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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the men’s soccer team at the University of California, Santa Barbara.
On Sunday, UCSB completed a victorious 6-0 run in the NCAA Tournament and soundly defeated UCLA to claim the second Division 1 Title in school history.
As a proud alumna of UCSB, I know I speak for the student body and faculty, fellow alumni and the Santa Barbara community when I congratulate the Gauchos on their momentous victory.
Coach Tim Vom Steeg, himself a UCSB grad, and his coaching staff, deserve high praise for their leadership in guiding UCSB to its second College Cup Championship game in three years and first title.
Nick Perera was named the All-College Cup Most Outstanding Offensive Player and proved to be a tremendous asset to the Gauchos during the championship game, scoring a goal and assisting on the game-winning shot. Andy Iro, selected as the All-College Cup Most Outstanding Defensive Player, also greatly contributed to keeping UCLA at bay.
The quality of the UCSB soccer program is but one example of the fine institution that is UCSB, home to 5 Nobel Laureates as well as stellar athletic and extra-curricular programs.
Go Gauchos!
Pictured above: (center) Congresswoman Capps meets with Central Coast firefighters to discuss emergency preparedness.
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