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The First Cup: Differing opinions as New Bedford FC eliminates West Philadelphia FC to reach Quarterfinals (Jan. 24, 1914)

January 24, 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, New Bedford FC, Peabody FC, St. George FC, The First Cup, West Philadelphia FC

The First Cup: Brooklyn Celtic win soccer’s version of the Ice Bowl to reach Round 4 (Jan. 18, 1914)

January 18, 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, Babcock & Wilcox, Brooklyn Celtic, The First Cup

The First Cup: Rochester’s MacNaughton Rangers forfeit replay with Niagara Falls Rangers (Jan. 12, 1914)

January 13, 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, MacNaughton Rangers FC, Niagara Falls Rangers, Roses FC, The First Cup

The First Cup: USFA reverses, orders replay of Niagara Falls Rangers, MacNaughton Rangers Second Round match (Jan. 6, 1914)

January 7, 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, MacNaughton Rangers FC, Niagara Falls Rangers, 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: Second Round nearly complete as USFA announces protest results, draw for Round 3 (Dec. 14, 1913)

December 15, 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, Babcock & Wilcox, Brooklyn Celtics, Clan MacKenzie, Columbia Oval FC, German FC, Hollywood Inn, Hudson United FC, Hyde Park Blues, MacDuffs FC, MacNaughton Rangers FC, New York Celtics, Niagara Falls Rangers, Packard FC, Roses FC, St. George FC, The First Cup, Watessing, West Hudson Juniors

The First Cup: Philadelphia’s Peabody FC cruises into Round 3 with replay win over Wissinoming FC (Dec. 13, 1913)

December 13, 2012 by Chuck Nolan Jr.

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: Feature - History, Feature - Main, US Open Cup, US Open Cup History Tagged With: 1914, 1914 National Challenge Cup, Peabody FC, The First Cup, Wissinoming FC

The First Cup: Yonkers FC wins in a ‘sea of mud’ as weather postpones six matches (Dec. 7, 1913)

December 7, 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 National Challenge Cup, Alley Boys, Babcock & Wilcox, Brooklyn Celtic, Clan MacKenzie, Columbia Oval, Fulton AC, Hollywood Inn, Hudson United, New York Celtic. German FC, St. George FC, The First Cup, Watessing, West Hudson Juniors, Yonkers FC

The First Cup: Four teams move on to Round 3, two more to be decided by protest or replay (Dec. 6, 1913)

December 7, 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 National Challenge Cup, Bethlehem Steel FC, Braddock FC, Campbell Rovers, Hyde Park Blues, Kensington AFC, MacDuffs FC, New Bedford FC, Peabody FC, Presbyterian FC, Pullman FC, The First Cup, West Philadelphia FC, Wissinoming FC

The First Cup: Niagara Falls Rangers protest loss to Rochester’s MacNaughton Rangers (Dec. 4, 1913)

December 4, 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 National Challenge Cup, MacNaughton Rangers FC, Niagara Falls Rangers, The First Cup

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