SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 17 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 17 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now available HERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Friday, June 28:
Chicago Fire at New York Red Bulls (link)
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Nicolas Gaitan (English), Bastian Schweinsteiger (English): Veljko Paunovic talks about Bastian Schweinsteiger's representation at the 2019 MLS All-Star Game where he will face one of Paunovic's former teams in Atletico Madrid, and Bastian Schweinsteiger talks about the honor of representing the Fire in the All-Star Game for a second time in three years.
NY: coach Chris Armas (English), Sean Davis (English), Tim Parker (English), Bradley Wright-Phillips (English): Bradley Wright-Phillips talks about his progress and sharpness following a groin injury and how the feeling of getting close to returning to the pitch is like a "kid back at school."
Los Angeles Football Club at Colorado Rapids (link)
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Tristan Blackmon (English), Eddie Segura (Spanish), Pablo Sisniega (English and Spanish): Bob Bradley discusses the habits and work ethic of goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega whose parents are former Olympians, Eddie Segura talks about having a strong defensive group through the first part of the season, and Pablo Sisniega discusses the preparation for a two-game road trip..
COL:
coach Conor Casey (English), Kellyn Acosta (English): Conor Casey discusses his history with Bob Bradley and Kei Kamara's leadership, and Kellyn Acosta talks about facing the likes of Carlos Vela and Diego Rossi in this clash with the Western Conference leaders.
Saturday, June 29:
FC Cincinnati at Minnesota United FC (link)
CIN: coach Yoann Damet (English), Nick Hagglund (English), Emmanuel Ledesma (English and Spanish), Caleb Stanko (English), training broll: Nick Hagglund talks about the importance of trying to build off the positives from the club's previous match against the LA Galaxy.
MIN:
coach Adrian Heath (English), Ethan Finlay (English): Adrian Heath talks about not underestimating a team like Cincinnati, as Minnesota was once in a similar position as an expansion side, and Ethan Finlay discusses the team's goals to work their way up the conference table and capitalize on a number of home matches on the horizon.
Montreal Impact at Atlanta United (link)
MTL: coach Remi Garde (English and French): Remi Garde talks about Montreal's improved movement with the ball during Wednesday's victory against Portland.
ATL:
Brad Guzan (English): Brad Guzan talks about getting back on their feet quickly following a midweek loss to Toronto FC and return to the defensive form the group showed for the previous two months.
Philadelphia Union at New York City FC (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English): Jim Curtin discusses the club's midweek road draw against the New England Revolution and now preparing to face a New York City FC side that has only one loss thus far this season.
NYC:
coach Domenec Torrent (English), Valentin Castellanos (English): Domenec Torrent talks about the club's newest signing Gary Mackay-Steven, and Valentin Castellanos discusses the potential of playing a stronger role against Philadelphia with Heber unavailable for the match.
Orlando City SC at Columbus Crew SC (link)
ORL:
CLB:
Houston Dynamo at New England Revolution (link)
HOU:
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Teal Bunbury (English), Diego Fagundez (English): Bruce Arena talks about Houston's DaMarcus Beasley and his impressive career, and Teal Bunbury talks about the growth in confidence with Bruce Arena's impact in the club.
Toronto FC at D.C. United (link)
TOR: Greg Vanney (English): Greg Vanney discusses Toronto's three-goal performance and a victory against the defending MLS Cup winners Atlanta United.
DC:
LA Galaxy at San Jose Earthquakes (link)
LA: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (English): Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks about his striving for perfection, high expectations and the will to be No. 1.
SJ: Chris Wondolowski (English): Chris Wondolowski discusses his inclusion for the 2019 MLS All-Star Team and the opportunity to face Atletico Madrid in Orlando.
Sporting Kansas City at Real Salt Lake (link)
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Gerso Fernandes, Daniel Salloi (English): Peter Vermes talks about Real Salt Lake's energy and the difficulty playing at Rio Tinto Stadium, and Daniel Salloi talks about getting back in the win column against Columbus and building off of that moment.
RSL:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Seattle Sounders FC (link)
VAN: Andy Rose (English): Andy Rose, who spent four seasons with Seattle Sounders FC, talks about trying to get points at Seattle, and to start turning this string of draws into victories.
SEA:
coach Brian Schmetzer (English), Jordy Delem (English),
Kevin Leerdam (English), Danny Leyva (English), Harry Shipp (English), Brad Smith (English), Gustav Svensson (English):
Brian Schmetzer
discusses Jordan Morris' play with the U.S. Men's National Team and how his confidence level will bode well when he returns to club play.
Sunday, June 30:
FC Dallas at Portland Timbers (link)
DAL: Luchi Gonzalez (English and Spanish): Luchi Gonzalez talks about the need to regain what he felt were lost points in drawing Vancouver during the club's midweek matchup.
POR:
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