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 | This article's factual accuracy may be compromised due to out-of-date information.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 |
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| Country | United States |
| Domestic cup(s) | MLF Super Cup |
| Current champions | Fuerza Deportiva |
| Website | https://mlfusa.org/ |
Major League Futsal USA was the first professional futsal league in the United States. It was founded in 2012 by Rosario Lopez.
History
[edit]MLF had two divisions (Division of Honor and Division 1) for both men and women. While 35 men's teams and 9 women's teams were listed by the company, 14 of these men's teams and 7 of women's did not play in the 2017 season.
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 Oregon Portland United in the championship.
Teams
[edit]| Team | Location | Metropolitan Area |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Professional Teams | ||
| 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 |
| Real Phoenix F.C. | Phoenix, Arizona | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Saint George Futsal | 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
[edit] | This section needs to be updated. (November 2019) |
| Season | Champion | Runner-up | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Safira FC | KnowEns Futsal | 5-1[1] |
| 2017 | Waza Flo | Portland United |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Futsal National Championship 2016". Results Manager. July 16, 2016.
External links
[edit]| League competitions |
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