American Football Association (1884–1924)

The American Football Association (AFA) was the first try in the United States to start a soccer sports league.

It was the second oldest sports league in America. It was also the oldest soccer sports League. The oldest sports league in America was National League of baseball. This league was founded in 1876.

American Cup
The American Football Association created the "American Football Association Challenge Cup". This was also called the "American Cup". It was the first large soccer competition in America. This first happened in 1884. In the 1890s, New England had economic issues. Because of this, the AFA stopped holding the cup from 1899 until 1906.

In the 1910s, the American Cup became less important. This is because the National Challenge Cup was established. The competition last happened in 1924.

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Category:1884 establishments in the United States
Category:1925 disestablishments in North America
Category:Soccer leagues in the United States