1923–24 National Challenge Cup Explained

National Challenge Cup
Year:1923-24
Country: United States
Dates:1 December 1923-
30 March 1924
Defending Champions:Paterson F.C.
Winners:Fall River F.C.
Count:1
Second:Vesper Buick
Semifinal1:Bricklayers and Masons
Semifinal2:Bethlehem Steel
Prev Season:1923
Next Season:1925

The 1923–24 National Challenge Cup was the annual open cup held by the United States Football Association now known as the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Overview

The Fall River F.C. defeated Vesper Buicks of St. Louis by a score of 4–2. Recent film of the final was discovered showing the 36th minute handball by Alex Kemp of the 'Marksmen' which led to Vesper Buicks' first goal. This is also the first known game in which soccer players wore numbers.

Bracket

Home teams listed on top of bracket

(*): replay after tied match
w/o: walkover/forfeit victory awarded

See also

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