Charlotte Independence vs Portland Hearts of Pine: 3–2
Charlotte Independence beat Portland Hearts of Pine 3–2 in the USL League One on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews, Matthews, North Carolina, USA.
- Competition: USL League One (2026 USL League One, Regular Season)
- Kick-off: Wed, 2 Sept 2026, 23:30 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Mecklenburg County Sportsplex at Matthews, Matthews, North Carolina, USA
- Teams: Charlotte Independence (home), Portland Hearts of Pine (away)
Goals
- 20' — Jon Bakero (Charlotte Independence)
- 59' — Matteo Kidd (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 65' — Michel Poon-Angeron (Portland Hearts of Pine)
- 90'+6' — Stefano Pinho (Charlotte Independence)
- 90'+8' — Stefano Pinho (Charlotte Independence)
Match statistics
| Statistic | Charlotte Independence | Portland Hearts of Pine |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Shots | 18 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 5 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Fouls | 14 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
Starting line-ups
Charlotte Independence (4-2-3-1): Matt Levy (G), Kevin Riascos (CD-L), Séga Coulibaly (CD-R), Joseph Skinner (LB), Clay Dimick (RB), Enzo Martinez (AM), Reudd Manin (LM), Jefferson Amaya (RM), Souaibou Marou (F), Viggo Ortiz (AM-L), Jon Bakero (AM-R).
Portland Hearts of Pine (4-4-2): Hunter Morse (G), Brecc Evans (CD-L), Serigne Faye (CD-R), Eiji Hata (LB), Mohamed (RB), Diego Letayf Escutia (CM-L), Michel Poon-Angeron (CM-R), Matteo Kidd (LM), Lagos Kunga (RM), Tyler Huck (CF-L), Diego Gonzalez (CF-R).