SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 9 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 9 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now availableHERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Saturday, April 27:
Orlando City SC at New York City FC (link)
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Chris Mueller (English), Robin Jansson (English), training broll: James O'Connor talks about how individual performances have been strong and they need to now shift to a collective byproduct results-wise, while Chris Mueller discusses the depth of attacking pieces who have shone this season.
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Ben Sweat (English): Ben Sweat talks about the club achieving a couple victories to boost the club collectively, as well as for players individually.
Portland Timbers at Toronto FC (link)
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English and Spanish), Zarek Valentin (English): Giovanni Savarese analyzes the strengths of the team following its road victory against Columbus Crew SC and the difficult of facing Toronto FC at BMO Field, while Zarek Valentin discusses the importance of grabbing three points during the road-heavy portion of Portland's schedule.
TOR:
San Jose Earthquakes at FC Dallas (link)
SJ: coach Matias Almeyda (Spanish with English translation), Shea Salinas (English), Jackson Yueill (English): Shea Salinas discusses getting a midweek point on the road against a tough Seattle Sounders FC side, and Jackson Yueill talks about how San Jose's the box-to-box, hard-working style suits his play.
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Dominique Badji (English), Edwin Cerrillo (English and Spanish), Jesse Gonzalez (English and Spanish), Paxton Pomykal (English): Luchi Gonzalez discusses the challenge of facing a San Jose side that has improved of late, and Paxton Pomykal talks about the importance of winning 1-vs.-1 battles against San Jose and teammate Jesus Ferreira's adaptation against opposing clubs.
Philadelphia Union at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Alejandro Bedoya (English), Ray Gaddis (English): Jim Curtin discusses facing a Vancouver side coming off its first win under Marc Dos Santos against LAFC and comments about this being one of the deeper rosters during his tenure, and Alejandro Bedoya talks about the defensive shape being the key to success.
VAN:
coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Ali Adnan (English), Zac MacMath (English), Fredy Montero (English), Andy Rose (English): Marc dos Santos talks about finding a balance between the team's offense and defense, Ali Adnan discusses adapting to the club after being in Vancouver for the past month, Fredy Montero talks about needing to finish their chances, and Andy Rose talks about recovering from an injury over the past four to five weeks.
Colorado Rapids at Atlanta United (link)
COL: coach Anthony Hudson (English), Cole Bassett (English): Anthony Hudson talks about Kei Kamara and his consistent attacking contributions, and Cole Bassett discusses facing the defending MLS champions in a good atmosphere in Atlanta.
ATL: coach Frank de Boer (English and Spanish), Michael Parkhurst (English), Leandro Gonzalez Pirez (Spanish with English translation): Frank de Boer discusses the competition within the club and the strikers' mentality, Michael Parkhurst talks about TIm Howard and preparing for Colorado, and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez discusses the club's mindset moving forward from the FC Dallas match.
FC Cincinnati at New York Red Bulls (link)
CIN: coach Alan Koch (English), Fanendo Adi (English), Kenny Saief (English), training broll: Alan Koch discusses the return of Fanendo Adi back to training, and Fanendo Adi talks about the hunger in looking to contribute after a long stretch away from the pitch.
NY:
coach Chris Armas (English), Omir Fernandez (English), Kemar Lawrence (English), Alex Muyl (English), Luis Robles (English), Daniel Royer (English): Chris Armas discusses the energy and quality that Kemar Lawrence and Alex Muyl bring now that they are back from injury, and Alex Muyl discusses how despite the early bumps in the road this season, the club is staying calm, confident and together during this stretch.
Columbus Crew SC at Houston Dynamo (link)
CLB: coach Caleb Porter (English), Jonathan Mensah (English), Wil Trapp (English): Caleb Porter talks about making their own luck on the defensive front, and Wil Trapp talks about the bend-but-don't-break mindset following a midweek loss to D.C. United as the club prepares for Houston.
HOU: coach Wilmer Cabrera (English and Spanish), Juan David Cabezas (English and Spanish), Matias Vera (Spanish)" Wilmer Cabrera talks about Juan David Cabezas' return to the team and the differences in Columbus Crew SC under head coach Caleb Porter, and Juan David Cabezas discusses working his way back to fitness following his hamstring injury.
New England Revolution at Sporting Kansas City (link)
NE: coach Brad Friedel (English), Teal Bunbury (English), Diego Fagundez (English), Michael Mancienne (English): Brad Friedel talks about the squad rotation during this busy portion of the season, and Teal Bunbury discusses the team's urgency to get points on Saturday.
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Ilie Sanchez (English): Peter Vermes talks about overcoming several injuries and playing smart going up against New England, and Ilie Sanchez talks about how returning home will help the club's readiness following a road loss against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Sunday, April 28:
Chicago Fire at Montreal Impact (link)
CHI:
MTL:
Anthony Jackson-Hamel (French), Daniel Lovitz (English): Daniel Lovitz talks about looking forward to a couple home games and being proud -- not content -- of the club's road performance to open the season and move near the top of the Eastern Conference table.
D.C. United at Minnesota United FC (link)
DC:
MIN:
Los Angeles Football Club at Seattle Sounders FC (link)
LAFC:
coach Bob Bradley (English), Mark-Anthony Kaye (English), Christian Ramirez (English): Bob Bradley discusses the challenges of playing Seattle at CenturyLink Field, and Christian Ramirez talks about the confidence to build on in this early-season rematch.
SEA:
Real Salt Lake at LA Galaxy (link)
RSL:
coach Mike Petke (English), Corey Baird (English), Justen Glad (English): Mike Petke talks about building a consistent style of play, the club's play on the back line and defending against Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Corey Baird discusses gaining confidence from winning and Sam Johnson's contributions, and Justen Glad looks ahead to the matchup with Ibrahimovic and how the chemistry is building defensively.
LA:
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