1963 National Challenge Cup

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1963 National Challenge Cup
Dewar trophy 1914.jpg
Dewar Challenge Cup
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  USA
Defending champions New York Hungaria
Champions Ukrainian Nationals (3rd title)
Runners-upLos Angeles Armenians
1964 CONCACAF Champions' Cup Ukrainian Nationals
Championship match score1-0
1962
1964

The 1963 National Challenge Cup was the 50th edition of the USSFA's annual open soccer championship. The Philadelphia Ukrainians defeated the Los Angeles Armenian to win.

Final

Ukrainian Nationals (PA)1–0 OT Armenia SC (CA)
Mike Noha Soccerball shade.svg102'
Cambria Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Ray Kraft

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