The Mets announced that Ecuador and Greece will square off in Citi Field’s inaugural soccer friendly Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Monday at 10:00 a.m. online at 507TIXX.com and by phone at 718-507-TIXX. They can be purchased in person this Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. at the Jackie Robinson Rotunda ticket windows located at Citi Field. And anybody concerned about the weather forcing a cancelation, don’t be. This tilt will take place rain or shine, and for good reason.

The match features two national teams with a large presence in New York, as both nationalities each have over 100,000 residents in the area. Queens County has the largest population of Ecuadorians of any county in the United States, while Astoria, Queens has the largest population of Greeks outside of Greece. Considering neither team likely broke the bank in terms of appearance fees, this should be both a big crowd _ possibly a sellout _ and a moneymaker.

Ecuador is ranked No. 56 in the world and led by head coach Reinaldo Rueda and is preparing to compete in the 2011 Copa America in July. They qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup where it advanced to the Round of 16. Winger Antonio Valencias is starring for Champions League finalist Manchester United, although rosters have yet to be submitted.

Greece is ranked No. 12 in the world and is led by head coach Fernando Santos. The team is currently at the top of its group in qualifying for the 2012 European Championship which will take place next summer. Most recently, Greece qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup but was eliminated in the first round after placing third in its group.

The baseball field will be converted to a soccer field with the end lines and goals placed along the third baseline and in right field. For more information visit 507TIXX.com or call 718-507-TIXX.