# What This Bill Does

This is a congratulatory resolution from Congress officially recognizing and praising the Portland Thorns FC women's soccer team for winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship. Think of it like a formal "thank you" card from the House of Representatives to the team. It doesn't create any new laws, provide funding, or change how anything works—it's purely ceremonial recognition of the team's accomplishment.

The resolution highlights why the Thorns deserve this recognition. The team defeated Kansas City 2-0 to win their third championship, making them the first NWSL team ever to win three titles. Several players had standout seasons, including Sophia Smith, who became the youngest MVP in league history and the first player to win both the league MVP and championship MVP in the same year. The resolution also celebrates veteran player Christine Sinclair, who won her third championship with the same club—a first in the league.

Beyond the sports achievements, the resolution specifically praises the Thorns organization for its charitable work. The team donated $140,000 from playoff ticket sales to four charities supporting girls' sports and education, and together with the Portland Timbers soccer club, they've donated over $550,000 to Oregon charities in 2022. The resolution also acknowledges that the team showed resilience after a difficult period when the league investigated serious allegations of abuse within the organization.

Ultimately, this resolution serves as official congressional recognition of both the team's athletic excellence and their community contributions. It has no direct impact on everyday people's lives, but it does represent Congress taking time to celebrate a professional women's sports team's success and their commitment to giving back to their community.

Commending and congratulating the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship.

Blumenauer, Earl

 <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">This resolution congratulates the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship and completing a successful 2022 season.</p>