H. Res. 574

In the House of Representatives, U.S., 

December 13, 2005.

Whereas on November 13, 2005, the Los Angeles Galaxy won 

the 2005 Major League Soccer (MLS) championship by 

defeating the New England Revolution 1–0 in MLS Cup 

2005, in Frisco, Texas; 

Whereas the Galaxy’s victory in MLS Cup 2005 was the 

team’s second MLS championship in the last four years, 

the first also won over the New England Revolution in 

a 1–0 victory in MLS Cup 2002; 

Whereas the victory in the MLS Cup gave the Galaxy their 

second major championship of 2005, the first won by defeating FC Dallas in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 

championship game in September; 

Whereas the owner of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Anschutz Entertainment Group, has made the Galaxy the model MLS 

club through sound management and by instilling a 

team-first philosophy; 

Whereas Galaxy’s success is a result of contributions by the 

entire team, including players Chris Albright, Benjamin 

Benditson, Pablo Chinchilla, Mubarike Chisoni, Steve 

Cronin, Ednaldo da Conceicao, Landon Donovan, Todd 

Dunivant, Michael Enfield, Josh Gardner, Herculez 

Gomez, Guillermo Gonzalez, Alan Gordon, Ned Grabavoy, 
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Kevin Hartman, Ugo Ihemelu, David Johnson, Cobi 

Jones, Quavas Kirk, Tyrone Marshall, Paulo Nagamura, 

Joseph Ngwenya, Michael Nsien, Guillermo Ramirez, 

Troy Roberts, Marcelo Saragosa, Josh Saunders, Michael 

Umana, and Peter Vagenas; 

Whereas head coach Steve Sampson, and assistant coaches 

Afshin Ghotbi, Billy McNicol, and Ignacio Hernandez, 

Head Athletic Trainer Ivan Pierra, Team Administrator 

Anthony Garcia, and Equipment Manager Raul Vargas 

led the Galaxy to their second MLS championship by 

stressing teamwork and determination; 

Whereas the Galaxy went undefeated during the 2005 MLS 

playoffs, advancing to the MLS Cup by defeating the topseeded San Jose Earthquakes and the Colorado Rapids 

in the Western Conference playoffs and scoring seven 

goals and allowing just one over the span of four games, 

which included three shutouts; 

Whereas the Galaxy’s ability to win this season despite several player absences due to call-ups by the United States 

men’s national team is a testament to the skill of the 

coaching staff and the desire of the team to play with 

pride for the city of Los Angeles; 

Whereas midfielder Guillermo Ramirez, who scored the gamewinning goal of MLS Cup 2005 in overtime, was selected 

as the game’s Most Valuable Player, joining fellow Guatemalan and 2002 MLS Cup MVP Carlos Ruiz as the 

only Galaxy players ever to win this prestigious award; 

Whereas the Galaxy have the most devoted and spirited fans 

who contributed to eight sold out home games and 

brought the average home game attendance to 24,000 

people this season; 
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Whereas the Galaxy continue to captivate a growing and diverse audience from across Southern California; and 

Whereas all of Southern California is proud of the accomplishments of the Los Angeles Galaxy team, the entire 

Galaxy organization, and the dedicated and faithful Galaxy fans throughout the 2005 MLS season: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) congratulates the Los Angeles Galaxy on their 

victory in the 2005 Major League Soccer championship; 

and 

(2) recognizes the dedication and teamwork of all 

the players, coaches, and staff of the Galaxy, all of 

whom were instrumental in helping the Galaxy win their 

second MLS Cup championship.

Attest:

Clerk.