kvifte to the squad:
“We’ve had our eye on Noah since early in the year. His profile fits exactly who we are, and we’re eager to get him integrated into the team.”
Kvifte’s final thoughts on his move to Hearts: “I’m proud to be part of a club that’s driven by purpose and built for Maine. I’m all in.”