The Congressional Soccer Match (CSM) is an annual event held in Washington, D.C., that features Members of Congress, Hill staffers, corporations, and community members to participate in a soccer tournament.
The event has historically consisted of an Embassy Tournament, the Congressional Soccer Match, and a Congressional Staff vs. Lobbyist Match.
In 2025, the format was updated to feature two 20-minute 7v7 matches decided by aggregate score for both the Congressional Soccer Match and the Congressional Staff vs. Lobbyist Match. New additions to the festivities included a skills challenge involving participants from the Embassy community, local youth, and congressional staffers.
The event is hosted by the United States Soccer Foundation. As one of the Foundation’s annual charity events, all proceeds from the event support the Foundation’s life-changing programs that help children in underserved communities embrace active and healthy lifestyles while nurturing their personal growth through trained coach-mentors.
As of 2026, the defending champions are the Republicans. Results
+Congressional Staff vs LobbyistsYear FormatFinalScoreChampion 2023One 11v11 match consisting of two 25-minute halves.Congressional Staff vs Lobbyist 0vs1Lobbyist Team2024One 11v11 match consisting of two 25-minute halves.Congressional Staff vs Lobbyist2vs2Lobbyist Team wins in PKs 3-1 (3Pks)2025The match featured two 20-minute games in a 7v7 format, with the winner determined by aggregate score.Congressional Staff vs Lobbyist4vs9Lobbyists Teams2026The match featured two 20-minute games in a 7v7 format, with the winner determined by aggregate score.Congressional Staff vs Lobbyist7vs5Congressional Staff
Embassy Tournament +Congressional Soccer Match - Embassy TournamentYear FormatFinalScoreChampion 2017Round robinSpain2018Round robinGeorgia201916 (round robin + knockout stage)Denmark vs Norway1vs0Denmark202221 (round robin + knockout stage)Croatia vs United Kingdom2vs1Croatia202316 (round robin + knockout stage)Ukraine vs Denmark0vs1Denmark202416 (round robin + knockout stage)Denmark vs Chile1vs2Chile2025Format ChangeDid not happen2026Embassy Cup FinalDenmark vs Saudi Arabia2vs2* (penalty kicks)Saudi Arabia
See also Congressional Baseball Game Soccer in the United States
References
External links Congressional Soccer Match