6th Annual Congressional Soccer Match
Come watch as Democrats and Republicans face off at the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s 6th annual Congressional Soccer Match, presented by Nike, on Tuesday, May 22nd at Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC.
Gates will open at 5:00pm. The event is free and open to the public. Get your tickets at congressionalsoccer.org and cheer on Members of Congress and your favorite soccer and sports legends from the Fan Zone. To encourage your local Member of Congress to play in the match, email thematch@ussoccerfoundation.org.
To kick off the evening, members from 16 embassies will represent their countries in a mini world cup tournament. Following the Congressional Soccer Match, the Staffer Tournament will bring together staffers from Capitol Hill. Hill Staffers can register to play in the Staffer Tournament or nominate a colleague for the King/Queen of The Hill Penalty Kick Shoot Out.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Embassy Tournament
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Congressional Soccer Match
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Staffer Tournament
7:30pm – 9:00pm
All proceeds from the event will support the Foundation’s sports-based youth development programs serving children in underserved communities.
For more information about how to join the festivities and who is attending, visit congressionalsoccer.org. If you’re unable to attend the event, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for live updates from the event.