This weekend, at least 29 people were killed as a result of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, putting more pressure on politicians to take steps to address the nation’s gun laws.
On Sunday, Alejandro Bedoya let his voice be heard in the nation’s capital.
After scoring a goal in the first half of the Philadelphia Union’s nationally televised MLS match at D.C. United, Bedoya ran towards an on-field microphone and shouted his message — which audibly was picked up during the broadcast — to the viewers.
He wanted congress to finally take action to end gun violence in the United States.
Bedoya said:
“Congress, do something now. End gun violence. Let’s go!”
Bedoya, who has appeared in 66 games with the U.S. Men’s National Team, grew up in Weston, Fla. — about 15 minutes from Parkland where 17 students were killed in a 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Following that mass shooting, Bedoya wore an “MSD Strong” shirt underneath his jersey and offered a message of support for the Parkland community.
Heading into the game, he remained outspoken about gun issues. He posted this tweet earlier on Sunday.
