Hearts of Pine Propose 10,000-Seat Stadium
The proposed stadium at Cassidy Point would require rezoning part of the site, which has long been used to store coal.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Soccer
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Portland Hearts of Pine has proposed a stadium seating roughly 10,000 at Cassidy Point, and the city is considering rezoning part of the site to allow it. The project is moving through the city's planning process.
Why it matters
The proposal would convert a longtime coal storage site in Portland into a sports venue and would remove the existing coal storage operation. Approval depends on the city's rezoning decision.
The proposed stadium seats roughly 10,000 and sits on Cassidy Point, which is currently closed to the public. The 600-foot pier is excluded from the stadium footprint and would remain zoned for marine uses, and the final design and approval timeline remain unresolved.
The players
Portland Hearts of Pine
Portland Hearts of Pine is the organization that has proposed the roughly 10,000-seat stadium at Cassidy Point.
The details
Cassidy Point has long been used to store coal and is currently closed to the public. The project includes rezoning part of the area, while the 600-foot pier would stay zoned for marine uses; state funding has previously been invested into the site.
Timeline
A planning board hearing on the proposed stadium is set for December.
Portland City Council will hold the final vote on the project's approval after the planning board stage.
Roadmap
The proposal would turn a site used for coal storage into a venue for professional soccer, marking a shift from its industrial past. Its progress depends on the city's rezoning decision and the planning board and City Council votes that follow.
Residents near Cassidy Point would see the coal storage operation replaced if the rezoning is approved. Fans would gain a proposed 10,000-seat venue, though construction and opening timelines are not yet set.
The takeaway
Watch the December planning board hearing, since its outcome will shape whether the rezoning and stadium move forward to City Council.
What happens next
A planning board hearing on the stadium is set for December, followed by a final vote from Portland City Council on the project's approval.
Further reading
Follow more local coverage in Portland Soccer as the planning process moves forward.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMTW.
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