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Metropolitan Oval

Maspeth, NY

About the Club

Metropolitan Oval is a historic soccer facility and academy in New York City dedicated to youth soccer development. As a founding member of MLS NEXT, Met Oval focuses on developing elite talent through its Youth Center of Excellence, offering programs for players from U-6 to U-19. They provide specialized training, team play, camps, and clinics with a focus on technical skills and player development. Met Oval is committed to offering opportunities to youth of all backgrounds, including providing need-based financial support. Their "Professional Pathway" aims to place players in youth national teams, MLS and international academies, and collegiate programs. Met Oval has a strong track record of placing players in MLS and international academies. The facility, originally built in 1925, has been recently updated with a new synthetic field and lighting.

Age Groups

U6
U7
U8
U9
U10
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Elite Development Camp

Age Group: 8-15

Commitment: Weekly Summer Camp

Club Fee: $425 (Full Day)

Dominating your position Camp

Age Group: 8-15

Commitment: Weekly Summer Camp

Club Fee: $425 (Full Day)

Pre-season Camp

Age Group: Not specified (Ages 8-15 implied by other camps)

Commitment: Weekly Summer Camp

Club Fee: $425 (Full Day Only)

MET OVAL GOALKEEPER CAMP

Age Group: Not specified

Commitment: Weekly Summer Camp

Club Fee: $350 (Full Week)

Met Oval Academy Programs (MLS Next, National Academy League, Elite Development Program, Youth Development Program)

Age Group: U6-U19

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Partially Funded (Need-based financial support and scholarships available for approximately 20% of players)

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Metropolitan Oval Field - 60th St &, 60th Ct, Maspeth, NY 11378
Location Map

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