The 1889–90 American Cup was the sixth edition of the soccer tournament organized by the American Football Association (AFA). The Fall River Olympics won their first title becoming the second Fall River team to do so after the Rovers had won the previous two editions.
Participants StateCityTeamMassachusettsFall RiverEast EndsOlympicsRover F.C.New JerseyPatersonPaterson F.B.C.Paterson ThistleNewarkClark O.N.T.Caledonian ClubKearnyKearny RangersTrentonTrenton F.B.C.New YorkBrooklynLongfellowsNew YorkThistleRhode IslandLincolnLonsdalePawtucketFree WanderersProvidenceProvidence Athletics
First round The Fall River Rovers and Pawtucket Free Wanderers match was protested because of a dispute regarding gate receipts. The AFA ordered the game replayed. The Rovers disagreed with the decision and elected to withdraw from the Association. Pawtucket therefore was placed in the next round.
Second round
replays
Semifinals
Final
American Cup bracket
Notes;
References
Sources
The Boston Globe New York Herald The New York Times The Providence Journal Trenton Times Sunday Call