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The U.S. men's national soccer team wore orange armbands in support of gun control

Uruguay midfielder Fernando Gorriaran and U.S. defender Joe Scally chase the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer match on Sunday in Kansas City, Kan. (Charlie Riedel/AP)

During a friendly soccer match against Uruguay on Sunday, the U.S. men's national team wore orange armbands to raise awareness of gun violence and call on elected leaders in the United States to pass further restrictions on gun ownership.

In addition to the on-field display, the team also sent a letter to all members of Congress urging them to support stricter gun legislation in the aftermath of several recent mass shootings across the country.

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