Hearts of Pine and One Knoxville play to 0-0 draw in Fitzpatrick Stadium return

The two teams failed to find the net in Saturday's match, splitting the points.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:08pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstracted soccer match, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes in a palette of deep blues, greens, and reds.The Hearts of Pine's hard-fought draw against One Knoxville showcases the team's growing competitiveness in their second season.Knoxville Today

In their second season, the Hearts of Pine returned to Fitzpatrick Stadium on Saturday night to face off against One Knoxville. Despite chances from both sides, the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither team able to break the deadlock.

Why it matters

The Hearts of Pine's return to their home stadium at Fitzpatrick marks an important milestone for the team as they look to build on their inaugural season. While they were unable to secure all three points, earning a draw against a tough opponent like One Knoxville is still a positive result as the Hearts continue to establish themselves in the league.

The details

The game was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to find the back of the net. In the 88th minute, Hearts of Pine's John Kamara had a free kick saved by the One Knoxville goalkeeper, while late in the game, Titus Washington took a long-range shot for the Hearts that was also comfortably handled.

  • The match took place on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • It was the Hearts of Pine's second game of the season.

The players

John Kamara

A midfielder for the Hearts of Pine who took a free kick late in the game.

Titus Washington

A player for the Hearts of Pine who had a long-range shot on goal in the closing stages of the match.

One Knoxville

The opposing team that played the Hearts of Pine to a 0-0 draw.

Hearts of Pine

The home team, playing their second season and returning to Fitzpatrick Stadium.

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What they’re saying

“We're disappointed not to get the win, but a point against a tough opponent like One Knoxville is still a good result as we continue to build momentum this season.”

— John Kamara, Hearts of Pine Midfielder

What’s next

The Hearts of Pine will look to bounce back in their next match, which is scheduled for April 19th against the visiting Raleigh Red Wolves.

The takeaway

While the Hearts of Pine were unable to secure all three points in their return to Fitzpatrick Stadium, the 0-0 draw against a tough opponent like One Knoxville demonstrates the team's continued progress and competitiveness in their second season.