American League of Association Football
Established: 1894
Disbanded: 1894

The ALAF was formed by six owners of teams in the National League of Professional Baseball as a way to increase profits during the offseason.

This first attempt at professional soccer in the United States ended as owners folded the league halfway through the season.

6 Total Franchises

ALAF Franchise History
ALAF Champion
1 Baltimore Orioles 1894
2 Boston Beaneaters 1894
3 Brooklyn Bridegrooms 1894
4 New York Giants 1894
5 Philadelphia Phillies 1894
6 Washington Senators 1894
Year
Champion
Runner-Up
1894
BrooklynBridegrooms
Baltimore Orioles

ALAF Championships by Franchise

1
Brooklyn Bridegrooms
1894

Champion determined based upon points accumulated
during the partial season
Major League Sports Almanac