Soccer Player Alejandro Bedoya Calls for Congress to End Gun Violence. Alejandro Bedoya, captain for the Philadelphia Union soccer team, recently took a very public stand against gun violence in the United States. While celebrating a goal during an MLS game against D.C. United, Bedoya grabbed an on-field microphone and shouted a message to Congress. Hey Congress, do something now. End gun violence. Let's go!, Alejandro Bedoya, ESPN. His outburst comes after two shootings over the weekend that left 29 dead and even more injured. . When asked after the game about his actions, Bedoya said it was a spur-of-the-moment decision that he felt he had to do. . I'm not going to sit idly and watch this stuff happen and not say something. Before I'm an athlete, before I'm a soccer player, I'm a human being first. This stuff affects me. I got kids, Alejandro Bedoya, via ESPN. Bedoya went on to say that he doesn’t care if he faces repercussions for his actions. I don't care. Fine me if they want. You know what? I've got to make a stand, Alejandro Bedoya, via ESPN.