SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 22 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 22 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, Aug. 3:
LA Galaxy at Atlanta United (link)
LA:
ATL: coach Frank de Boer (English), Julian Gressel (English), Justin Meram (English): Frank de Boer talks about the season-long experience of the coaching staff and players adapting to each other and seeing how that execution has morphed onto the field, and Justin Meram discusses the preparation for the Galaxy and the awareness of how the Western Conference opponent will approach them.
Toronto FC at New York Red Bulls (link)
TOR: coach Greg Vanney (English), Jozy Altidore (English), Nicolas Benezet (English): Jozy Altidore talks about the increasing intensity in Toronto's training and the different feeling among the club compared to the start of the season.
NY: coach Chris Armas (English), Derrick Etienne Jr. (English), Amro Tarek (English), Aaron Long (English) and Tim Parker (English): Aaron Long discusses the club's strong track record when they get off to fast starts, and trying to improve on their team defense.
Los Angeles Football Club at New England Revolution (link)
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Steven Beitashour (English), Latif Blessing (English), Jordan Harvey (English), Eddie Segura (Spanish): Bob Bradley talks about going up against a New England team in a great run of form, Jordan Harvey discusses having to adjust with several starters missing during week training due to the MLS All-Star Game, and Eddie Segura who was acquired on a permanent basis talks about continuing to perform at a high level with the club.
NE:
coach Bruce Arena (English), Juan Agudelo (English), Andrew Farrell (English), Carles Gil (English): Bruce Arena discusses facing one of its toughest tests of the season going against the Western Conference's LAFC.
FC Dallas at Orlando City SC (link)
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Dom Badji (English), Jacori Hayes (English), Santiago Mosquera (Spanish): Luchi Gonzalez discusses the team's defensive play and previews Orlando, and Dominique Badji and Jacori Hayes talk about the number of recent clean sheets and how the defensive group has carried the club.
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Mauricio Pereyra (English), training broll: James O'Connor speaks about playing in front of the home support this weekend and newcomer Mauricio Pereyra discusses his excitement of joining Orlando City SC.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at FC Cincinnati (link)
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Max Crepeau (English), Felipe (English): Max Crepeau discusses inking a long-term deal with Vancouver and his commitment to upping the club's standards.
CIN: coach Yoann Damet (English), Kekuta Manneh (English), Kendall Waston (English and Spanish), Przemyslaw Tyton (English), training broll: Kendall Waston talks about facing his former Vancouver Whitecaps FC side for the first time and the feelings he has going into this matchup.
Chicago Fire at Houston Dynamo (link)
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish): Veljko Paunovic says the team has put together its "best week of training this year" in preparation for Houston.
HOU: coach Wilmer Cabrera (English and Spanish), Jose Bizama (Spanish), Tommy McNamara (English), Matias Vera (Spanish): Wilmer Cabrera talks about facing a Chicago side whose movement has been strong, but finishing their opportunities have been a hindrance, and that Houston needs to turn around its recent results at home, and Tommy McNamara discusses setting the tone early against the Fire, and about how his first MLS game and goal came against Chicago in 2014.
Montreal Impact at Colorado Rapids (link)
MTL: coach Remi Garde (English and French), Evan Bush (English), Max Urutti (English): Evan Bush discusses the importance of the Impact's big shutout victory against the Philadelphia Union, and Bush talks about how he utilizes his voice and message to stay engaged during moments of matches.
COL: coach Conor Casey (English), Jack Price (English): Conor Casey talks about the expectation for more goalscoring chances in front of the home crowd Saturday, and Jack Price discusses the importance for possession and a fast start as keys to getting back in the win column against Montreal.
New York City FC at Real Salt Lake (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Heber (English): Domenec Torrent talks about the acquisition of Eric Miller and the status of Maxi Moralez, and Heber discusses his run of form and how he has fit into the club.
RSL: Assistant coach Freddy Juarez (English), Aaron Herrera (English), Albert Rusnak (English), Sebastian Saucedo (English): Aaron Herrera talks about the club's defensive form, and Albert Rusnak and Sebastian "Bofo" Saucedo discuss making a push for the postseason and working to find a run of scoring form.
Columbus Crew SC at San Jose Earthquakes (link)
CLB: coach Caleb Porter (English), Luis Argudo (English), Pedro Santos (English): Caleb Porter discusses San Jose's strong run of form and Columbus' upward trend, Luis Argudo talks about scoring a goal during his homecoming win at the New York Red Bulls, and Pedro Santos thinks the fight the club showed at New York shows the club has the ability to fight its way toward a playoff position.
SJ: coach Matias Almeyda (Spanish with English subtitles), Danny Hoesen (English), Daniel Vega (Spanish): Matias Almeyda speaks about the team's level of play and how Andres Rios can contribute to the club, Danny Hoesen talks about the preparation for Columbus and Daniel Vega discusses the club's level of play and not getting too ahead of themselves throughout the season.
Sunday, Aug. 4:
Portland Timbers at Minnesota United FC (link)
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English and Spanish), Julio Cascante (English and Spanish), Jorge Moreira (Spanish): Giovanni Savarese talks about the importance of defeating the LA Galaxy at home and the way the team is switching gears ahead of Minnesota, Julio Cascante discusses Portland's depth in the defense, and Jorge Moreira analyzes the back-to-back set coming up against Minnesota in league and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play.
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English), Michael Boxall (English): Adrian Heath discusses the challenge of Portland's front three of Sebastian Blanco, Diego Valeri and Brian Fernandez, and Michael Boxall talks about maintaining the solid defense the club has shown over the past several weeks.
Philadelphia Union at D.C. United (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English): Jim Curtin talks about the interchange within D.C. United's lineup and trying to limit United's wide-open play.
DC:
coach Ben Olsen (English), Paul Arriola (English): Paul Arriola previews the match against Eastern Conference leaders the Philadelphia Union and how this is a must-win game in the tight standings.
Sporting Kansas City at Seattle Sounders FC (link)
SKC:
coach Peter Vermes (English), Ilie Sanchez (English), Seth Sinovic (English): Peter Vermes talks about the recent addition of Portuguese left back Luis Martins and previews the Seattle matchup and the club's explosiveness.
SEA:
coach Brian Schmetzer (English), Chris Henderson (English), Cristian Roldan (English), Brad Smith (English): Brian Schmetzer talks about the value of Brad Smith and the plethora of left-sided players on the club, and Brad Smith discusses his loan being extended through the remainder of the 2019 season.
Each week soundbytes previewing the games will be available here:
https://mlssoccer.box.com/soundbytes
Postgame reactions will be available here:
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