Portland Hearts of Pine Announce Plans To Build Soccer-Specific Stadium At Cassidy Point

Key Points:

• Hearts of Pine soccer club plans to build a 9,000- to 11,000-seat soccer-specific stadium at Cassidy Point in Portland, transforming a former coal storage site into a permanent home for both men's and women's teams and a new recreational waterfront space.
• Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with the stadium expected to open in early 2029; the project is estimated to cost over $50 million and will be mainly privately funded.
• The club has experienced strong community support, evidenced by sold-out games at Fitzpatrick Stadium, an 8,000-person season ticket waitlist for the men's team, and rapid sellout of 5,000 season ticket deposits for the upcoming women's team.
• While continuing to play at Fitzpatrick Stadium during construction, Hearts of Pine aims to preserve the unique game-day atmosphere and has invested nearly $3 million into improvements at their current home.
• The project emphasizes environmental responsibility, public access to the waterfront, and maintaining marine industrial use on part of the site, with ongoing community engagement to ensure the stadium enhances Portland’s Western Waterfront and reflects local pride.