 The trophy as depicted in an illustration published in 1891 | |
| Organizing body | AFA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1884 |
| Abolished | 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) |
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, and organised by the American Football Association (AFA).
In the 1910s, it gradually declined in importance with the establishment of the National Challenge Cup. The competition was last held in 1924.[1]
- ^ Wangerin 2008, p. 43.