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Brooklyn Field Club

The First Cup: Brooklyn Field Club wins inaugural National Challenge Cup on late winner over Brooklyn Celtic (May 16, 1914)

May 16, 2014 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Brooklyn Field Club won the inaugural National Challenge Cup in 1914.

The First Cup series finally comes to a close with the inaugural championship game of the National Challenge Cup tournament in 1914.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Brooklyn Celtic, Brooklyn Field Club, The First Cup

The First Cup: By boat or by train, Brooklyn Field Club, Brooklyn Celtic prepare for inaugural National Challenge Cup Final

May 14, 2013 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Brooklyn Celtic, Brooklyn Field Club, The First Cup

The First Cup: Brooklyn Field Club edge New Bedford FC to reach inaugural National Challenge Cup Final (April 18, 1914)

April 18, 2013 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Brooklyn Field Club won the inaugural National Challenge Cup in 1914.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Brooklyn Field Club, New Bedford FC, The First Cup

The First Cup: Brooklyn Field Club defeat ‘cup holders’ Yonkers FC to reach Challenge Cup Semifinals (March 28, 1914)

March 28, 2013 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Brooklyn Field Club won the inaugural National Challenge Cup in 1914.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Brooklyn Field Club, The First Cup, Yonkers FC

The First Cup: Bethlehem FC’s protest denied as Quarterfinal draw announced (Feb. 16, 1914)

February 16, 2013 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Bethlehem Steel FC, Brooklyn Celtics, Brooklyn Field Club, Columbia Oval, Hyde Park Blues, New Bedford FC, Niagara Falls Rangers, Peabody FC, Pullman FC, The First Cup, Yonkers FC

The First Cup: Bethlehem FC files lengthy protest over loss to Brooklyn Field Club (Jan. 30, 1914)

January 30, 2013 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Bethlehem Steel FC, Brooklyn Field Club, Peabody FC, St. George FC, The First Cup

The First Cup: Brooklyn Field Club, Columbia Oval join the Quarterfinals (Jan. 25, 1914)

January 25, 2013 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Brooklyn Field Club won the inaugural National Challenge Cup in 1914.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Alley Boys FC, Bethlehem Steel FC, Brooklyn Field Club, Columbia Oval FC, The First Cup

The First Cup: Third time’s the charm for St. George FC as Round 2 comes to a close (Dec. 21, 1913)

December 21, 2012 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup (then known as the National Challenge Cup) that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Alley Boys FC, Brooklyn FC, Brooklyn Field Club, Brooklyn Rangers, Hudson United FC, Packard FC, Roses FC, St. George FC, The First Cup, West Hudson Juniors

The First Cup: Brooklyn Field Club begins their journey as Round 1 concludes (Nov. 2, 1913)

November 4, 2012 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

Brooklyn Field Club won the inaugural National Challenge Cup in 1914.

In honor of the 100th edition of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup that will begin in 2013, TheCup.us introduces “The First Cup” series, which revisits the first running of the tournament that took place from the fall of 1913 to the spring of 1914.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Alley Boys FC, Babcock & Wilcox, Brooklyn Field Club, Buffalo Corinthians, Cameron FC, Cowboy FC, German FC, IRT Strollers, Jersey Blues FC, Niagara Falls Rangers, The First Cup

Notable Semifinal matches in US Open Cup history

August 27, 2011 by

The very first Semifinal round of the US Open Cup (then called the National Challenge Cup) saw a pair of Brooklyn teams reach the Final. On April 18, the Brooklyn Field Club, which finished first in the National Association Football League, defeated New Bedford FC 2-1, on two goals by Hall of Famer Robert Millar, after Beckton had given the New Englanders a 1-0 lead. Both teams played much of the game with ten men each, after Clark of Brooklyn and Chadwick of New Bedford were sent off in the 35th minute for fighting.

Filed Under: US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: Baer & Fuller, Bavarian SC, Bethlehem Steel FC, Bricklayers FC, Brooklyn Celtic, Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn Field Club, Busch SC, Central Brewery, Charleston Battery, Colorado Rapids, Columbus Crew, DC United, Fall River Marksmen, H. Brooks Dodge Chargers, Heidelberg Brewers, Houston Dynamo, Inter-Italia SC, Kutis SC, Madison Kennels, McCormick Kickers, Mitre Eagles, Morgan Strasser, New Bedford FC, New York Greek Americans, Niagara Falls Rangers, Rochester Rhinos, San Francisco Bay Seals, San Francisco Scots, Scots SC, Seattle Sounders MLS, Seattle Sounders USL, Sparta A & BA, Stix, Viking AA, Weiboldt Wonderbolts, Yugoslav SC

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Weck Henney (left) and Davidson (right) of Chicago's Manhattan Beer fight for the ball with St. Mary's Celtic in the second leg of the 1939 National Challenge Cup Final at Starlight Park in the Bronx. Photo: Brooklyn Daily Eagle

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