SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 14 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 14 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 31:
Toronto FC at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (link)
TOR: coach Greg Vanney (English), Alejandro Pozuelo (English and Spanish), Quentin Westberg (English): Greg Vanney discusses the return of Alejandro Pozuelo and his hunger to get back on the field, and Alejandro Pozuelo talks about maintaining an attacking mindset and approach heading to Vancouver.
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Derek Cornelius (English), Max Crepeau (English), Fredy Montero (English), Russell Teibert, Tony Waiters (Ring of Honour inductee): Marc Dos Santos talks about Toronto's organization as a "vintage" club among the top of the league in terms of talent and accomplishments, and reflects on the history of the Whitecaps FC organization, Fredy Montero talks about the importance of defenders contributing in the attacking side, and Whitecaps FC Ring of Honour inductee Tony Waiters talks about returning to Vancouver as the organization celebrates the 40th anniversary of its 1979 Soccer Bowl.
Saturday, June 1:
Orlando City SC at Montreal Impact (link)
ORL:
coach James O'Connor (English), Tesho Akindele (English), Ruan (Portuguese, with English translation), training broll: James O'Connor discusses the focus and organization within the Montreal roster and Tesho Akindele talks about breaking down the Impact's defense.
MTL:
Chicago Fire at Atlanta United (link)
CHI:
ATL:
coach Frank De Boer (English): Frank De Boer discusses Franco Escobar's strong game against Minnesota United FC, which including the game-winning goal, and talks about how the club needs this attacking effort from its fullbacks.
Real Salt Lake at New York Red Bulls (link)
RSL:
NY:
coach Chris Armas (English), Luis Robles (English), Amro Tarek (English), Brian White (English): Luis Robles talks about facing former Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke who was a key figure in the organization and is now instilling confidence at Real Salt Lake, and Amro Tarek talks about the chemistry the back line has formed in recent weeks.
New York City FC at Columbus Crew SC (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Alexander Callens (Spanish): Domenec Torrent discusses how dangerous Columbus is in the build-up through players such as Pedro Santos and Wil Trapp, and that if NYC makes a mistake, Crew SC is the type of club that can capitalize.
CLB:
coach Caleb Porter (English), Pedro Santos (English), Gyasi Zardes (English): Caleb Porter puts some focus into set pieces and defending in transition, and Gyasi Zardes talks about the high tempo that New York City FC brings.
San Jose Earthquakes at D.C. United (link)
SJ:
DC:
Seattle Sounders FC at FC Dallas (link)
SEA: coach Brian Schmetzer (English), Will Bruin (English): Brian Schmetzer talks about the growth of Kelvin Leerdam who has four goals this season and provides an update on the progress of Jordan Morris who was back at training earlier this week.
DAL:
coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Bryan Acosta (Spanish), Dominique Badji (English), Jacori Hayes (English): Luchi Gonzalez talks about the club's identity and how results will come through this process, Dominique Badji discusses maintaining his health and performing on the field, and Jacori Hayes talks about the quality Seattle poses in its midfield.
Sporting Kansas City at Houston Dynamo (link)
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Daniel Salloi (English): Peter Vermes talks about their defensive solidity and they're a team that takes advantage of its home advantage and comments on Houston defender DaMarcus Beasley's career as he completes his final season.
HOU:
Joe Willis (English): Joe Willis discusses the defensive improvement he has seen over the years in Houston and the drop-off of opponents' high-quality scoring chances.
FC Cincinnati at Colorado Rapids (link)
CIN: coach Yoann Damet (English), Roland Lamah (English), Alvas Powell (English), training broll: Yoann Damet discusses the organization's addition of Gerard Nijkamp as general manager and Alvas Powell talks about getting back on the pitch for the first time in nearly a month.
COL:
coach Conor Casey (English): Conor Casey talks about how proud he was of the Rapids coming away with a road draw against the Philadelphia Union during the midweek.
Los Angeles Football Club at Portland Timbers (link)
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Latif Blessing (English): Bob Bradley talks about Portland's ability to play 12 road matches to open the season before its home opener and Latif Blessing discusses playing for Bob Bradley and his different roles throughout the first half of the season.
POR:
coach Giovanni Savarese (English and Spanish), Sebastian Blanco (English and Spanish), Diego Chara (English and Spanish), Brian Fernandez, Spanish with English translation), Diego Valeri (English and Spanish): Giovanni Savarese talks about the newest stadium renovations, Brian Fernandez discusses his role in his first two matches with Portland, and Diego Valeri talks about the most recent victory against the Philadelphia Union and the confidence the team has gained
Sunday, June 2:
Philadelphia Union at Minnesota United FC (link)
PHI:
coach Jim Curtin (English): Jim Curtin discusses the importance of producing results over the next two games before the Concacaf Gold Cup break, and he reiterates his confidence in the attacking corps within the roster despite some shortcomings over the past three games.
MIN:
coach Adrian Heath (English): Adrian Heath talks about how Minnesota was in the match for the duration of a road loss to Atlanta United.
New England Revolution at LA Galaxy (link)
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Jalil Anibaba (English), Teal Bunbury (English), Andrew Farrell (English), Brad Knighton (English): Bruce Arena discusses his first training session with the Revolution, and Teal Bunbury talks about Arena's pedigree and the club's focus heading into the LA Galaxy game.
LA:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (English): Zlatan Ibrahimovic talks about producing a good result on the road against Sporting Kansas City, earning the organization's first road win in Kansas City since 2007.
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