 Dewar Challenge Cup | |
| Country |  USA |
|---|---|
| Champions | St. Petersburg Kickers |
| Runners-up | New York Greek American Atlas |
| 1990 CONCACAF Champions' Cup | St. Petersburg Kickers New York Greek American Atlas |
← 1988 1990 → | |
The 1989 National Challenge Cup was the 76th edition of the national soccer championship of the United States.
The St. Petersburg Kickers (FSSL) won the cup 2–1 against New York Greek American Atlas (HASL) at St. Louis Soccer Park in Fenton, Missouri.
Home teams listed on top of bracket
| Regionals Apr 23-May 14 | Quarterfinals May 14-Jun 4 | Semifinals June 18 | Final July 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| FSSL | St. Petersburg Kickers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| GA | Genesis F.C. | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| FSSL | St. Petersburg Kickers | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| LSSA | FC Dallas | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| LSSA | FC Dallas | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| TN | Nashville Blues | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| FSSL | St. Petersburg Kickers | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| CSL | Chicago Eagles | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| CSL | Chicago Eagles | ||||||||||||||||||
| CSL | Chicago Eagles | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| BSSL | St.Louis Michelob | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| WSA | Madison 56ers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| BSSL | St.Louis Michelob | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| FSSL | St. Petersburg Kickers | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| HASL | NY Greek AA | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| HASL | NY Greek AA | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| MA | Hellenic AA | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| HASL | NY Greek AA | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| VA | Washington Uprising | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| VA | Washington Uprising | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| PA | Philadelphia International | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| HASL | NY Greek AA | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| PL | Exiles SC | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| PL | Exiles SC | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| IL | Valley Eagles | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| PL | Exiles SC | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| SJVSL | Fresno Oro | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
| SJVSL | Fresno Oro | w/o | |||||||||||||||||
| OR | |||||||||||||||||||
| St. Petersburg Kickers (FSSL) | 2–1 (overtime) | NY Greek AA (HASL) |
|---|---|---|
| Garth Pollonais 46' Gordon Singleton (Kevin Dixon) 119' | (Report) | John Lignos 80' |
Tournament MVP: Joey Valenti
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