On a sunny Saturday in East Salem, families gathered for something simple, but meaningful: the opening of a new field built for young people who do not always have easy access to spaces like it.
About 200 community members came to the East Salem Community Center on March 14 for the ribbon cutting of Final Pass Field, a new 9v9 grass soccer field at 1850 45th Ave. NE. There were games, food, raffle prizes and a crowd ready to celebrate a project years in the making.
For the Capital Futbol Club, the field is not just another place to practice. It is intended to serve children and families in East Salem through programs designed to reduce barriers to participation and create more consistent access to youth sports…