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1964 National Challenge Cup

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1964 National Challenge Cup
Dewar Challenge Cup
Tournament details
CountryUnited States
Defending championsPhiladelphia Ukrainian Nationals
Final positions
ChampionsLos Angeles Kickers (2nd title)
Runner-upPhiladelphia Ukrainian Nationals
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The 1964 National Challenge Cup was the 51st edition of the United States Soccer Football Association's annual open soccer championship, now called the U.S. Open Cup. The Los Angeles Kickers won their second title by defeating the Philadelphia Ukrainians in a replay at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles.[1][2] It was a rematch of the 1960 final, which Philadelphia won 5–3.[3]

Final

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Philadelphia Ukrainians (PA)2–2 OTLos Angeles Kickers-Victoria (CA)
Walter Chyzowych 44', 86' Helmut Weiss
Manuel Abaunza
Cambria Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: William Peters


Los Angeles Kickers-Victoria (CA)2–0Philadelphia Ukrainians (PA)
Al Zerhusen 77'
Helmut Weiss 83'
Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Henry Landauer

References

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  1. ^ Baxter, Kevin (September 24, 2024). "L.A. Kickers players finally get their long-deserved U.S. Open Cup tribute". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "1964 US Open Cup results". 1964 US Open Cup results TheCup.us. June 23, 1964. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  3. ^ Fontela, Jonah (September 21, 2024). "The City of Angels & the Open Cup: LA's Epic History from the '58 Kickers to Today". U.S. Soccer Federation. Retrieved November 13, 2024.