ACFL is a new sports ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, sponsored by the Office of Religious Education and Catholic Extension. Its purpose is to assist players in growing as disciples of Christ and witnesses for him in the Church and in the world. Through its activities, it aims to build up participants in skill, personal virtue, and in Christian friendship with one another.
The ACFL will organize soccer matches among competing Catholic teams in August and September, leading up to the ACFL Championship on October 14 at St. Bernard’s Abbey. The league will assist teams in developing their branding (names, logos, etc.) and in outfitting league players with necessities. It will also provide resources for player formation and ongoing promotion of league players and events.
Team Coaches/Captains organizing a team for the upcoming 2023 ACFL Fall Season should register here: