Portland Board Reviewed Stadium Proposal for Cassidy Point
The Portland Planning Board held a workshop to discuss a 10,000-seat stadium proposal at the Cassidy Point site.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Soccer
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The Portland Planning Board began reviewing a proposal to rezone 13 acres of Cassidy Point for a new Hearts of Pine soccer stadium. The project would replace part of an existing industrial property with a fitness club, restaurant, pavilion, and offices.
Why it matters
The soccer club contends that its current home at Fitzpatrick Stadium is no longer sufficient for its needs, while the property owner cites city-mandated coal storage bans as a reason for repurposing the industrial site.
The proposed development targets a 10,000-seat capacity on 13 acres of a larger 23-acre site. Currently, 81% of fans travel to matches by car, while the plan proposes just 200 on-site parking spaces.
The players
Portland Planning Board
This local government body is responsible for evaluating zoning changes and development proposals within the city.
Hearts of Pine
This is the professional soccer club currently seeking a new venue to replace its home at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Sprague Energy
This company owns the 23-acre Cassidy Point property currently slated for potential stadium redevelopment.
The details
The Portland Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone the site from industrial maritime use to the B-5 zone to allow for the stadium complex. The project site is currently occupied by an open-air coal pile that the city requires to be removed by 2027.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: Portland Planning Board held the first workshop.
Summer 2026: Hearts of Pine announced stadium plans.
2027: Deadline for removal of open-air coal pile.
Season Trajectory
This proposal marks a pivot for the Hearts of Pine as the club looks to modernize its infrastructure. The outcome will dictate whether the club remains at Fitzpatrick Stadium or shifts to a new facility, fundamentally altering the team's long-term stadium plan.
The plan relies on 200 parking spots for a 10,000-seat stadium, a significant shift for a fanbase where 81% currently arrive by car. Residents and fans should anticipate potential parking and traffic management requirements as the board evaluates these site specifications.
The takeaway
The transformation of Cassidy Point depends on balancing the city's move away from industrial maritime use with the logistical needs of a growing soccer fanbase. Stakeholders must weigh the proposed community amenities like fitness clubs and offices against existing site infrastructure constraints.
What happens next
The planning board will hold several additional workshops regarding the stadium proposal before the City Council makes a final decision on the rezoning request.
Further reading
Find more coverage on local teams and venue developments in Portland Soccer.
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