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. 

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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 2025 MFL Season

Get ready to witness the league's top players. 

Season tickets for the 2025 MFL season will be available soon.

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Minor Football League Championship

A League of Champions

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Player Registration for the 2025 Season

Due to the lingering Covid-19 pandemic the league continues to follow CDC guidelines and will continue to adhere to all safety protocols and measures. 

Registration is now open for the 2025 season. 

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Official League Store 

New Partnership

Get your MFL league and team gear ahead of the 2025 football season.

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The MFL on Facebook

Search "MFL" on Facebook and hit "like."

For the most up-to-date information, be sure to follow the Minor Football League on Facebook. .

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The Ladies of the MFL

MFL Dancers 

Meet the dancers of the Minor Football League

2025 Dance Team Registration

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. 

In the News

MFL Media Day Coverage and More 

See the latest MFL media headlines.

Newswire

MFL Responds to COVID-19 

Florida Today 

Minor league football on its way

MFL Blogs

The MFL Experience Magazine

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 MFL Experience

Come experience the MFL, through the MFL Media Network.

DKN Sports in the home of the MFL Experience television show. 

MFL Media

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

Richard Myles Jr.

Community Liaison

Joy Washington

Sr. League Photographer 

Wesley Berry

Head of League Security 

Dr. Gloria Crosslin, DH

 Internship Coordinator 

Chioma Nwogu 

Dance Team Director 

William McIntyre II

SVP of Business Development 

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." 

Dr.  Richard Myles Sr.

CEO/Chairman and Founder

"The Minor Football League is the true laboratory of change."

Melvin Forbes

Chief Strategy Officer 

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.

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League Franchises

10

Game Schedule

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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. 

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. 

National Minor Football League Conference Support

-Most Worshipful Grand Master Walter King Jr. of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York (Prince Hall)
-DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment

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Minor Football League Conference Support 

- H.E. Sidique Abou-Bakarr Wai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Sierra Leone
- Ambassador to the Republic of Ghana 🇬🇭 H.E. Dr. Barfuor Adjei-Barwuah.

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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.."

Tyrone Tate 

"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." 

Raina Nyelle

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