IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1179 
Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League Soccer 
championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 13, 2018 
Mr. LEWIS of Georgia (for himself, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. CARTER 
of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. 
WOODALL, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. LOUDERMILK, 
Mr. GRAVES of Georgia, Mrs. HANDEL, Mr. AUSTIN SCOTT of Georgia, 
and Mr. ALLEN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 
Major League Soccer championship. 
Whereas, on December 8, 2018, Atlanta United FC won the 
2018 Major League Soccer (‘‘MLS’’) Cup championship; 
Whereas over 70,000 spectators filled Mercedes-Benz Sta-
dium in downtown Atlanta to watch the MLS Cup cham-
pionship; 
Whereas Atlanta United FC, with goals scored by Josef 
Martı´nez and Franco Escobar, defeated the Portland 
Timbers in the MLS Cup championship match with a 
score of 2–0; 
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•HRES 1179 IH 
Whereas Atlanta United FC, known by their fans as the Five 
Stripes, won their first MLS Cup championship in only 
their second season playing in the MLS; 
Whereas Atlanta United FC succeeded in bringing the city of 
Atlanta its first major professional sports championship 
in 23 years; 
Whereas the dedicated fans of Atlanta United FC provided 
vocal strength and support to the club throughout the 
challenging 2018 MLS season; 
Whereas Atlanta United FC forward Josef Martı´nez, logging 
both a goal and an assist during the MLS Cup cham-
pionship, was named most valuable player by the MLS 
for his achievements during the 2018 season; 
Whereas Gerardo Martino, head coach of Atlanta United FC, 
and the entire coaching and technical staff, demonstrated 
commendable composure and leadership throughout the 
MLS regular and postseasons; 
Whereas Darren Eales, club president, as well as the execu-
tive staff, provided tremendous guidance in leading At-
lanta United FC to its first league championship; 
Whereas Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United FC founder and 
owner, assembled an outstanding organization; and 
Whereas the entire Atlanta United FC roster deserves rec-
ognition for their extraordinary skill, resolve, and perse-
verance to win the 2018 MLS Cup championship, includ-
ing Brad Guzan, Franco Escobar, Michael Parkhurst, 
Greg Garza, Leandro Gonz´alez Pirez, Darlington Nagbe, 
Josef Martı´nez, Ezequiel Barco, Romario Williams, 
Miguel Almiro´n, Eric Remedi, Miles Robinson, Jose´ 
Herna´ndez, Sal Zizzo, Hector Villalba, Chris McCann, 
Jeff Larentowicz, Brandon Vazquez, Chris Goslin, 
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•HRES 1179 IH 
George Bello, Mikey Ambrose, Lagos Kunga, Julian 
Gressel, Alec Kann, Jon Gallagher, Mitch Hildebrandt, 
Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu, Oliver Shannon, Andrew 
Carleton, and Kevin Kratz: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Atlanta United FC and its 
dedicated fans on winning the 2018 Major League 
Soccer Cup championship; 
(2) recognizes the contributions of the Atlanta 
United FC players, coaches, and leadership of the 
organization; and 
(3) joins with the people of Atlanta and soccer 
fans everywhere in celebrating Atlanta United FC’s 
first championship victory. 
Æ 
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