American Cup
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For other uses, see American Cup (gymnastics) and America's Cup (disambiguation).
The American Football Association Challenge Cup (also known as the American Association Cup or simply American Cup) was the first major U.S. soccer competition open to teams beyond a single league. It was first held in 1884. In the 1910s, it gradually declined in importance with the establishment of the National Challenge Cup. It was last held in 1924.
Quick Facts Organizing body, Founded ...
Organizing body | AFA |
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Founded | 1884; 140 years ago (1884) |
Abolished | 1924; 100 years ago (1924) |
Region | United States |
Number of teams | Open |
Related competitions | National Challenge Cup |
Last champion(s) | Bethlehem Steel (1924) |
Most successful club(s) | Bethlehem Steel (6 titles) |
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