Congressional Soccer Match
The Congressional Soccer Match is an annual soccer game played each summer by members of the United States Congress. The game began in 2013 and in its current format in 2014. In the match, the Republicans and Democrats form separate teams and play against each other. The event is hosted by the United States Soccer Foundation and generally features members of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, and former professional players.[1] The money raised from the match is donated to local charities.[2]
| Locale | Washington, D.C. |
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| First meeting | Democrats 7–6 Republicans (April 13, 2015) |
| Latest meeting | Republicans 6–5 Democrats (May 21, 2019) |
| Next meeting | Spring 2021 |
| Statistics | |
| Meetings total | 7 |
| Most wins | Democrats (4) |
| Most player appearances | Cobi Jones (8) |
| Largest victory | Republicans 8–4 Democrats (April 13, 2015) |
The defending champions are the Republicans.[3]
Rosters
2018
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2019
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Results
Democrats Win Republicans Win Draw
| April 24, 2013 | Team Gray | 6–6 | Team Yellow | Hotchkiss Field |
| Report | Attendance: 400 |
| April 7, 2014 | Democrats | 7–6 | Republicans | RFK Stadium |
| Report | Attendance: 800 |
| April 13, 2015 | Republicans | 8–4 | Democrats | RFK Stadium |
| Report | Attendance: 800 | |||
| Note: Two 25 minute halves | ||||
| May 17, 2016 | Democrats | 7–4 | Republicans | RFK Stadium |
| Report | Attendance: 1,200 | |||
| Note: Two 25 minute halves | ||||
| May 24, 2017 | Democrats | 5–3 | Republicans | RFK Stadium |
Kihuen  Larsen Britt Olsen Harkes |
Report | Attendance: 1,000 | ||
| Note: Two 25 minute halves | ||||
| May 23, 2018 | Democrats | 5–4 | Republicans | Bucanan Field |
| Kihuen 1' |
Report | Attendance: 600 | ||
| Note: Two 25 minute halves | ||||
| May 21, 2019 | Republicans | 6–5 | Democrats | Audi Field |
| Report | Attendance: 1,000 | |||
| Note: Two 30 minute halves | ||||
| May 2020 | [Cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic] |
References
- "United legends competing in sixth annual Congressional Soccer Match". DCUnited.com. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- "Charity soccer match benefiting children living in underserved communities". U.S. Soccer Foundation.
- "REPUBLICANS BEAT THREE-TIME DEFENDING CHAMPIONS, DEMOCRATS, TO WIN 7TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL SOCCER MATCH". U.S. Soccer Foundation. May 22, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2019.