Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya delivered a passionate on-field plea to end gun violence following his goal against D.C. United on Sunday night.
During a nationally televised game in the U.S. capital, Bedoya opened the scoring for his side at Audi Field.
After celebrating with his teammates, and with the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives just two miles away, Bedoya ran over to an on-field microphone and made his voice heard loud and clear.
“Congress, do something now. End gun violence. Let’s go!" the veteran midfielder shouted.
Bedoya's plea came just one day after two separate gun massacres in the United States killed a total of 29 people and wounded dozens more.