May 16, 1914 – First U.S. Open Cup Final / Brooklyn FC 2:1 Brooklyn Celtic at Lonsdale-av Grounds (Att.: 10,000)

Adamson opened the scoring in the third minute of the first National Challenge Cup (U.S. Open Cup) final at Lonsdale Ave. Grounds (Coats Field) in Pawtucket, R.I. Campion PK equalized, then Ford scored off Millar pass, after Millar “made two beautiful back kicks, both being turned aside.” (Spalding’s Soccer Football Guide)

Millar played for J&P Coats in the American Soccer League’s inaugural season, 1921-22, then performed twice for the U.S. national team in 1925 and coached the U.S. in the 1930 World Cup. (Photo of 1917 National Challenge Cup final at Coats Field)

This game kicked off what has become the most enduring of U.S. team sporting competitions, in terms of continuity and longevity. The tournament has been held annually through epidemics, labor disputes, wars. The U.S. Open Cup is the world’s second longest continuously-operating football association cup competition, according to Josh Hakala www.thecup.us.com

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