Tensions Rise Over Plan To Share Marin City's Only Soccer Field With Mill Valley Club

CBS Bay Area

October 10, 2025

There's a battle over soccer in Marin City but it is going on off the pitch. Thursday night, families spoke out against a plan to share the field in Marin City, in return for a donation to help restore it. Families say they're giving away the only field they have in their neighborhood, while the city says it needs the money.

It was an emotional night for many of the Marin City families at the school district meeting. A community that has historically been underserved is now fighting to save Phillips Field.

"When anything of value comes up, whether it's land or resources and money, Marin City just doesn't get what they deserve," said resident Rebekah Helzel.

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