SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 29 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 29 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now available HERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Saturday, Sept. 21:
San Jose Earthquakes at Atlanta United (link)
SJ: coach Matias Almeyda (Spanish), Jackson Yueill (English): Matias Almeyda speaks about the remaining matches of the season, and Jackson Yueill talks about defending against Josef Martinez and Atlanta's attack to try and bring back three points.
ATL: coach Frank de Boer (English): Frank de Boer talks about facing San Jose's playing system under Matias Almeyda and the energy that Quakes have shown.
Columbus Crew SC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (link)
CLB: coach Caleb Porter (English), Artur (English), Eloy Room (English): Caleb Porter talks about Columbus' good run of form on the road, and Artur previews the matchup against Vancouver.
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Derek Cornelius (English): Marc Dos Santos reflects on the club's victory against Houston and looks toward a more consistent approach against Columbus, and Derek Cornelius talks about his mentality and improvement during this stretch.
Chicago Fire at FC Cincinnati (link)
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Kenneth Kronholm (English): Veljko Paunovic discusses the team's preparations for a must-win match against Cincinnati, and Kenneth Kronholm talks about the club's positive attitude heading into Saturday.
CIN: coach Ron Jans (English), Fatai Alashe (English): Ron Jans speaks about the club's spirit and passion and looking to carry that into this matchup against the Fire, and Fatai Alashe looks back on getting into the mix with a recent start at center back.
Real Salt Lake at New England Revolution (link)
RSL: coach Freddy Juarez (English), Corey Baird (English): Freddy Juarez talks about showing more conviction to get back to a more confident approach heading to New England, and Corey Baird discusses not taking the game lightly as he anticipates a strong battle against New England, which is also looking to secure a playoff spot.
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Teal Bunbury (English), Brandon Bye (English), Matt Turner (English): Bruce Arena provides his thoughts on RSL goalkeeper Nick Rimando's career and talks about Carles Gil's quick adaptation to the Revs, and Teal Bunbury talks about needing to maximize points so New England isn't relying on other clubs' results.
Orlando City SC at Houston Dynamo (link)
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Carlos Ascues (Spanish, with English translation), Benji Michel (English), training broll: James O'Connor talks about the matchup against Houston, featuring two clubs looking to fight their way up their respective conference standings, and Benji Michel discusses breaking down the Dynamo this weekend.
HOU: coach Davy Arnaud (English), Adam Lundqvist (English): Davy Arnaud discusses the growing partnership in the attack with Christian Ramirez and Mauro Manotas, and Adam Lundqvist talks about setting the tone and dictating the tempo at home against Orlando.
Colorado Rapids at Sporting Kansas City (link)
COL: coach Robin Fraser (English), Andre Shinyashiki (English), Sam VInes (English): Robin Fraser discusses the history of the matchup between Colorado and Kansas City and scrapping for every point, Andre Shinyashiki talks about the tight Western Conference table and Sam Vines speaks about improving their pressure in the opening minutes against SKC.
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Gerso Fernandes (English), Graham Zusi (English): Peter Vermes talks about Robin Fraser's impact in Colorado, and Gerso Fernandes and Graham Zusi discusses fighting through the final weeks whether SKC can climb into the postseason picture or not.
Montreal Impact at LA Galaxy (link)
MTL: Bacary Sagna (English and French), Ignacio Piatti (French): Bacary Sagna discusses seeing Ignacio Piatti scoring goals again following a Leg 1 victory against Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship Final.
LA: coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto (English and Spanish), Uriel Antuna (Spanish), Jonathan Dos Santos (Spanish), Daniel Steres (English): Guillermo Barros Schelotto talks about getting a better place in the Western Conference table, and Daniel Steres discusses minimizing mental lapses to make a deep run.
Toronto FC at Los Angeles Football Club (link)
TOR:
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Steven Beitashour (English): Bob Bradley previews the match against Toronto and the Reds' improvement and confidence of late, and Steven Beitashour talks about potentially going up against Laurent Ciman, LAFC's former captain.
Sunday, Sept. 22:
Minnesota United FC at Portland Timbers (link)
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English), Mason Toye (English): Adrian Heath talks about the difficulty of the final stretch as the club looks toward qualifying for its first postseason, and Mason Toye reflects on the bounce-back win against Real Salt Lake and coming out strong against Portland.
POR:
New York City FC at FC Dallas (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Keaton Parks (English): Domenec Torrent discusses Keaton Parks' emergence, Maxi Moralez's return and updates Heber's injury, and Keaton Parks talks about returning to his home in Dallas and his experiences growing up there.
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Michael Barrios (Spanish), Brandon Servania (English), Reto Ziegler (English):
Philadelphia Union at New York Red Bulls (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Andre Blake (English), Fafa Picault (English): Jim Curtin praises the play of the back line against the Los Angeles Football Club and Atlanta, and Andre Blake discusses facing the Red Bulls' press and expects the game will have a playoff feel to it.
NY:
Seattle Sounders FC at D.C. United (link)
SEA:
DC: coach Ben Olsen (English), Steven Birnbaum (English): Ben Olsen talks about being sharper with the ball and maintaining its defensive composure as the club is in the mix for the postseason, and Steven Birnbaum previews the matchup against a tough Seattle attack and comments on the club's back-to-back clean sheets.
Each week soundbytes previewing the games will be available here:
https://mlssoccer.box.com/soundbytes
Postgame reactions will be available here:
https://mlssoccer.box.com/PostgameSound
