The Minor Football League (MFL)
The nation's only minor professional developmental football league.
Celebrating 30 years of excellence. The MFL is Here.
The MFL provides a competitive platform for athletes to compete in the game of football professionally, while also serving as youth mentors and community service representatives.
Welcome to the MFL
#MFLisHere #MFLExperience #ExperiencetheMFL
Headquartered in Washington, D.C. the Minor Football League (MFL) has an unparalleled presence across the nation and globe. With 32 franchises across the world, each MFL city is careful selected after a feasibility study. The MFL continues to be a viable option for players aged 20 and over.
A League in a League of its Own
A professional minor league system with the long-term goal of helping players go from the field to the front office.
The Minor Football League Conference
The Minor Football League Conference (MFLC) is based in Africa. The conference contains 16 teams divided into two conferences. Each conference has eight teams.
The National Minor Football League Conference
The National Minor Football League conference is based within the United States. The conference contains 16 teams divided into two conferences. Each conference has eight teams.
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The Minor Football League Conference (MFLC)
New Team Locations and Names coming soon
#MFLAfrica
Minor Football League CEO/Chairman and Founder Richard Myles Sr. was joined by MFL Chief Strategy Officer Melvin Forbes on Capitol Hill joining ESPN's Jay Bilas and Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC) for a discussion on the Student-Athlete Equity Act and National Collegiate Athletic Association reform.
The MFL is Here
Are you ready? It's time to come experience the MFL.
Countdown to the 2024 MFL Season
Get ready to witness the league's top players.
Season tickets for the 2024 MFL season will be available soon.
Minor Football League Championship
A League of Champions
Will you be next?
The MFL on Facebook
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MFL Dancers
The first ladies of the Minor Football League.
#MFLDancers #MFLDance
Coaching pipelines - From the Field to the Sidelines to the Front Office
Coaching Opportunities
The Minor Football League offers coaching internships, fellowships and summer summer coaching jobs. The league is committed to creating opportunities for coaching for all including a special emphasis on people of color and women.
MFL Blogs
The MFL Experience Magazine
MFL Media
The official magazine of the Minor Football League (MFL).
Inside the MFL
"Inside the MFL," is the official sports talk radio show of the Minor Football League It is presented by DC Radio and supported by the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment. The weekly show broadcasts live every Saturday at 11 a.m. ET on https://dcradio.gov/.
The show is hosted by Dr. Richard D. Myles Sr. (MFL CEO/Chairman and Founder)and co-host, veteran sports journalist Keith Jones. The show also welcomes alternate guests co-hosts in Joey Walls and Caria Reynolds.
Use #InsidetheMFL to join the conversation. #MFLisHere
Download the DC Radio App (Iphone ) to never miss an episode and catch up on old episodes on SoundCloud.
Subscribe to the The MFL Inc., on YouTube.
Tune into the official sports talk radio show of the Minor Football League
Inside the MFL
The MFL Radio show is officially on DC Radio and housed at the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME).
"Inside the MFL" airs live on DC Radio 96.3 HD4 and dcradio.gov every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. ET
The Minor Football League Front Office
The Minor Football League front office is comprised of a variety of individuals from different sectors of the workforce that lead league daily operations.
Meet the individuals of the MFL front office
Dr. Richard D. Myles Sr.
CEO/Chairman and Founder
Melvin Forbes
Chief Strategy Officer
Fred Smoot
VP of Football Operations
Joyce Harris
VP of Operations
Bobby Wilson
President
Jamie Dukes
Chairman of the MFL Board
Dr. Charles Olawole
Commissioner of MFL Africa
Robert Gatewood
Director of Business Development
Richard Myles Jr.
Community Liaison
Everett Wight
Sr. League Photographer
Wesley Berry
Head of League Security
Dr. Gloria Crosslin, DH
Internship Coordinator
Chioma Nwogu
Dance Team Director
Robyn Roots
Consultant
Minor Football League General Manager Signing
The MFL has prided itself of finding league General Managers that live out the spirit of the MFL.
Notable Sayings
See what is being said about the league.
What everyone is saying within the #MFLFamily
"Joining the Minor Football League means money for life."
"The Minor Football League is the true laboratory of change."
The MFL Board Officially Welcomes Fans
The MFL is a league created for the people and by the people. The MFL provides “integrity, commitment, and excellence in all we do.”
League Values
Integrity
Commitment #1
The MFL is true to it's word, which is why the MFL has committed to an affordable family-friendly entertainment.
Commitment
Commitment #2
The MFL has a commitment to the communities where the league leagues franchises are. Every MFL player and dancer must commit to 100 hours of community service each MFL season.
Excellence
Commitment #3
The MFL promises to deliver a quality product on and off the football field which includes players, dancers and staff putting their best foot forward.
The MFL by The Numbers
See why people around the globe are embracing the Minor Football League!
Learn about the league.
32
League Franchises
10
Game Schedule
100%
Affordability
The MFL Commitment
The Minor Football League (MFL) is committed to empowering communities through economic development and creating opportunities for minority business owners. The league also prides itself in creating opportunities for young people and people of color.
Official League Merchandise Shop
SilverFx Sportswear is the official merchandise shop for the MFL.
The official league store can be accessed here.
Affordable Family-Friendly Entertainment
MFL Season Ticket
A family of four can attend all five MFL home games for just $100. THE MFL is committed to creating afffordable entertainment in all communities.
A League at the Heart of the Community
The MFL in the Community
The MFL values and embodies the spirit of the community.
A league with a community feel.
Stronger Together
The MFL is proud to have community support for almost three decades.
Community Support
The league for the people, by the people and delivering to the people. The league appreciates the significant amount of support from around the globe.
Richard Myles Sr.
MFL CEO/Chairman & Founder's Corner
"On behalf of the league's front office, I'd like to officially welcome you to the Minor Football League, a globally recognized professional minor league system for professional football. I hope you will choose to become part of the MFL family whether that be as a fan, a community supporter, a sponsor, a football player, an intern, a dancer or any other essential personnel that helps the steam engine that is the MFL keep rolling. The league prides itself on its family atmosphere and creating affordable family entertainment in the summer. When not in season continue to look for the league's involvement in the community as the league values and cherishes every member of this extended family!"
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Testimonials
Hear what others are saying about the league.
Why join the #MFLFamily?
"Organization committed to the details. Unlike many others MFL is dedicated to opportunities to play on the field but an extraordinary focus on management and front office.."
"The MFL is a fantastic league that gives young men an opportunity to play and shoot for their dreams. Highly recommend for the aspiring athlete."
Business Hours
Monday - Friday
09:00 am – 06:00pm
Saturday - Sunday
Appointments only