[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7242-S7243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 936--CONGRATULATING THE LOS ANGELES GALAXY FOR 
                WINNING THE 2024 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP

  Mr. PADILLA (for himself and Mr. Schiff) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 936

       Whereas, on December 7, 2024, the Los Angeles Galaxy 
     (referred to in this preamble as the ``LA Galaxy'') defeated 
     the New York

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     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 Senate--
       (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 Secretary of the Senate 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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