1923–24 National Challenge Cup
 Dewar Challenge Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  USA |
| Dates | 1 December 1923- 30 March 1924 |
| Defending champions | Paterson F.C. |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Fall River F.C. (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Vesper Buick |
| Semifinalists | |
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[edit]
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[edit]
Home teams listed on top of bracket
(*): replay after tied match
w/o: walkover/forfeit victory awarded
Final[edit]
| Vesper Buick (MO) | 2–4 | Fall River F.C. (MA) |
|---|---|---|
Tim Harris  36' (pen.) McCarthy 52' |
Report | Morley 6', 51' Reid Brittan |