| National Challenge Cup | |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Country: | United States |
| Winners: | Brooklyn Dodgers (1st title) |
| Second: | Chicago Croatia |
| Continental Cup Title: | 1980 CONCACAF Champions' Cup |
| Continental Cup Qualifiers: | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| Prev Season: | 1978 |
| Next Season: | 1980 |
The 1979 National Challenge Cup was the 66th edition of the USSF's annual open soccer championship. Teams from the North American Soccer League declined to participate. Brooklyn Dodgers S.C. of Brooklyn, New York defeated the Chicago Croatia of Chicago, Illinois in the final game. The score was 2–1.[1]