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 de-
feating FC Dallas in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup 
championship game in September; 
Whereas the owner of the Los Angeles Galaxy, Anschutz En-
tertainment 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 top-
seeded 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 sev-
eral 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 game-
winning goal of MLS Cup 2005 in overtime, was selected 
as the game’s Most Valuable Player, joining fellow Gua-
temalan 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 di-
verse audience from across Southern California; and 
Whereas all of Southern California is proud of the accom-
plishments of the Los Angeles Galaxy team, the entire 
Galaxy organization, and the dedicated and faithful Gal-
axy fans throughout the 2005 MLS season: Now, there-
fore, 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.