Portland Hearts of Pine vs New York Cosmos: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Portland Hearts of Pine prepare to host New York Cosmos on May 2, 2026, with kick-off at 23:00, this USA: USL League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Portland Hearts of Pine, currently 11th in the standings with 6 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 2 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

New York Cosmos, sitting 8th with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Portland Hearts of Pine and New York Cosmos have favored Portland Hearts of Pine, with New York Cosmos claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Naples, Portland Hearts of Pine recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

New York Cosmos's last outing came against Forward Madison, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Portland Hearts of Pine are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portland Hearts of Pine and New York Cosmos are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Portland Hearts of Pine's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. New York Cosmos's games average 3.9 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 71% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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