Congratulating the Usa Men's Soccer Team

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Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise on the House floor to congratulate the men's national soccer team on their win this past week against Iran at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

After missing out on the 2018 World Cup, the United States returned this year for the first time in 8 years.

With draws against Wales and England to start the group stage, the U.S. needed a crucial win against Iran to advance to the knockout stage. The U.S. team delivered a 1-0 victory with a stellar goal by Christian Pulisic and a staunch defensive performance from goalie Matt Turner.

I know I join with my colleagues here in the U.S. House of Representatives and fans across the country in congratulating the men's national soccer team.

Throughout the World Cup, the team has shown class, respect, grit, and patriotism, inspiring a new generation of fans and youth across the country. Coach Gregg Berhalter and the entire team have made our country so proud. I look forward to cheering them on tomorrow as they face the Netherlands.

Go U.S.A. Beat the Dutch.

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