Midweek SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 18 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 18 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now available HERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Wednesday, July 3:
Seattle Sounders FC at New York City FC (link)
SEA:
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Alexander Ring (English): Domenec Torrent talks about how he has adapted since joining the club midway through the 2018 season, and Alexander Ring talks about their form and having the right mix of players.
Philadelphia Union at Orlando City SC (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Kacper Przybylko (English), Kai Wagner (English): Jim Curtin discusses a much improved and disciplined Orlando side, and Kacper Przybylko and Kai Wagner talk about the road thus far in their first MLS games this season.
ORL:
coach James O'Connor (English), Tesho Akindele (English), Robin Jansson (English), training broll: James O'Connor praised the club's defensive shape and Tesho Akindele credited his teammates for putting him in good positions progressively this season.
Atlanta United at Chicago Fire (link)
ATL: coach Frank de Boer (English), Julian Gressel (English), Miles Robinson (English): Frank de Boer talks about the team as it hits the halfway point of the season, Julian Gressel discusses his midfield role and Miles Robinson talks about the growing confidence Atlanta is showing in him as he develops into a regular starter.
CHI:
coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Dax McCarty (English), Nemanja Nikolic (English): Veljko Paunovic talks about executing better in the final third against Atlanta, and Dax McCarty discusses making their own luck to get out of the club's current rut heading into a big test.
San Jose Earthquakes at Minnesota United FC (link)
SJ: Daniel Vega (Spanish), Jackson Yueill (English): Jackson Yueill reflects on the Cali Clasico victory against the LA Galaxy and stringing wins together, and returning to his home state of Minnesota for this midweek matchup.
MIN:
coach Adrian Heath (English), Chase Gasper (English): Adrian Heath discusses the team's recent 7-1 victory against FC Cincinnati and the differences he sees in San Jose compared to two months ago, while Chase Gasper talks about his first MLS start and the club's energy playing at Allianz Field.
Los Angeles Football Club at Sporting Kansas City (link)
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Josh Perez (English), Pablo Sisniega (English), Rodolfo "Fito" Zelaya (Spanish): Bob Bradley talks about the multiple leaders from Carlos Vela to Steven Beitashour are setting the tone themselves, and facing former LAFC player Benny Fehilhaber, and Pablo Sisniega discusses rebounding from a weekend loss against the Colorado Rapids in his debut.
SKC:
coach Peter Vermes (English), Matt Besler (English), Benny Feilhaber (English): Peter Vermes discusses measuring the SKC organization with an LAFC side that he labels as the best team in the league, and Matt Besler talks about returning home after a long stretch on the road.
New York Red Bulls at Houston Dynamo (link)
NY: coach Chris Armas (English), Alex Muyl (English), Sean Nealis (English): Chris Armas talks about the impact of having Bradley Wright-Phillips back in the fold in matches and at training, and Alex Muyl says this Red Bulls side has done a strong job of not overlooking any opponents this season.
HOU: coach Wilmer Cabrera (English), Juan David Cabezas (English and Spanish), Darwin Ceren (Spanish), Joe Willis (English): Juan David Gabezas discusses facing a Red Bulls side that continually pressures opponents, and Joe Willis talks about having the full squad together in a return home and the foundation of the Dynamo's defense.
Columbus Crew SC at Real Salt Lake (link)
CLB: coach Caleb Porter (English), Luis Argudo (English), Pedro Santos (English): Caleb Porter discusses rotating some players in during this tight window in Crew SC's schedule, and Luis Argudo talks about turning the season around as the midway point has passed.
RSL: coach Mike Petke (English), Aaron Herrera (English), Albert Rusnak (English), Sebastian Saucedo (English): Mike Petke talks about the ebbs and flows in MLS and reflects on building off of last year's special campaign, and Albert Rusnak discusses the tightness of the Western Conference standings and how many teams could be fighting for a postseason spot come the final weeks of the season.
Thursday, July 4:
New England Revolution at Colorado Rapids (link)
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Juan Agudelo (English), Edgar Castillo (English), Matt Turner (English): Bruce Arena talks about the club's fight in pulling out a victory against Houston, Juan Agudelo discusses playing a more central midfield role recently, and Edgar Castillo talks about facing a Rapids side he represented in 2018.
COL:
D.C. United at FC Dallas (link)
DC: coach Ben Olsen (English), Russell Canouse (English): Ben Olsen discusses Junior Moreno's play for Venezuela in Copa America and his return to MLS, and Russell Canouse talks about the club's much improved road play compared to last year.
DAL:
coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Bryan Acosta (Spanish), Ryan Hollingshead (English), Paxton Pomykal (English): Luchi Gonzalez talks about the consistency of the club's defensive line, and Paxton Pomykal discusses the strong attack that D.C. United pose.
Toronto FC at LA Galaxy (link)
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LA:
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