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1890-91 American Cup
The 1891 American Cup was the seventh edition of the soccer tournament organized by the American Football Association. The Fall River East Ends won their first title, keeping the title in Fall River for the fourth year running. Fall River Olympic won the title in 1890 and Fall River Rovers won in 1888 and 1889.

Round 1
The drawing for round one took place on Saturday September 20. Caledonian drew a bye to Round 2. Matches to be played on or before October 18.

Eastern District
One source gave the final score as 7-0. Another gave the half-time score as 7-0 and the final as 10-1.

A protest was entered by Fall River Olympic. The match was ordered to be played again on the Pawtucket grounds by November 15.

Western District
Thistles failed to show up. Match was given to Kearney Rovers.

Two sources gave a final score of 13-0. Two others gave a final score of 14-0.

ONT withdrew.

Round 2
The drawing for round two took place on Saturday October 25, matches to be played within the next six weeks.

Eastern District
Match was protested by East Ends, but the protest was dismissed.

Western District
Match was protested by Nonpareils, but the protest was dismissed.

Round 3
Round 3 matches were arranged at a meeting on Saturday December 20. Nonpareil to play Longfellows and Fall River East Ends to play Fall River Rovers, on or before the First Saturday in March.

Eastern District
Fall River Rovers entered a protest. A meeting was held on Saturday March 14 to consider the protest but a quorum was not present.