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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1619 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1619

Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League 
                              Soccer Cup.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 18, 2024

Ms. Barragan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
             the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Congratulating the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 2024 Major League 
                              Soccer Cup.

Whereas, on December 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Galaxy (referred to in this 
        preamble as the ``LA Galaxy'') defeated the New York Red Bulls by a 
        final score of 2 to 1 to win the 2024 Major League Soccer (referred to 
        in this preamble as the ``MLS'') Cup;
Whereas this victory marks the sixth MLS Cup for the LA Galaxy franchise and 
        their tenth overall finals appearance;
Whereas the LA Galaxy was undefeated at home at Dignity Health Sports Park 
        throughout the entire 2024 MLS season and playoff run;
Whereas, during the 2024 playoffs, the LA Galaxy defeated the Colorado Rapids, 
        the Minnesota United FC, the Seattle Sounders FC, and the New York Red 
        Bulls en route to winning the MLS Cup;
Whereas the LA Galaxy was the only team to reach the conference finals that 
        finished the regular season in the top 3 in their conference;
Whereas the LA Galaxy scored a record 18 goals throughout the playoffs;
Whereas the LA Galaxy leads the league with 6 MLS Cup titles;
Whereas goals scored by Gabriel Pec, Joseph Paintsil, and Dejan Joveljic on 
        November 24, 2024, marked the first time in MLS postseason history that 
        3 teammates have each scored 2 goals in the same match;
Whereas Dejan Joveljic led the league in the playoffs with 6 goals and also had 
        2 assists;
Whereas every member of the 2024 LA Galaxy roster played a key part in winning 
        the MLS Cup during this historic season;
Whereas the LA Galaxy secured its first MLS Cup title in 10 years;
Whereas the LA Galaxy Foundation continues to advance the game of soccer and 
        make a positive impact in the community through volunteerism, financial 
        support, and programming; and
Whereas LA Galaxy fans never stopped supporting the team throughout the 2024 
        season, playing a key role in motivating their team to victory: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Los Angeles Galaxy for winning the 
        2024 Major League Soccer Cup;
            (2) recognizes the achievements and contributions of the 
        entire Los Angeles Galaxy organization, including the players, 
        coaches, management, front office staff, and support staff in 
        bringing the Major League Soccer Cup back to Los Angeles; and
            (3) respectfully directs the Clerk of the House of 
        Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
        to--
                    (A) the controlling owner of the Los Angeles 
                Galaxy, Philip Anschutz;
                    (B) the president and CEO of AEG, the ownership 
                group of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Dan Beckerman; and
                    (C) the president of business operations and chief 
                operating officer of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Thomas 
                Braun.
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