Merseyside Youth Football League

Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024

Merseyside Youth Football League

The Merseyside Youth Football League (MYFL) is an amateur football league for youth players in Merseyside, England. It was founded in 1920 and is affiliated to the English Football Association (FA). The MYFL currently has over 100 clubs and 10,000 players.

History

The MYFL was founded in 1920 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league initially had just a few teams, but it quickly grew in popularity. In the early years, the MYFL was mostly made up of teams from Liverpool and the surrounding area. However, the league has since expanded to include teams from all over Merseyside.

The MYFL has played a major role in the development of youth football in Merseyside. Many former MYFL players have gone on to play professional football, including Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, and Wayne Rooney.

Structure

The MYFL is divided into a number of divisions, based on the age and ability of the players. The top division is the Premier Division, followed by the First Division, the Second Division, and so on. There are also a number of cup competitions held throughout the season.

Each team plays a number of matches against other teams in their division. The teams are ranked according to their results, and the top teams at the end of the season are promoted to the next division. The bottom teams are relegated to the lower division.

Competitions

In addition to the league competitions, the MYFL also organizes a number of cup competitions. The most important cup competition is the FA Vase, which is open to all teams in England playing at levels 9 and 10 of the National League System. The MYFL also organizes the Liverpool Senior Cup, the Liverpool Junior Cup, and the Merseyside Junior Cup.