Metropolitan Oval, Soccer complex in Maspeth, Queens, United States
Metropolitan Oval is a soccer complex in Maspeth, Queens covering 4.2 acres with a synthetic turf field and lighting equipment. The facility accommodates multiple matches weekly and hosts youth programs serving different age groups throughout the year.
The field was established in 1925 by German and German-Hungarian immigrants as an American soccer field following European traditions. Since its founding, the site has remained a continuous hub for the sport and community in Queens.
You hear multiple languages echo across the field during matches, including Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and English spoken by spectators and families. This place serves as a gathering point where immigrant communities and their descendants keep their soccer traditions alive.
The facility operates from March through November and is accessible to visitors and spectators on most weekdays and weekends. It is wise to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot, especially during times when multiple matches are scheduled.
The Metropolitan Oval Academy has guided over 50 young players toward Major League Soccer and international academy placements in recent years. This remarkable track record shows how the field has helped develop talent that reaches professional levels.
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