MLS won't punish player for imploring Congress to 'end gun violence' during goal celebration
Common sense prevailed, and as a result Philadelphia Union midfielder Alejandro Bedoya won’t face discipline from Major League Soccer for picking up a live microphone after scoring in Sunday’s 5-1 win over D.C. United and urging Congress to “do something” about the gun violence that claims almost 40,000 lives in the United States each year.
“The Major League Soccer family joins everyone in grieving for the loss of lives in Texas and Ohio, and we understand that our players and staff have strong and passionate views on this issue,” the statement read. “In regards to my statement during my goal celebration, it’s a shame it’s seen as a political one,” Bedoya, who represented the U.S. men’s national team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, wrote on Instagram on Monday, shortly after being named the MLS Player of the Week. “For me, my comments were simply humane. Sharing a sentiment that I consider most Americans can agree on.
Story continuesFining or suspending Bedoya for expressing that sentiment would’ve been a terrible look for MLS. But then the league has struggled to balance allowing free speech and keeping hateful signs, slogans or groups out of its stadiums.
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