A New Era for Portland Soccer
Portland Hearts of Pine, the city’s beloved soccer club, is set to replace its long‑used Fitzpatrick Stadium with a purpose‑built venue at Cassidy Point, a waterfront site that has long been off‑limits to the public.
The proposed stadium will accommodate between 9,000 and 11,000 spectators, turning an erstwhile industrial coal storage area into a permanent home for both the men’s and women’s teams, while also providing a new recreational space for the community.
Transforming an Industrial Past into a Public Future
Construction is slated to break ground in 2027, with an ambitious target opening in early 2029, a timeline that reflects the club’s confidence in both financing and community support.
The project, estimated to cost more than $50 million, will be funded almost entirely through private investment, underscoring a bold commitment to the club’s future without relying on public subsidies.
Community Momentum and Private Investment
Gabe Hoffman‑Johnson, the club’s founder, highlighted the surge in popularity that has seen home games at Fitzpatrick Stadium sell out and an eight‑thousand‑person waitlist for men’s season tickets, as well as five thousand deposits for women’s tickets.
Club president Kevin Schohl, who has overseen a $3 million upgrade to Fitzpatrick Stadium, emphasized the historic significance of the venue while noting that the team will continue to play there throughout the construction phase at Cassidy Point.
The design includes a 600‑foot pier zoned for marine industrial use, offering panoramic views from air, land and sea, and a public riverfront corridor that will finally open historically restricted sections of the waterfront to residents and visitors.
Beyond soccer, the development aims to embody Portland’s ethos of sustainable growth, creating a year‑round destination that blends sport, recreation and environmental stewardship.
Community Vision and Environmental Commitment
City officials and environmental advocates have praised the project for its potential to revitalize an underused industrial zone while providing green public space, positioning the stadium as a model for future waterfront redevelopments across the region.