1955–56 in American soccer

The 1955–56 season was the 46th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer in the United States.

Soccer in the United States
Season1955-56
United States

National team

Men's

Matches played between July 1955 and June 1956.

Wins Losses Draws
0 1 0

League tables

American Soccer League

                             G    W   T   L   GF  GA  PTS
Uhrik Truckers               16   10   4   2   48  25   24
Elizabeth Falcons            16   10   4   2   45  26   24
Ludlow Lusitano              16   10   2   4   35  17   22
Newark Portuguese            16    7   5   4   40  24   19
Brookhattan                  16    6   1   9   31  29   13
New York Americans           15    4   5   6   34  30   13
Brooklyn Hakoah              16    4   5   6   23  34   13
Brooklyn Hispano             14    2   4   8   20  34    8
Baltimore Rockets            16    1   2  13   21  77    4

National Challenge Cup

The 43rd staging of the National Challenge Cup was held during the 1955–56 season. The competition began January 23, 1956, and the final leg of the championship was held on July 28, 1956. The Harmarville Hurricanes of Harmarville, Pennsylvania, won the title. It was the Hurricanes second title, and their first since 1952.

Semifinals Final
          
CA Danish American 1 1
IL Schwaben 2 2
IL Schwaben 1 0 2
PA Harmarville Hurricanes (a.e.t.) 0 3 3
PA Harmarville Hurricanes 1 1 2
NY New York Hakoah 0 1 1

References


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