# Hearts of Pine soccer club development and operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hearts-of-pine-soccer-club-development-and-operations > Updated: 2026-08-20T01:41:52.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Hearts of Pine soccer club announced plans to build a new stadium at Cassidy Point in Portland to serve as the home for its men’s and women’s teams. While the women’s team is expected to play its first two seasons at Fitzpatrick Stadium before moving to the new West End facility in 2029, current operations at Fitzpatrick Stadium have faced logistical challenges. During a recent game, spectators reported significant traffic gridlock near the University of Southern Maine campus. The congestion was attributed to improper parking habits, specifically drivers failing to back into spaces as intended to facilitate smoother exits after events. ## Claims - Drivers at a Portland Hearts of Pine game at Fitzpatrick Stadium failed to back into parking spots, causing traffic issues. (single source) - Parking lot congestion led to mass gridlock following the event. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Fitzpatrick Stadium parking issues cause gridlock during Portland Hearts of Pine game Improper parking habits at a Portland Hearts of Pine game at Fitzpatrick Stadium reportedly caused mass gridlock and traffic congestion following the event. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fitzpatrick-stadium-parking-issues-cause-gridlock-during-portland-hearts-of-pine-game ### 2026-08-08: Hearts of Pine announces plans for new soccer stadium in Portland The Hearts of Pine soccer club plans to build a new stadium in Portland's Cassidy Point to serve its men's and women's teams, with a target opening date in early 2029. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hearts-of-pine-announces-plans-for-new-soccer-stadium-in-portland --- Cite as: Hearts of Pine soccer club development and operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hearts-of-pine-soccer-club-development-and-operations