Rumney Marsh Academy’s new turf field open for play

Youth soccer players pumped to play on new turf

By Tara Vocino

REVERE – Children were very excited to play on the new Rumney Marsh Academy soccer turf that officially opened last Friday night.

Mayor Patrick Keefe said the city was at a crossroads on what to do with space due to continued growth. “Thanks to my School Committee and City Council colleagues as well as the Parks and Recreation Department to preserve the space and resurface the field,” Keefe said.

Keefe is looking forward to unveiling McMackin Field to play baseball, soccer and softball, as well as to the future Revere High School.

Recreation Department Director Michael Hinjosa said this is the first of many projects to come. “The amount of people I see here tonight is incredible,” Hinjosa said.

Youth soccer players were just as enthused. Lightening Team Striker Sofia Correa, 12, said the former turf was bumpy and dirty. “This field is better for us to run since it’s flat,” Sofia said.

Lightening Team Right Defender Francesca Hernandez said she likes how they painted the sidelines blue. Previously, it was just green.

Juventus Team Center Back Andrej Basta said his team’s blue uniform matches the sidelines. “I like the color coordination,” Andrej said.

Juventus Team Right Wing Alberto Caruso said he’s excited to have a newer field that isn’t 20 years old.

Revere FC Bolts Team U11 Coach Cesar Salazar said it’s a special moment. “There’s no better investment than in the children,” Salazar said. “Today is a great day for the kids of Revere, and I thank God for this moment.”

First Congregational Church UCC Reverend Timothy Bogertman prayed for the field to last many years.