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MLS' Alejandro Bedoya Urges Congress Action on Gun Violence After Scoring Goal

Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya used his celebration to send a message to Congress when he scored in the third minute against D.C. United on Sunday.

Bedoya beat D.C. goalkeeper Bill Hamid with a low shot into the bottom left corner.

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Upon savoring the goal with his teammates, Bedoya grabbed a field-level microphone and said, "Hey Congress, do something now. End gun violence," per The Athletic's Pablo Maurer.