Congrats to our U13s for winning the MSC kick off tournament playing in the top flight u14 division.
And another special congratulations to our U11s for winning the MSC tournament.
Met Oval is the only club to win 2 top flight divisions at this years MSC kick off.
Met Oval's U14 academy player Rasheed Martin has been called into to the U17 Jamaican Youth National Team Camp. Rasheed traveled to Jamaica this week for the five day camp which includes youth players from around the world.
" I'm happy to have the opportunity to represent Jamaica and Met Oval during my time at this national team camp. The training was tough and player pool strong which made it a great experience for me"
Rasheed is a striker for the Met Oval u14 academy team and leads the team in goals this year so far.
https://www.facebook.com/JamaicaFootballFederation/posts/1037949076268893
Met Oval U-18 Boys traveled down to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida looking to defend the Super Y League National Championship they won last season. Met Oval got off on the right foot winning their first game 5-0 against Rochester SC from Michigan. Jesus Patino opened the scoring in the third minute and that was followed by goals from Joseph Antonino, Alexis Santa, and two from Miguel Chung. In their second game Met Oval took on A3 United from Maryland and after a tough first half which ended scoreless, Alexis Santa scored on incredible volley from 30 yards to give Met Oval the lead. That was followed by goals from Joseph Antonino and Angel Serrano to seal the 3-0 win for Met Oval. Gianfranco Barone recorded his second consecutive shutout in goal. In their third game Met Oval took on a very good Ironbound side and after falling behind 1-0, Met Oval was able to tie the score through Jesus Patino. The tie was enough to allow Met Oval to finish on top of the group heading into the semifinals.
In the semifinals they faced a very tough TSF Academy team from New Jersey at IMG Stadium. Met Oval opened the scoring in the 8th minute when Alexis Santa broke through and chipped the ball over the TSF keeper. Met Oval had several chances to double their lead, but could not capitalize on their chances. They also unluckily had two goals disallowed by the referee. TSF took advantage, scoring two late goals to give them a 2-1 lead. Just when things looked over for Met Oval, forward Julian Correa got on the end of a cross and equalized for Met Oval in the final minute of stoppage time. The game moved into extra time where it remained tied 2-2 after 110 minutes and the teams went on to a penalty shootout. The teams remained tied through nine rounds of penalties and after Gianfranco Barone saved TSF's tenth shot, defender Dean Ramadan stepped up and converted for Met Oval giving the team a thrilling victory and sending them to Tuesday's championship game.
The final would be a rematch against rivals Ironbound from New Jersey. In a very physical affair, Met Oval opened the scoring in the 25th minute on a 20 yard volley from Dayo Adeosun. Met Oval was able to control possession throughout the game, creating several scoring chances. In the 75th minute Alexis Santa broke through on goal for Met Oval and gave the team a 2-0 lead with only 15 minutes to go. From there, Met Oval coasted to the finish winning their second consecutive Super Y League National Championship. Met Oval had four players selected to the finals starting 11 with Gianfranco Barone, Miguel Chung, Alexis Santa, and Jesus Patino all being selected. Gianfranco Barone also received the golden glove award as the weeks top goalkeeper giving up only three goals in five games. It was a perfect ending to a great week for Met Oval.
The Met Oval U13 team also traveled to Florida and made it to the Semifinals losing 1-0 in double overtime to the eventual champions, Chicago Inferno.
Met Oval's 2002 U13 Pre Academy team is now ranked # 7 in the nation. Coming off a recent win over Cedar Stars, the team improved to 9-1-2 for the season. Met Oval's Director of Coaching Filippo Giovagnoli commented, "I am so proud to see the kids playing high level soccer focused on ball possession, composure, defensive organization and great individual technique".
The team will have its final game of the Fall season on December 5th against local rival Albertson and then will prepare throughout the winter for its spring match ups against NY Red Bulls and the Philadelphia Union among others en route to the Pre Academy playoffs and national title run.
Metropolitan Oval Academy is a USSF Development Academy Member and houses a Youth Center of Excellence within New York City's only club owned facility soccer facility.
