The "Just A Field" campaign began earlier this year to replace the field in honor of former Chapman teacher Steve Brand, who died of cancer in December. The $250,000 field will be named the Steve Brand Field.
The often-muddy field has been a constant source of frustration for Chapman students,who are forced to have recess inside, and the Portland Youth Soccer Association often cancels its games because of the muddy state of the field.
Several fundraisers were held for the campaign, and the field is slated to be complete in September. At the 2 p.m. ceremony Wednesday at Chapman, 1445 N.W. 26th Ave., representatives from the Portland Timbers, Adidas and the city of Portland will present a check for $40,000 toward the field.