SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 18 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 18 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, July 6:
Orlando City SC at Philadelphia Union (link)
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English): James O'Connor discusses the management of the players over the next several games, especially coming off a Wednesday match when the club played shorthanded against Philadelphia.
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Alejandro Bedoya (English), Jack Elliott (English): Jim Curtin talks about the character showed and kept its foot on the gas against Orlando on Wednesday, and the mentality the group displayed getting three points on the road, Alejandro Bedoya talks about playing to their maximum level at home, and Jack Elliott discusses how this could be a completely different rematch tactically against Orlando.
Houston Dynamo at FC Cincinnati (link)
HOU: coach Wilmer Cabrera (English and Spanish): Wilmer Cabrera reflects on a dominant midweek victory against the defending Supporters' Shield-winning New York Red Bulls.
CIN:
coach Yoann Damet (English), Tommy McCabe (English), Kendall Waston (English and Spanish), training broll: Yoann Damet talks about the takeaways from a tough loss to Minnesota United FC last week, Tommy McCabe discusses his quick tempo and passing approach and his loan earlier this year under North Carolina FC head coach Dave Sarachan, and Kendall Waston talks about returning from Concacaf Gold Cup play after representing Costa Rica.
Seattle Sounders FC at Columbus Crew SC (link)
SEA:
CLB:
Aboubacar Keita (English), JJ Williams (English): Aboubacar Keita and JJ Williams talk about moving on quickly from a midweek loss to Real Salt Lake to make a push for a postseason spot.
Minnesota United FC at Montreal Impact (link)
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English), Michael Boxall (English): Adrian Heath discusses facing a Montreal side that includes some energy and pace players such as Saphir Taider, and Michael Boxall talks about taking on an Impact team that has quietly put together a strong showing in the Eastern Conference.
MTL:
coach Remi Garde (English and French), Rudy Camacho (French), Shamit Shome (English): Remi Garde discusses the spirit the club has shown over the past two matches, and Shamit Shome talks about facing a Minnesota team that is finding its groove, with some pace on both ends of the field.
Chicago Fire at Sporting Kansas City (link)
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English): Veljko Paunovic discusses the first-half execution the club showed in a dominant victory against the defending MLS Cup champions Atlanta United on Wednesday, and how this was an important step moving forward heading into Kansas City.
SKC:
coach Peter Vermes (English), Ilie Sanchez (English), Gedion Zelalem (English): Peter Vermes talks about the defensive decision making that the club continues to work on as the club looks to turn things around, and Gedion Zelalem talks about putting in a bounce-back performance against Chicago.
Real Salt Lake at San Jose Earthquakes (link)
RSL:
SJ:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Los Angeles Football Club (link)
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Max Crepeau (English), Derek Cornelius (English), Andy Rose (English): Marc Dos Santos talks about Ali Adnan's contributions and the status of his availability in the future, and Derek Cornelius talks about transitioning from Gold Cup play with Canada to putting in his best in returning to club action.
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English): Bob Bradley discusses a road win against Sporting Kansas City and the depth the club has shown over the past month.
Sunday, July 7:
New York Red Bulls at Atlanta United (link)
NYRB: coach Chris Armas (English): Chris Armas talks about the discipline, execution, minimizing errors and performing well in tough moments following a difficult loss to Houston and an upcoming match against Atlanta in which the Red Bulls will be without a couple key players.
ATL: coach Frank De Boer (English): Frank De Boer indicates that star striker Josef Martinez, who had been away for international duty with Venezuela, should be an available option returning to the fold for the Red Bulls match.
Portland Timbers at New York City FC (link)
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English), Diego Chara (English and Spanish, Jeremy Ebobisse (English): Giovanni Savarese talks about the busy schedule ahead of a trip to New York City FC, Diego Chara discusses his inclusion for the 2019 MLS All-Star Game and the focus on NYCFC, and Jeremy Ebobisse analyzes the team's depth and his transition into a more comfortable position on the field.
NYC:
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