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Alejandro Bedoya Uses On-Field Mic to Tell Congress to 'End Gun Violence' After Goal

After two mass shootings within less than 24 hours that killed 29 people this weekend, Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya used his platform to make a plea to members of the United States' Congress.

Following a goal in the first half the Union's game at D.C. United, Bedoya ran toward an on-field microphone and shouted his message. Bedoya yelled, "Congress, do something now. End gun violence. Let's go!"

So Ale Bedoya grabbed a field-level mic after scoring his goal and shouted, live on national television:

"HEY CONGRESS, DO SOMETHING. END GUN VIOLENCE NOW.