 A football department was formed in 1920 and became independent in 1923.Following World War II all organizations across the country, including sports and football associations, were ordered disbanded by occupying Allied authorities.The team was re-established 12 May 1946 as Spielvereinigung Mettlach out of the former memberships of several local clubs and resumed its traditional identity as Sportverein 1920 Mettlach in 1950.