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.