I think in general most big cities will have some standout. If you are talking about individual player New York has always delivered some quality players. Though when you speak about teams as a whole DC metro and NY area has some strongest team in the country/
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps...r25.htm?csp=34 This link will show you half of the top 25 teams are Ny metro and Dc metro. Number speak for themselves.