Major League Futsal
 | This article's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information. (December 2020) |
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| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Confederation | North American Futsal Federation |
| Level on pyramid | D1, D2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | MLF Champions Cup |
| Current champions | Fuerza Deportiva (2018) |
| Website | www |
Major League Futsal USA is a professional futsal league in the United States. Founded in 2012 by Rosario Lopez on the principles of an open league model that will feature promotion and relegation. The league is under the authority of the North American Futsal Federation sanctioned by the World Futsal Federation WFF and adheres to FIFA laws of the game.
History[]
MLF has two divisions (Pro and Premier) for both men and women. While 35 men's teams and 9 women's teams are listed by the company, 14 of these men's teams and 7 of these women's teams did not play in the 2017 season.[1][2]
The first exhibition season was played in 2015. A full season was contested in 2016 with a national tournament to conclude the season in August. Safira FC defeated KnowEns Futsal 5-1 in the final to claim the first league title. Season two saw Detroit-based Waza Flo defeat Portland United in the championship.
Teams[]
| Team | Location | Metropolitan Area |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Professional Teams | ||
| Arizona Mojo F.C. | Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| BNC Futsal Club | Bethesda, Maryland | Washington, D.C. |
| Cleveland Xtreme | Cleveland, Ohio | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Columbus Futsal | Upper Arlington, Ohio | Columbus, Ohio |
| Dodge City Torros F.C. | Dodge City, Kansas | Dodge City, Kansas |
| Fuerza Deportiva F.C. Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Inter Arizona F.C. | Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| New Mexico Rhinos F.C. | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Philadelphia Lions F.C. | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Phoenix Brazas | Tempe, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Phoenix Falcons USA | Avondale, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Saint George F.C. Connecticut | Bloomfield, Connecticut | Hartford, Connecticut |
| Tucson Amigos F.C. | Tucson, Arizona | Tucson, Arizona |
| Tyler City Futsal | Tyler, Texas | Tyler, Texas |
| Waza Flo | Novi, Michigan | Detroit, Michigan |
Champions[]
| This section needs to be updated. (November 2019) |
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Safira FC | KnowEns Futsal | 5-1[3] |
| 2017 | Waza Flo | Portland United | |
| 2018 | TBD |
References[]
- ^ "MLF Men's Standings".
- ^ "MLF Women's Standings".
- ^ "Futsal National Championship 2016". Results Manager. July 16, 2016.
External links[]
| League competitions |  | |
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| National teams | ||
- Futsal leagues in the United States
- Sports leagues established in 2015
- 2015 establishments in the United States
- Professional sports leagues in the United States