SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 10 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 10 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now availableHERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Friday, May 3:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Colorado Rapids (link)
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Felipe (English), Doneil Henry (English): Marc Dos Santos discusses how the defensive unit had been the club's identity this season, and talks about Colorado's danger in the offense including former Whitecaps FC striker Kei Kamara, and Felipe talks about how the midfield group needs to be sharper and produce more for the team.
COL:
coach Conor Casey (English), Nicolas Mezquida (English), Padraig Smith (English): Conor Casey talks about his task and challenge in leading the club as interim head coach, Nicolas Mezquida previews the match against Vancouver, and Padraig Smith discusses the club's coaching change and expectations for the season.
Saturday, May 4:
LA Galaxy at New York Red Bulls (link)
LA: coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto (English and Spanish), Jonathan dos Santos (Spanish), Sebastian Lletget (English): Guillermo Barros Schelotto discusses the team's matchup against the Red Bulls, Sebastian Lletget talks about the team's second-half performances and mentality, and Jonathan dos Santos discusses the team's string of recent results.
NY: coach Chris Armas (English), Aaron Long (English): Chris Armas provides an update on striker Bradley Wright-Phillips and Aaron Long discusses limiting Galaxy striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time, space and tendencies.
FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo (link)
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Reggie Cannon (English), Edwin Cerrillo (English and Spanish), Jesse Gonzalez (English and Spanish), Reto Ziegler (English): Luchi Gonzalez discusses the Texas rivalry and the impact of Paxton Pomykal's recent injury, and Reggie Cannon talks about the importance of doing well against in-state rival Houston even during his Development Academy days.
HOU: coach Wilmer Cabrera (English and Spanish), Maynor Figueroa (Spanish), Tommy McNamara (English): Tommy McNamara talks about his MLS career and the possibility of playing in his 100th league game this weekend.
Toronto FC at Orlando City SC (link)
TOR:
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Tesho Akindele (English), Uri Rosell (English): James O'Connor discusses the intensity and movement being showcased among the players, and Tesho Akindele talks how he's playing some of his best soccer right now and sees improvement and understanding among the roster.
New York City FC at Montreal Impact (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Alex Ring (English): Domenec Torrent discusses Heber's qualities in improving the club's attack and Alex Ring talks about how pleased he is with the team's play during a five-game unbeaten streak and returning to his preferred No. 6 position.
MTL: coach Remi Garde (English and French), Samuel Piette (English and French), Daniel Lovitz (English): Samuel Piette discusses how the defense is making Stade Saputo a tough place for opposing teams to score goals, and Daniel Lovitz talks about Montreal's early success in Eastern Conference action but still many games to be played.
New England Revolution at Philadelphia Union (link)
NE: coach Brad Friedel (English), Cody Cropper (English), Andrew Farrell (English), DeJuan Jones (English): Brad Friedel discusses building off Saturday's draw at Sporting Kansas City and Andrew Farrell comments on the team's away form this season.
PHI:Fafa Picault (English): Fafa Picault talks about his role within the Union's system and now building off of their midweek momentum with the turnaround coming up against New England.
Columbus Crew SC at D.C. United (link)
CLB: coach Caleb Porter (English), Hector Jimenez (English), Eduardo Sosa (Spanish, with English translation): Caleb Porter discusses the opportunity to take a hard look at how they have fallen short in recent matches, and Hector Jimenez talks about his role in keeping the club on the same page during these times.
DC: coach Ben Olsen (English), Wayne Rooney (English): Ben Olsen discusses the familiarity of Columbus and Wayne Rooney talks about needing to create more scoring chances in the attack and improve their composure, especially in the second halves of matches.
Seattle Sounders FC at Minnesota United FC (link)
SEA:
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English), Osvaldo Alonso (Spanish)., Vito Mannone (English): Adrian Heath discusses the club's defensive performances in two clean-sheet wins, Osvaldo Alonso talks about the mentality of the group following their match in Toronto in mid-April, and Vito Mannone talks about Allianz Field's "Wonderwall" and the stadium environment.
Portland Timbers at Real Salt Lake (link)
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English and Spanish), Larrys Mabiala (English), Bill Tuiloma (English), Diego Valeri (English and Spanish): Giovanni Savarese discusses the team's attitude against Toronto FC and the commitment to one another, Larrys Mabiala speaks about the state of the team, Bill Tuiloma talks about the team's defensive chemistry in recent matches, and Diego Valeri discusses the club's progress throughout the season.
RSL:
FC Cincinnati at San Jose Earthquakes (link)
CIN: Spencer Richey (English): Spencer Richey talks about needing to create their own luck following a midweek loss and exudes confidence in the group in turning things around.
SJ: coach Matias Almeyda (Spanish, with English subtitles), Daniel Vega (Spanish): Matias Almeyda talks about his soccer philosophy that involves in everyone playing and committed, versus relying on key individual efforts.
Chicago Fire at Los Angeles Football Club (link)
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Johan Kappelhoff (English), CJ Sapong (English): Veljko Paunovic discusses the team's two previous road matches against New York City FC and the Montreal Impact, Johan Kappelhof talks about the importance in finishing chances following two close matches last week, and CJ Sapong says a positive result against LAFC would be a true character statement for the team.
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Eduard Atuesta (Spanish), Jordan Harvey (English): Bob Bradley talks about the respect the club has for a FIFA World Cup-renowned player like Chicago's Bastian Schweinsteiger and Jordan Harvey talks about the confidence the club has returning to Banc of California Stadium.
Sunday, May 5:
Atlanta United at Sporting Kansas City (link)
ATL:
SKC:
coach Peter Vermes (English), Krisztian Nemeth (English), Kelyn Rowe (English): Peter Vermes talks about the opportunity that other players have to step up with multiple injuries among the roster, and Kelyn Rowe discusses collectively improving their organization on the defensive end.
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