The Congressional Soccer Match (CSM) is an annual event held in Washington, D.C. that brings together Members of Congress, Hill staffers, corporations, and community members and organizations in support of one cause: using soccer to improve children’s lives on and off the pitch. The event is a three-part event: The event is hosted by the United States Soccer Foundation. As one of the Foundation’s annual charity events, all proceeds from the Match go toward the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s proven programs. As of 2022, the defending champions are the Democrats.