Hearts of Pine Announce Plan to Build New Stadium in Portland’s West End
The privately funded project would seat 9,000 to 11,000 fans and replace Fitzpatrick Stadium as the club’s home.
- On Tuesday, the Portland Hearts of Pine announced plans to build a 9,000-11,000 seat stadium at Cassidy Point, with the $50 million project targeted to open in 2029.
- The club outgrew Fitzpatrick Stadium, which sold out every game since the 2025 debut, creating a 7,700-person season ticket waitlist. Founder Gabe Hoffman-Johnson said staying downtown is "massive" for growth.
- President Kevin Schohl called the site Portland's "front porch," noting the project replaces a coal storage operation. The venue will also host the organization's women's team, launching in May 2027.
- Hearts of Pine senior manager of communications Lisa Frates said the club will spend coming months gathering public feedback and conducting environmental reviews. Construction is planned for 2027 pending city approvals.
- Hoffman-Johnson emphasized preserving the "magic" of Fitzpatrick Stadium's atmosphere while designing the new space. The Cassidy Point venue aims to elevate the fan experience while maintaining what made the current home beloved.
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‘A big step’: Portland Hearts of Pine soccer club announces plans to build stadium on city’s waterfront
“It’s a little humbling, just how far we’ve come in such a short period of time.” The post ‘A big step’: Portland Hearts of Pine soccer club announces plans to build stadium on city’s waterfront appeared first on Boston.com.
‘A big step’: Portland Hearts of Pine soccer club announces plans to build stadium on city’s waterfront - The Boston Globe
The USL League One team launched just 18 months ago, but has seen such interest that it is embarking on a 9,000 to 11,000 seat venue at Cassidy Point.
Portland Hearts of Pine propose $50 million waterfront soccer stadium at Cassidy Point
Portland Hearts of Pine has announced plans to build a $50 million soccer stadium at Cassidy Point, potentially transforming a waterfront coal storage site into a permanent home for the club’s men’s and women’s teams.
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Hearts of Pine announce plan to build new stadium in Portland’s West End
The Maine pro soccer team's new goal is to move from Fitzpatrick Stadium to a new home at Cassidy Point, which will seat up to 11,000 people and cost around $50 million.
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