The 1920–21 American Cup was the annual challenge cup held by the American Football Association. The annual meeting to elect officials was held at the Hotel Berwick in Newark on September 18, 1920. The A.F.A. officials elected were president Donald MacMillan of East Newark, vice–president William Patrick of Bayonne, recording secretary James Galletley of Kearny, and secretary/treasurer Andrew N. Beveridge of Jersey City."MacMillan Chosen Head Of Football Association". (September 19, 1920). The Sunday Call, p.16 col.1 Entries for the tournament were due to close by September 20. Robins Dry Dock of Brooklyn recorded their second triumph of the American trophy in consecutive seasons. The shipbuilders defeated the steelworkers 1–0 in the final on May 2 at Harrison, New Jersey.
First round The first and second round draw took place October 2, 1920 at Hotel Berwick in Newark, NJ."Forty–Four Soccer Teams Enter American Cup Race". (October 3, 1920). The Sunday Call, p.17 col.2 Matches were to be played by October 24. The following teams drew byes: Ansonia, Bethlehem Steel, Brooklyn, Chicopee Rovers, Clan Cameron (Providence), Clan MacDuff (New York), Columbia Graphaphone, Disston (Tacony), Erie, Farr & Alpaca, Greystone, General Electric (Lynn), Hibernian (Philadelphia), J. & J. Dobson, New Departure (Bristol), New York, Robins Dry Dock, Swedish Athletics, Tebo Yacht, and West Orange.
Pennsylvania District No games
New Jersey District
New York District
Connecticut District
North Massachusetts District
New England District
replay
Second round The second round matches were due to be played on or before November 14."Big Cup Tie Tomorrow". (November 1, 1920). Evening Post, p.15 col.4 The Hibernian vs Disston game was forfeited by Disston for lack of players. The match was played as a friendly.
New Jersey District
New York District
replay
Connecticut District
Northern Massachusetts district
Southern New England district
Pennsylvania district
replay
Third round The third round matches were due to be played on or before December 5."Kearny Soccer Rivals Paired In Cup Battles". (November 20, 1920). Newark Evening News, p.17 col.4 Columbia Graphophone was awarded their game against Waverley by the referee due to player misconduct. The Robins vs. New York match was protested and ordered replayed.
New Jersey and New York District
replay
Southern New England district
Northern Massachusetts district
Pennsylvania district
Fourth round The fourth round matches were due to be played on or before December 26."Eries Will Boot Bayonne Eleven". (December 12, 1920). The Sunday Call, p.18 col.6
Semifinals
replays
Final
The American Cup final took place at Harrison Field in Harrison, NJ on May 8. Fore River and Robins had met previously in the quarterfinals of the National Challenge Cup with Robins prevailing 3–0 and continuing on to win the Dewar trophy. On this occasion Robins Dry Dock would again win over Fore River 5–2 to earn a double. Robins were third in the National League while Fore River won first place honors in the Southern New England League.
See also 1920–21 National Challenge Cup 1920–21 National Association Foot Ball League season 1920–21 Southern New England Soccer League season
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