WHITE HOUSE

President Obama Shows Off His Team Spirit -- PICTURES

AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais

President Barack Obama holds up a Los Angeles Galaxy soccer jersey as he stands with player David Beckham, right, during a ceremony honoring the 2011 Major League Soccer champion Galaxy, Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

 

By National Journal Staff

Updated: May 16, 2012 | 3:58 p.m.
July 26, 2011 | 9:41 a.m.

President Obama welcomed the Major League Soccer champions to the White House this week. The Los Angeles Galaxy won the MLS championship in 2011. 

Here’s a look at some of the teams that have made Obama an honorary member:

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