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Where Legends Played and Dreams Are Made | New York City News
Step into the hallowed turf of Metropolitan Oval in Maspeth, Queens—the oldest active soccer field in the U.S., opened in 1925 and still buzzing with legacy and grit. Home to the Metropolitan Oval Academy, it’s where teens like 15-year-old Yuva Narayan and 12-year-old Elijah Duah train under the skyline, fueled by the ghosts of Pele and Carlos Alberto—and the present-day stars like Tim Weah and Gio Reyna. From dirt fields of the ’60s to modern drills, this historic gem, saved from development in 1999, remains a sacred ground where dreams are forged, memories are made, and the roar of the game…
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