1906–07 American Cup

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1907 American Cup
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Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Teams14
Final positions
Champions Clark A.A. (1st title)
Runners-up Scottish American
Tournament statistics
Matches played16
Goals scored66 (4.13 per match)
  1906
1908  

The 1907 American Cup was the sixteenth edition of the soccer tournament organized by the American Football Association. The Clark Athletic Association won the final match against the Scottish Americans.

Contents

Entries

There were fourteen participants in the 1907 AFA tournament. [1] [2]

NameCityLeagueManagerGrounds
Robert Burns Association New York, NY NAFL/NYSLH.HoldenWest NY Baseball Grounds
Clark A.A. East Newark, NJ NAFL William HarrisonClark Association Grounds
Gordon Rangers New York, NY NAFL/MAFLJames YoungBronx
Hearts Newark, NJ NAFL -Harrison Oval
Hollywood Inn Yonkers, NY MAFL-Hollywood Inn Field
Jersey A.C. Greenville, NJ AFA -Park
Kearny A.C. Kearny, NJ NAFL James BurkePark
  Newark F.C. Newark, NJ NAFL/MAFLW.MulholenMorris Park
Rangers Paterson, NJ NAFL J.SwithenbyRyle Park
  Scottish American Newark, NJ NAFL - Wiedenmayer's Park
St. George United Bloomfield, NJ AFA Samuel ReynoldsHeidelberg Park
 The Essex County Football Club East Newark, NJ NAFL/MAFLWilliam ChapmanMorris Park
True Blue Paterson, NJ NAFL KenyenRyle Park
West Hudson Newark, NJ NAFL/MAFLRobert MarshallHarrison Oval

MAFL - Metropolitan Association Football League, NAFL - National Association Football League, NYSL - New York State Amateur Association Football League

First round

The first round was due to be completed by October 28. The Essex County Football Club and Jersey A.C. drew byes.

October 27, 1906 Hollywood Inn 5–1 Hearts Dunwoodie, NY
[3] Stadium: Hollywood Inn Field
Referee: William Bannister Robert Dunn (Paterson)
October 28, 1906 Scottish American 1–0 Paterson Rangers Newark, NJ
1:00PM8McMillan Soccerball shade.svg80' [4] Stadium: Morris Park
Referee: James Caldwell (New York)
Note: Scottish: GK Mills, LB Rennie, RB Wilson, LHB Craig, CHB Raff, RHB Ryan, OL Saulds, IL Laure, CF McMillan, IR Tate, OR McGee.
Rangers: GK Wilson, LB Martin, RB Toman, LHB Nichol, CHB Carr, RHB Blyght, OL Connors, IL Carlor, CF Dunn, IR Latchford, OR Brooks.
October 28, 1906 Clark A.A. 1–1 Kearny A.C. East Newark, NJ
3:40PMMcMahon Soccerball shade.svg49' (o.g.)
Faul Soccerball shade.svg79'
[5] Stadium: Clark Athletic grounds
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Robert Morrison (Burns Club)
Note: Clark: GK Hunt, LB Donald, RB McMahon, LHB Lone, CHB Mason, RHB Young, LW Neilson, Earle, CF McNeill, RW Faul, Charles Fisher.
Kearny: GK Kelly, LB McCarthy, RB Grames, LHB Hamilton, CHB Mohan, RHB Scott, LW McGee, McGarry, CF Partridge, RW L.Fisher, Kettles.
October 28, 1906 Newark F.C. 7–0 St. George United Newark, NJ
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Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg2H'
[6] Stadium: Morris Park
Referee: A. Andrews (Newark)
Note: St.George: GK Walkland, FB Waldon, Tart, HB Thorn, Hill, Matthews, FW Heath, Davis, Hodson, Harding, Woodcroft.
Newark: GK Beckett, FB W.Purdie, Leggett, HB H.Purdie, A.Purdie, McKay, FW Cuthill, Gray, Nuttall, Jarvis, Dunlop.
October 28, 1906 West Hudson 1–0* Burns Club East Newark, NJ
[5] Stadium: Olympic Park
Referee: David Shaw (Paterson)
Note: Burns Club forfeited. West Hudson awarded game 1–0.
October 28, 1906 True Blue 2–2 Gordon Rangers Paterson, NJ
3:15PMLauder Soccerball shade.svg
Crichton Soccerball shade.svg
[7] McGruer Soccerball shade.svg80', 81'Stadium: Ryle Park
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Allan Montgomery (Newark)
Note: True Blue: GK Miller, LB T.Murray, RB Bissett, LHB Robertson, CHB Smith, RHB Beattie, OL G.Murray, IL Beales, CF Crichton, IR Lauder, OR Peacey.
Gordon: GK Ramsey, LB Caldwell, RB Thomson, LHB Forrest, CHB Porter, RHB Hillman, OL Drinkwater, IL Bruntin, CF Groves, IR Hamilton, OR McGruer.

replays

November 3, 1906 Clark A.A. 4–1 Kearny A.C. East Newark, NJ
3:30PMT.Fisher Soccerball shade.svg35'
Faull Soccerball shade.svg51', 85'
C.Fisher Soccerball shade.svg
[8] McGarry Soccerball shade.svg10'Stadium: Clark Athletic grounds
Referee: Robert Morrison (New York)
November 4, 1906 True Blue 3–1 Gordon Rangers Paterson, NJ
3:15PMElliott Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
Beattie Soccerball shade.svg
[9] Hamilton Soccerball shade.svgStadium: Ryle Park
Attendance: 1,200
Referee: Allan Montgomery (Newark)
Note: True Blue: GK Miller, FB Spencer, Bissett, HB Robertson, Murray, Beattie, FW Elliott, Oldfield, Crichton, Peacey, Murray.
Gordon: GK Ramsay, FB Denholm, Thomson, HB Forest, Porter, Hillman, FW Drinkwater, Caldwell, Hill, Hamilton, McGruen.

Second round

The second round draw was held November 2, 1906 at the Continental Hotel in Newark, New Jersey. The contests were to be completed by December 2.

December 2, 1906 Clark A.A. 4–0 West Hudson East Newark, NJ
3:00PMT. Fisher Soccerball shade.svg4'
McNeill Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
C. Fisher Soccerball shade.svg
[10] Stadium: Clark Athletic grounds
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: P. Hughes (East Newark)
Note: Clark: GK Hunt, FB Donald, McMahon, HB Lone, Mason, Young, LW Neilson, T.Fisher, CF McNeill, RW Faull, Charles Fisher.
West Hudson: GK Kenworthy, FB Brockie, Kettles, HB Reid, Lawson, Hackett, FW Dean, Tait, Gorman, Lennox, Miller.
November 18, 1906 Scottish American 5–0 Jersey A.C. East Newark, NJ
3:00PMMcGee Soccerball shade.svg35', Soccerball shade.svg
Cale Soccerball shade.svg44'
Ross Soccerball shade.svg
Laurie Soccerball shade.svg
[11] Stadium: Clark Athletic ground
Attendance: 500
Referee: Allan Montgomery (Newark)
Note: Scottish: GK Miles, FB Rennie, Wilson, HB Craig, Ross, Roy, LW Cale, Laurie, CF McGee, RW J.McMillan, W.McMillan.
Jersey: GK Wagner, FB Golz, Anderson, HB J.Waldron, Bishop, J.Miller, LW White, Davis, CF Taylor, RW T.Miller, T.Waldron.
November 25, 1906 Newark F.C. 0–0 Hollywood Inn Newark, NJ
[12] Stadium: Morris Park
Referee: A. Andrews (Newark)
Note: Newark: GK Beckett, FB Sedden, Leggett, HB McNeil, A.Purdie, McKay, FW Cuthill, McLeod, Nuttall, McInness, Dunlop.
Hollywood: GK McArdle, FB Leverie, Mathieson, HB Braidwood, Brydin, Wyllie, FW Thorne, McFarlane, Cameron, Salmond, Christie.
December 2, 1906 True Blue 8–2 Essex County Paterson, NJ
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T.Murray Soccerball shade.svg
Oldfield Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg, Soccerball shade.svg
Peacey Soccerball shade.svg
Elliott Soccerball shade.svg
[13] Greenhaigh Soccerball shade.svg
Piggins Soccerball shade.svg
Stadium: Ryle Park
Attendance: 350
Referee: Hugh McWilkie
Note: True Blue: GK Miller, FB Tommy Murray(Cockran), Bissett, HB Robertson, McKinstrie, Beattie, FW Elliott, Jimmy Oldfield, Cockran(T.Murray), Tommy Peacey, George Murray.
Essex: GK Coleman, FB Keller, Coleclough, HB Robinson, Maxwell, Dunn, FW McMullen, Tabele, Greenhaigh, Piggins, Marshall.

replay

December 2, 1906 Newark F.C. 2–0 Hollywood Inn Newark, NJ
[14] Chrystie Soccerball shade.svg50'
Cameron Soccerball shade.svg60'
Stadium: Morris Park
Referee: McAndrews
Note: Newark: GK Beckett, FB Gray, Leggett, HB McNeil, A.Purdie, McKay, FW Cuthill, McLeod, Nuttall, W.Purdie, Dunlop.
Hollywood: GK McArdle, FB Ovens, Mathieson, HB Braidwood, Bryden, Wylie, FW Laverly, MacFarlane, Cameron, Salmon, Chrystie.

Semifinals

The semifinal round was drawn on December 15, 1906, at the Continental Hotel in Newark, NJ. The games were due to be completed by February 10, 1907.

January 27, 1907 Scottish American 9–2 Hollywood Inn East Newark, NJ
J.McMillan Soccerball shade.svg5', 1H', 1H', 2H', 2H', 2H'
McGee Soccerball shade.svg1H', 2H'
Faulds Soccerball shade.svg1H'
[15] Laverly Soccerball shade.svg2H', 2H'Stadium: Clark Athletic ground
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Allan Montgomery (Newark)
Note: Scottish: GK Miles, FB Rennie, Laurie, HB Crammond, Ross, Roy, LW W.McMillan, Faulds, CF J.McMillan, RW Craig, McGee.
Hollywood: GK McArdle, FB Braidwood, Mathieson, HB Jeffreys, Braidwood, Wylie, RW Kane, Laverly, CF Cameron, LW Salmond, Christie.
April 7, 1907 Clark A.A. 1–0 True Blue East Newark, NJ
3:30PMMason Soccerball shade.svg65' [16] Stadium: Clark Athletic grounds
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Dale (New York)
Note: Clark: GK Hunt, FB Donald, Swiss, HB Lone, Mason, Young, FW Neilson, C.Fisher, CF Bowden, RW Fenwick, G. Fisher.
True Blue: GK Miller, FB Smith, Bissett, HB Robertson, McKinstrie, Beattie, LW Elliott, Murray, CF Crichton, RW Peacy, Oldfield.

Final

April 21, 1907 Clark A.A. 4–0 Scottish American Newark, NJ
3:29PMC. Fisher Soccerball shade.svg1'
McNeil Soccerball shade.svg33'
Fenwick Soccerball shade.svg35', 67'
[17] Stadium: Morris Park
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Harry Dale (Cameron A.C.)
Note: Clark: GK Hunt, LFB Donald, RFB T.Fisher, LHB Lone, CHB Mason, RHB Young(c), LW Neilson, Bowden, CF Fenwick, RW McNeil, C. Fisher.
Scottish: GK Myles, LFB Rennie, RFB Laurie(c), RHB Crammond, CHB Ross, LHB Roy, RW W.McMillan, Faulds, CF J.McMillan, LW Colville, Magee.

American Cup bracket

First Round Second Round Semifinals Finals
            
Flag of New Jersey.svg Clark A.A. 1–4
Flag of New Jersey.svg Kearny A.C. 1–1
Flag of New Jersey.svg Clark A.A. 4
Flag of New Jersey.svg West Hudson A.A. 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg West Hudson A.A. 1 [a]
Flag of New York.svg Robert Burns Club 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg Clark A.A. 1
Western Circuit
Flag of New Jersey.svg Paterson True Blues 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg Paterson True Blues 2–3
Flag of New York.svg Gordan Rangers 2–1
Flag of New Jersey.svg Paterson True Blues 8
Flag of New Jersey.svg Essex County FC 2
Flag of New Jersey.svg Essex County FC
bye
Flag of New Jersey.svg Clark A.A. 4
Flag of New Jersey.svg Scottish-Americans 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg Scottish-Americans 1
Flag of New Jersey.svg Paterson Rangers 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg Scottish-Americans 5
Flag of New Jersey.svg Jersey A.C. 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg Jersey A.C.
bye
Flag of New Jersey.svg Scottish-Americans 9
Eastern Circuit
Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark FC 2
Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark F.C. 7
Flag of New Jersey.svg St. George United 0
Flag of New Jersey.svg Newark FC 0–2
Flag of New York.svg Hollywood Inn 0–0
Flag of New York.svg Hollywood Inn 5
Flag of New Jersey.svg Hearts 1

Notes;

  1. Burns Club Forfeited, West Hudson awarded 1–0 win

See also

1906-07 NAFBL

References

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  2. "Championship Series in Soccer Football". The Jersey Journal . March 3, 1906. p.9 col 3. Retrieved October 9, 2025 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Football Contests". Yonkers Statesman. October 29, 1906. p.6 col.4. Retrieved August 27, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
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  12. "Neither Team Able To Score". Newark Evening News. November 26, 1906. p.17 col.6. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
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  14. "Hollywoods Too Much For The Newark A.C. Eleven". Yonkers Herald. December 4, 1906. p.7 col.4. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  15. "An Easy Win For The Scots". Newark Evening News. January 28, 1907. p.17 col.5. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  16. "Clarks Blank The True Blues". Newark Evening News. April 8, 1907. p.13 col.6. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  17. "Clark A.A. Is Cup Tie Champion". Newark Evening News. April 22, 1907. p.15 col.1. Retrieved August 27, 2024.