SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 11 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 11 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, May 10:
Portland Timbers at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (link)
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English and Spanish), Brian Fernandez (Spanish, with English translation), Diego Valeri (English and Spanish): Giovanni Savarese speaks about the addition of new Designated Player Brian Fernandez and the final stretch of games before their Providence Park return, Brian Fernandez shares his thoughts about the Timbers, and Diego Valeri discusses Brian Fernandez's arrival.
VAN:
coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Andy Rose (English), Russell Teibert (English): Marc Dos Santos discusses how he feels the club form and confidence is at a season high going up against Portland, Andy Rose talks about Fredy Montero's strong play against Colorado, and Jake Nerwinski previews an important Cascadia match against the visiting Portland Timbers.
Saturday, May 11:
Montreal Impact at FC Cincinnati (link)
MTL:
CIN: coach Yoann Damet (English and French), Fanendo Adi (English), Justin Hoyte (English), Roland Lamah (French), Kendall Waston (English), training broll: Yoann Damet talks about putting the focus on the players and their improvement on the field as he heads into his first match as interim head coach, and Justin Hoyte discusses how the team has embraced the challenge of adjusting to an interim head coach.
New York Red Bulls at FC Dallas (link)
NY: coach Chris Armas (English): Chris Armas talks about an energetic FC Dallas team that is strong on possession and is fun to watch, and how this could pose a good test on the road.
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English and Spanish), Jesus Ferreira (Spanish), Matt Hedges (English), Reto Ziegler (English and Spanish): Luchi Gonzalez previews the Red Bulls match and talks about the absence of Michael Barrios this week, and Reto Ziegler talks about the home advantage they have in Dallas
Philadelphia Union at Toronto FC (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Auston Trusty (English), Kai Wagner (English): Jim Curtin thanks David Accam's contributions before a trade that was made at the end of the Primary Transfer Window, and Auston Trusty talks about the team's mindset traveling to Toronto, and Kai Wagner discusses the early-season success and mentality as the club maintains a strong position in the Eastern Conference.
TOR:
New York City FC at LA Galaxy (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Anton Tinnerholm (English): Anton Tinnerholm talks about the comfort that the club has found in the formation and approach within the club to limit other teams' chances
LA:
Los Angeles Football Club at Columbus Crew SC (link)
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Mark-Anthony Kaye (English), Diego Rossi (Spanish): Bob Bradley discusses trying to establish an identity in every single game and Mark-Anthony Kaye talks about seeing the way teams change up their approach against LAFC.
CLB:Federico Higuain (English), Gyasi Zardes (English): Federico Higuain and Gyasi Zardes talk about the challenge going up against LAFC, which is currently one of the best clubs in MLS.
San Jose Earthquakes at New England Revolution (link)
SJ: coach Matias Almeyda (Spanish, with English subtitles), Harold Cummings (Spanish), Tommy Thompson (English): Matias Almeyda discusses staying concentrated against opposing teams, Harold Cummings speaks about the team's current run and playing down a man for 40 minutes against Cincinnati, and Tommy Thompson discusses the club's recent turnaround.
NE:
Minnesota United FC at Chicago Fire (link)
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English), Jan Gregus (English): Adrian Heath talks about the Chicago Fire's experience with the likes of Dax McCarty and Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Jan Gregus discusses the keys toward a more effective attack.
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Nemanja Nikolic (English): Veljko Paunovic talks about facing Minnesota and gain some momentum for a winning streak, and Nemanja NIkolic reflects on the club's strong offensive performance against New England.
Real Salt Lake at Colorado Rapids (link)
RSL:
COL: coach Conor Casey (English), Jonathan Lewis (English), Sam Vines (English): Conor Casey discusses the need for the fans to get behind the club as it tries to find its first win, Jonathan Lewis talks about his excitement and potential to bring a spark to his new club, and Sam Vines discusses the meaning of the rivalry against Real Salt Lake.
Houston Dynamo at Seattle Sounders FC (link)
HOU: coach Wilmer Cabrera (English and Spanish), AJ DeLaGarza, Romell Quioto (Spanish): Wilmer Cabrera discusses how this Seattle match will gauge the level of where the club is at in this matchup of two of the top four teams in the Western Conference, and AJ DeLaGarza talks about how imperative it is to get points on the road to build on what the Dynamo have done thus far.
SEA: coach Brian Schmetzer (English), general manager Garth Lagerwey (English), Stefan Frei (English): Brian Schmetzer discusses the key return of Joevin Jones who was added before the end of the Primary Transfer Window, Garth Lagerwey talks about the club's roster additions of Xavier Arreaga and Joevin Jones to bring some balance to the club, and Stefan Frei reflects on last week's match against Minnesota United to rally for a draw against former teammate Osvaldo Alonso.
Sunday, May 12:
Orlando City SC at Atlanta United (link)
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Joao Moutinho (English), Brian Rowe (English), training broll: James O'Connor discusses the task of facing an in-form Atlanta side at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Joao Moutinho talks about the importance of fitness and depth during this stretch of matches, and Brian Rowe looks forward to the test on Sunday.
ATL:
Sporting Kansas City at D.C. United (link)
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Benny Feilhaber (English), Graham Smith (English): Peter Vermes discusses the return of Benny Feilhaber through a difficult stretch where multiple players are missing, and Benny Feilhaber talks about rejoining Sporting to help the club to a strong postseason run.
DC:
coach Ben Olsen (English), Chris Durkin (English): Ben Olsen provides an update on Donovan Pines' knee injury and how the club will need to showcase their depth in the defensive end, and Chris Durkin previews the Sporting Kansas City match.
Each week soundbytes previewing the games will be available here:
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Postgame reactions will be available here:
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