DC Soccer Club is proud to announce Kraft Heinz as a Tournament Sponsor of the 2026 Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament, taking place June 19 at The Fields at RFK Campus. This year’s annual fundraising tournament combines honoring soccer pioneer Len Oliver with our World Cup Watch Party and community celebration.
As part of the sponsorship, Kraft Heinz will be onsite sharing samples of its new Kraft Mac & Cheese Soccer Shapes, a special World Cup-themed edition featuring soccer-inspired pasta shapes. Families attending the tournament will have the opportunity to try the iconic product’s new shape while celebrating the world's game alongside the local soccer community.
"We are grateful to Kraft Heinz for supporting this year's tournament and helping us celebrate Len Oliver's lasting impact on the game," said Michelle Alioto, Chief Experience Officer for DC Soccer Club. "Their partnership adds a fun World Cup experience for our families while helping advance the mission of creating opportunities for players, coaches, and referees throughout our soccer community."
More than just a day of competition, the Len Oliver 5v5 Memorial Tournament serves as an annual fundraiser honoring the legacy of Len Oliver, one of the most influential figures in Washington, DC soccer history. A member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame and former Director of Coaching for DC Soccer Club, Oliver dedicated decades to developing players, coaches, and referees while helping grow the game throughout the region.
All proceeds from the tournament support the Len Oliver Memorial Fund, which provides player scholarships and opportunities for coach and referee education and development. The fund helps remove barriers to participation and strengthens the soccer community by investing not only in players, but also in the coaches and referees who serve youth soccer programs across the District and surrounding region.
The 3rd Annual Len Oliver 5v5 Tournament welcomes recreational and travel players from across the region for a day of small-sided soccer, followed by a World Cup Watch Party featuring the United States versus Australia. The USA - Australia game kicks off at 3:00 pm on a giant outdoor screen on the grass area next to the tournament field. DC Soccer Club partnered with District Soccer and Events DC to bring the the World Cup Watch Party
Learn more about Kraft Mac & Cheese Soccer Shapes: https://www.kraftheinz.com/kraft-mac-and-cheese/products/00021000086474-mac-cheese-macaroni-and-cheese-dinner-with-soccer-pasta-shapes
