Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024
Camden Musical Association League
The Camden Musical Association League (CMAL) is an amateur football league based in Camden, London. It was founded in 1907 and is currently in its 116th season. The league consists of one division with 7 teams.
History
The CMAL was founded in 1907 by a group of musicians who wanted to play football together. The first season saw 10 teams compete, with the Caledonians winning the title. The league has grown steadily over the years and now consists of 7 teams.
The CMAL has a long and proud history of producing talented footballers. Some of the players who have gone on to play professional football after playing in the CMAL include:
- Billy Wright (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England)
- Jimmy Greaves (Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, England)
- Bobby Moore (West Ham United, England)
Current season
The current season of the CMAL began in September 2022 and is scheduled to end in May 2023. The teams competing in the league this season are:
- AFC Groucho
- Arsenal CC
- Gospel Oak
- Gower All Stars
- Gower Phoenix
- Homies
- Takers Camden
The current league table is as follows:
- AFC Groucho (0 points)
- Arsenal CC (0 points)
- Gospel Oak (0 points)
- Gower All Stars (0 points)
- Gower Phoenix (0 points)
- Homies (0 points)
- Takers Camden (0 points)
Sources
- Red Star Camden in FA Cup hunt (Camden New Journal, 2009)
- Virgin NME - Camden Musical Association League (TeamStats)
- Camden Musical Association League (Pitchero)