Bipartisan Boot: Lawmakers lace up for 12th Annual Congressional Soccer Match to help underserved kids
Lawmakers from both parties participated in the 12th annual bipartisan Congressional Soccer Match in Washington, D.C. The event aimed to raise awareness for the U.S. Soccer Foundation's programs supporting underserved children. Republican lawmakers won the match 7-5, but Democrats maintain the overall championship record.
- ▪The Congressional Soccer Match brings together members of Congress, staffers, and soccer legends to support children's programs.
- ▪Carli Lloyd emphasized the unifying power of soccer, stating it brings smiles to everyone involved.
- ▪Alexi Lalas highlighted the importance of the U.S. Soccer Foundation's work in providing opportunities for kids through soccer.
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Republican and Democratic members of Congress set aside their political differences Wednesday night as they played in the 12th annual bipartisan Congressional Soccer Match at the Audi Field in Washington, D.C. The lawmakers joined soccer athletes in a friendly game to help raise awareness of the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s programs funded to help “transform the lives” of children in underserved communities. Recommended Stories Mamdani calls bedtime a foul and suspends curfews for Knicks NBA Finals run ‘Joy Reid sees everything through a political and racial prism’: Joe Concha Jaxson Dart draws line under Giants teammate criticism for introducing Trump at rally MULLIN HOPES WORLD CUP WILL STRENGTHEN FEDERAL COOPERATION WITH SANCTUARY CITIES “The Congressional Soccer Match is a unique,…
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