Yes, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget maintains a list of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the United States. They are geographical regions with high population density and economic ties. Each MSA typically includes a core city and its surrounding suburbs.

Nancy McGuckin has written:

'Journey-to-work trends in the United States and its major metropolitan areas, 1960-2000' -- subject(s): Commuting, Local transit, Metropolitan areas, States, Statistics, Urban transportation

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area in Texas is considered one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. It has experienced significant population and economic growth in recent years, attracting people and businesses from across the country.

James Knox Spore has written:

'Metropolitan open space' -- subject(s): United States, City planning, Greenbelts, Metropolitan areas

There are plenty of sports popular in metropolitan areas, and they vary in popularity by region. In the United States, the NBA (basketball), NFL (American football), and MLB (baseball) are popular throughout the states. In the northern states, many people take great interest in the NHL (hockey) as well.