 Dewar Challenge Cup | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  USA |
| Dates | 1 March- 26 April 1953 |
| Defending champions | Harmarville Hurricanes |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Chicago Falcons (1st title) |
| Runner-up | Harmarville Hurricanes |
| Semifinalists | |
The 1953 National Challenge Cup was the 40th edition of the USSFA's annual open soccer championship. The Chicago Falcons defeated the Harmarville Hurricanes (a suburban Pittsburgh team) to win.
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