SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 31 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 31 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now available HERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Sunday, Oct. 6:
New England Revolution at Atlanta United (link)
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Jalil Anibaba (English), Antonio Delamea (English), Andrew Farrell (English): Bruce Arena discusses clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth and the approach to the regular season finale in Atlanta, Jalil Anibaba and Antonio Delamea talk about the Revs' turnaround, and Andrew Farrell speaks about the team's road form.
ATL: coach Frank de Boer (English), Brad Guzan (English), Jeff Larentowicz (English): Frank de Boer talks about how organized New England has played under Bruce Arena and says Josef Martinez can decide if he's available for the regular season finale, and Brad Guzan discusses finding their strong form at both ends heading into the playoffs, and Jeff Larentowicz talks about the mentality and experience this group has heading into this stretch of the year.
FC Cincinnati at D.C. United (link)
CIN: coach Ron Jans (English), Joe Gyau (English), Roland Lamah (English), training broll: Ron Jans talks about going into the final stretch of the regular season and his building process to transition to 2020, and Silver Spring, Md., native Joe Gyau looks forward to returning to the D.C. area for the finale.
DC: coach Ben Olsen (English), Frederic Brillant (English), Russell Canouse (English): Ben Olsen talks about the club's improved defensive play and the opportunity to add to the D.C. sports success that Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals and the WNBA's Washington Mystics have shown, Frederic Brillant discusses the importance of this next match to secure a home playoff game, and Russell Canouse previews the matchup against FC Cincinnati.
Sporting Kansas City at FC Dallas (link)
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Gianluca Busio (English), Daniel Salloi (English): Peter Vermes talks about the expectations to perform at a high level and demonstrate class and effort in this final game, and Gianluca Busio and Daniel Salloi talk about the motivation in finishing the season on a high note.
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Jesse Gonzalez (English and Spanish), Zdenek Ondrasek (English), Brandon Servania (English): Luchi Gonzalez talks about embracing the pressure of solidifying a postseason position in the Western Conference to pursue an MLS Cup and discusses the history of coaching Jesse Gonzalez and seeing his impact now, and Zdenek Ondrasek speaks about his first call-up to the Czech national team.
LA Galaxy at Houston Dynamo (link)
LA:
HOU: coach Davy Arnaud (English), DaMarcus Beasley (English): Davy Arnaud talks about how he has grown into his new role and comments about DaMarcus Beasley and what a victory Sunday would mean as a send-off moment, and DaMarcus Beasley discusses his final game as a professional and looking forward to having more than 40 family members and friends on hand at BBVA Stadium to share the moment.
Colorado Rapids at Los Angeles Football Club (link)
COL: coach Robin Fraser (English), Keegan Rosenberry (English): Robin Fraser talks about how the team has responded to the challenges he has thrown them during his tenure, and Keegan Rosenberry previews the difficult matchup against Supporters' Shield-winning LAFC.
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Mark-Anthony Kaye (English), Tyler Miller (English): Mark-Anthony Kaye discusses LAFC's push for the single-season points record, and Tyler Miller anticipates an open game going up against a Colorado side that needs a win and a bunch of goals as the Rapids are still fighting for a postseason spot.
New York Red Bulls at Montreal Impact (link)
NY: coach Chris Armas (English), Marc Rzatkowski (English), Brian White (English): Chris Armas talks about the influence of Brian White this season and the possibility of getting some minutes before the playoffs, and Brian White discusses proving himself to the coaching staff on his way back from an ankle injury.
MTL:
New York City FC at Philadelphia Union (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), James Sands (English): Domenec Torrent speaks about winning the East during the regular season and previews the Philadelphia matchup, and James Sands discusses his return to the pitch and how he can help the club moving forward.
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Brenden Aaronson (English), Jack Elliott (English): Jim Curtin provides an update on Alejandro Bedoya's quad injury and the opportunity for others on the roster to raise their level, and Jack Elliott discusses the importance of the matchup against the top East side to cap off the regular season and help the club's mind-set going into the postseason.
San Jose Earthquakes at Portland Timbers (link)
SJ: coach Matias Almeyda (Spanish, with English subtitles), Nick Lima (English), Daniel Vega (Spanish): Matias Almeyda discusses the club's crucial regular season finale against Portland, Nick Lima talks about his U.S. Men's National Team call-up and Daniel Vega comments about the positive change he has seen at the club following the 2018 season.
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English), Jeremy Ebobisse (English), Larrys Mabiala (English): Giovanni Savarese speaks about the pressure of Sunday's crucial match against the San Jose Earthquakes, Jeremy Ebobisse talks about the club's preparation and state of mind, and Larrys Mabiala elaborates on the Timbers' attitude as the team attempts to obtain a positive result in the regular season finale.
Minnesota United FC at Seattle Sounders FC (link)
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English), Osvaldo Alonso (English): Adrian Heath discusses how much is at stake for both teams and the quality players that Seattle has, and Osvaldo Alonso talks about returning to Seattle for the first time after 10 seasons with Sounders FC and putting his best out on the field for Minnesota.
SEA: coach Brian Schmetzer (English), Stefan Frei (English), Jordan Morris (English), Cristian Roldan (English): Brian Schmetzer talks about former Osvaldo Alonso and what he had meant to the Sounders organization during his tenure and the excitement that Decision Day brings to the final weekend of the regular season, and Jordan Morris discusses the focus of securing a second-place finish to host as many games as possible during the postseason.
Real Salt Lake at Vancouver Whitecaps FC (link)
RSL:
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Theo Bair (English), Max Crepeau (English), Doniel Henry (English), Tosaint Ricketts (English): Marc Dos Santos thinks a victory during the regular season finale can carry some momentum into the offseason and the 2020 campaign, and Theo Bair reflects on last week's four-goal performance against the LA Galaxy.
Chicago Fire at Orlando City SC (link)
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Nemanja Nikolic (English): Veljko Paunovic discusses wrapping up the 2019 season against Orlando, and Nemanja Nikolic talks about the team closing out the year on a high note.
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Benji Michel (English), Kyle Smith (English), training broll: James O'Connor talks about a number of players who have made significant progression during the year and are gaining international exposure, and Kyle Smith looks to battle for a win in front of the home crowd on Sunday.
Columbus Crew SC at Toronto FC (link)
CLB:
TOR: coach Greg Vanney (English), Jozy Altidore (English), Michael Bradley (English), Jonathan Osorio (English), Quentin Westberg (English): Greg Vanney previews the Columbus match and Jozy Altidore and Jonathan Osorio discuss the USA-Canada matchup later this month at BMO Field.
Each week soundbytes previewing the games will be available here:
https://mlssoccer.box.com/soundbytes
Postgame reactions will be available here:
https://mlssoccer.box.com/PostgameSound
