SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 27 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 27 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, Sept. 7:
New England Revolution at New York City FC (link)
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Andrew Farrell (English), DeJuan Jones (English), Matt Turner (English): Bruce Arena talks about the club's ability to continue to churn points and results, and DeJuan Jones discusses his growing left back role and the demands of this stretch of the season.
NYC:
Toronto FC at FC Cincinnati (link)
TOR: coach Greg Vanney (English), Nick DeLeon (English), Omar Gonzalez (English): Greg Vanney discusses the work rate from Alejandro Pozuelo and how pivotal he is toward the club's rhythm, and Nick DeLeon and Omar Gonzalez expect to face a Cincinnati roster that has nothing to lose and is still motivated despite being out of postseason contention.
CIN: coach Ron Jans (English), Justin Hoyte (English), training broll: Ron Jans adapts to managing the club during international duty and working some additional players into the mix against Toronto.
Los Angeles Football Club at Orlando City SC (link)
LAFC: coach Bob Bradley (English), Mohamed El Monir (English), Eddie Segura (Spanish): Bob Bradley discusses being on the fringe of securing home-field advantage throughout the postseason and the goal of the Supporters' Shield, and Mohamed El Monir talks about returning to face Orlando, where he played during the 2018 season.
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Dillon Powers (English), Uri Rosell (English), training broll: James O'Connor talks about the high-level consistency LAFC has shown throughout the season, and Uri Rosell talks about how crucial the opening minutes will be in establishing a positive result against the Western Conference leaders.
Seattle Sounders FC at Colorado Rapids (link)
SEA: coach Brian Schmetzer (English), Stefan Frei (English): Brian Schmetzer talks about historically how strong Seattle's lineup has been from top to bottom to continue to produce as the club trudges through the international window, and Stefan Frei talks about meshing with defender Xavier Arreaga who was brought into the club a couple months into the 2019 season.
COL: coach Robin Fraser (English), Andre Shinyashiki (English), Tommy Smith (English): Robin Fraser reflects on the Rapids' performance during his Colorado manager debut, and Andre Shinyashiki and Tommy Smith discuss the organization's first win at Red Bull Arena and the transition under new head coach Robin Fraser.
Sporting Kansas City at Portland Timbers (link)
SKC: coach Peter Vermes (English), Erik Hurtado (English), Graham Smith (English): Peter Vermes discusses defending against Portland striker Brian Fernandez and how subduing his success will be a key ingredient toward a successful result, and Erik Hurtado and Graham Smith talk about the club's current three-game winning streak.
POR: coach Giovanni Savarese (English), Diego Chara (English), Steve Clark (English): Giovanni Savarese provides insight on the way the team is preparing for Saturday's match against Sporting, Diego Chara speaks about the meaning of the club's most recent win against Real Salt Lake, and Steve Clark highlights the team's effort in helping him obtain strong performances.
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
