In one of the more odd incidents in U.S. soccer administrative history , Peel terminated Cahill , who was the association 's first vice president , accusing Cahill of attacking him with a knife .
Peel was elected for a third time in 1923 , narrowly defeating Thomas Cahill .
In one of the more odd incidents in U.S. soccer administrative history , Peel terminated Thomas Cahill , who was the association 's first Thomas Cahill   , accusing Thomas Cahill of attacking Peel with a knife .
Peel was elected for a third time in 1923 , narrowly defeating Thomas Cahill .