JEROME, Idaho — On Friday afternoon, the Golden Eagles took the field for the first time at the new Founders Park in Jerome, marking a milestone for collegiate soccer in Southern Idaho.

After playing last year’s inaugural season at Jerome High School, the new field is a dream realized for CSI, the city of Jerome, and the Jerome Recreation District.

“It’s exciting! Who would have thought we would have a collegiate program here in Jerome, Idaho?” said Mayor David Davis.

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“This project started a couple of years ago and was initially just going to be a soccer field. Then the CSI president approached

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