Charlotte Independence 3-2 Portland Hearts of Pine
Updated
Charlotte Independence won: Charlotte Independence 3-2 Portland Hearts of Pine in the USA, USL League One - Regular Season (Round 27) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews, Matthews, North Carolina. Charlotte Independence goals: Jon Bakero 20', Stéfano 90'+6, Stéfano 90'+8. Portland Hearts of Pine goals: Matteo Kidd 59', Michel Poon-Angeron 65'. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: Stéfano (8.7).
Match report
Charlotte Independence beat Portland Hearts of Pine 3-2
Charlotte Independence came from behind to beat Portland Hearts of Pine 3-2 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews on Wednesday 2 September in the USA, USL League One - Regular Season.
Jon Bakero put Charlotte Independence ahead on 20' (1-0), Matteo Kidd levelled for Portland Hearts of Pine on 59' (1-1), Michel Poon-Angeron restored Portland Hearts of Pine's lead on 65' (1-2), Stéfano levelled for Charlotte Independence on 90+6' (2-2) and added another on 90+8' (3-2).
Stéfano's 90+8' strike proved decisive.
Charlotte Independence had 55% of the ball, shots were 17-9 (9-4 on target).
Stéfano (Charlotte Independence) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 455. Referee: Stephen Foster.
Match stats
| Charlotte Independence | Portland Hearts of Pine | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Total shots | 17 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 13 |
| Big chances | 6 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 352 (83%) | 290 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total shots | 17 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 5 |
| Shots outside box | 3 | 4 |
Lineups
Charlotte Independence (4-2-3-1): Matt Levy, Clay Dimick, Séga Coulibaly, Kevin Riascos, Joey Skinner, Jefferson Amaya, Reudd Manin, Jon Bakero, Enzo Martínez, Viggo Ortiz, Souaibou Marou
Portland Hearts of Pine (4-4-2): Hunter Morse, Mohamed Mohamed, Serigne Faye, Brecc Evans, Eiji Hata, Lagos Kunga, Michel Poon-Angeron, Diego Letayf, Matteo Kidd, Diego Gonzalez, Tyler Huck
Key events
- 15' · Yellow card · Reudd Manin (Charlotte Independence)
- 20' · Goal · Jon Bakero (Charlotte Independence)
- 35' · Yellow card · Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence)
- 37' · Yellow card · Diego Letayf (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 58' · Substitution · Ollie Wright for Lagos Kunga (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 58' · Substitution · Aboubacar Camara for Tyler Huck (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 59' · Goal · Matteo Kidd (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 65' · Substitution · Stéfano for Enzo Martínez (Charlotte Independence)
- 65' · Goal · Michel Poon-Angeron (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 66' · Substitution · Javen Romero for Kevin Riascos (Charlotte Independence)
- 66' · Substitution · Christy Manzinga for Viggo Ortiz (Charlotte Independence)
- 66' · Substitution · Mikey Lopez for Mohamed Mohamed (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 77' · Substitution · Jeando Pourrat Fuchs for Jefferson Amaya (Charlotte Independence)
- 80' · Yellow card · Michel Poon-Angeron (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 82' · Substitution · Diogo Barbosa for Michel Poon-Angeron (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 90' · Substitution · Fabrice Ngah for Joey Skinner (Charlotte Independence)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Stéfano (Charlotte Independence)
- 90'+8 · Goal · Stéfano (Charlotte Independence)
All-time head-to-head
Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine?
Charlotte Independence won, 3-2 (USA, USL League One - Regular Season) on Wed, 2 Sept 2026.
When and where is Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine?
Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 23:30 UTC at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews, Matthews, North Carolina, USA, USL League One - Regular Season.