1948 National Challenge Cup

1948 National Challenge Cup
Dewar Challenge Cup
Tournament details
Country USA
Dates16 November 1947 -
17 October 1948
Defending championsPonta Delgada S.C.
Final positions
ChampionsSimpkins Ford (MO) (1st title)
Runner-upBrookhattan Galicia (NY)
Semifinalists
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The 1948 National Challenge Cup was the 35th edition of the United States open soccer championship. The tournament had many delays due to weather in the eastern division and by the time Brookhattan had won the eastern final it had to put off playing the national final to entertain touring Liverpool F.C. The championship game was further put off when a number of Simpkins players had US Olympic commitments. When the final was played it took place on October 17 at St. Louis where the Simpkins defeated Brookhattan 3–2.