The 1914–15 American Cup was the annual challenge cup held by the American Football Association. Forty-one teams entered the tournament. The Scottish-Americans, after two previous final appearances, won their first American Cup by overcoming the Brooklyn Celtics 1-0 in the championship game.
Preliminary round The draw for the preliminary and first rounds was held September 12, 1914 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. The Preliminary round was to be played by October 16 and the First round by October 31."Soccer Elevens Drawn To Compete In Cup–Tie Games". (September 14, 1914). Newark Evening News, p.17 col.7
New Jersey District
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First round The Victor football club of Philadelphia had a first round bye. The Greenville Sporting and Soccer club had to replay the Olympic club of Paterson after the game was protested.
New England District
New Jersey District
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New York District
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Philadelphia District
Schenectady District
Second round The draw for the second round was held November 7, 1914 at the Continental hotel in Newark, NJ. Matches were due to be played on or before November 29."Soccer Teams Paired In Second Round Of Cup Play". (November 8, 1914). The Sunday Call, p.17 col.2 The General Electric/Farr Alpaca match was protested by Farr Alpaca alleging G.E. had ineligible players. The AFA ordered a replay however G.E. eventually withdrew from the competition.
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Third round
Semifinals
Final
Lineups:Scots- GK Joe Knowles, DF Mike Toman(c), Barry, MF Tom Stark, George P Rogers Sr, Alex Montieth, FW Joe Hemmesley, Archie Stark, Angus Whiston, Eddie Holt, Bunt Forlar.Celtic- GK Mather, DF Robertson, McWilliams, MF Flanigan, McElroy, McGreevey, FW Campton, Lonie, O'Halloran, Mike King, McQueen.
See also 1914–15 National Challenge Cup 1914–15 Southern New England Soccer League season 1914–15 National Association Foot Ball League season
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