SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 30 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 30 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, Sept. 29:
Toronto FC at Chicago Fire (link)
TOR: coach Greg Vanney (English), Quentin Westberg (English): Greg Vanney discusses tightening up some details in both the attacking and defensive ends in this final stretch of the regular season, and Quentin Westberg talks about reestablishing their confidence following a midweek runner-up finish in the Canadian Championship Final and says the club can continue to improve in the defensive third.
CHI: coach Veljko Paunovic (English and Spanish), Brandt Bronico (English): Brandt Bronico talks about the opportunity in front of the club and taking care of what the Fire can control to make a postseason push.
Orlando City SC at FC Cincinnati (link)
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Tesho Akindele (English), Kamal Miller (English), training broll: James O'Connor talks about Cincinnati's pace and improving defense, Tesho Akindele discusses the outside chance for a postseason slot, and Kamal Miller speaks about how his first season in Orlando has been as a whole.
CIN: coach Ron Jans (English), Mathieu Deplagne (English), Maikel van der Werff (English), training broll: Ron Jans discusses the importance of his group pressing higher, Mathieu Deplagne notes the improvement both on the field and mentally, and Maikel van der Werff talks about the club's defense after posting a couple clean sheets.
Philadelphia Union at Columbus Crew SC (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English): Jim Curtin talks about the resilience the team showed at San Jose and now looking forward to pushing for the No. 2 seed in the postseason as the club goes up against Columbus.
CLB: coach Caleb Porter (English), Artur (English), Eloy Room (English): Caleb Porter talks about throwing everything at the Union and to showcase the club's improvement over the final third of the season, and Eloy Room comments on the organization's stadium plans after seeing the recent renderings of a new downtown location.
Atlanta United at Montreal Impact (link)
ATL: coach Frank de Boer (English), Ezequiel Barco (Spanish), Miles Robinson (English): Frank de Boer talks about the influence of Ezequiel Barco's play, and Miles Robinson discusses the mentality the club needs to show especially on the road.
MTL:
New York City FC at New England Revolution (link)
NYC: coach Domenec Torrent (English), Tony Rocha (English): Domenec Torrent discusses the club's recent performance against defending MLS Cup champions Atlanta, and Torrent and Tony Rocha talk about staying focused on securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference heading into the postseason.
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Juan Agudelo (English), Jalil Anibaba (English), Andrew Farrell (English): Bruce Arena speaks about the pressure of this Eastern Conference clash, Juan Agudelo and Jalil Anibaba discuss the club's two-goal rally for a point in Portland, and Andrew Farrell talks about the potential of clinching a postseason berth at home against NYCFC.
D.C. United at New York Red Bulls (link)
DC: coach Ben Olsen (English), Paul Arriola (English), Lucas Rodriguez (Spanish): Ben Olsen talks about the excitement of this stretch of the regular season as the club looks to improve its stance in the East before the postseason and Paul Arriola discusses how he reads the game when he floats wider.
NY: coach Chris Armas (English), Tom Barlow (English), Kyle Duncan (English): Tom Barlow talks about his first MLS goal during the club's victory against the Philadelphia Union a week ago and the confidence it has given him, and Kyle Duncan talks about the competition in the defense and proving himself as he has earned a couple September starts - and shutout victories - at right back, and how the USL Championship side with the Red Bulls II has helped him along the way.
FC Dallas at Colorado Rapids (link)
DAL: coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Dom Badji (English), Michael Barrios (Spanish), Paxton Pomykal (English): Luchi Gonzalez discusses his connections and memories in Colorado when he was a player and the opportunity to coach against the Rapids, and Dom Badji and Paxton Pomykal talk about the versatility in Dallas' attack to keep opponents guessing.
COL: coach Robin Fraser (English), Kellyn Acosta (English): Robin Fraser discusses how his side is continually rising to challenges and previews the Dallas matchup, and Kellyn Acosta talks about preparing to face his former FC Dallas side.
Los Angeles Football Club at Minnesota United FC (link)
LAFC:
MIN: coach Adrian Heath (English): Adrian Heath reflects on the club's accomplishment in reaching the Audi 2019 MLS Cup Playoffs and now puts the focus on finishing as high on the table they can in the Western Conference table to fight for a home postseason match, and Vito Mannone discusses the clinching comeback victory against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday.
Seattle Sounders FC at San Jose Earthquakes (link)
SEA: coach Brian Schmetzer (English), Stefan Frei (English), Jordan Morris (English), Cristian Roldan (English): Brian Schmetzer talks about Roman Torres' return to training, Stefan Frei previews the San Jose match and recognizes the danger the Quakes present, and Jordan Morris discusses the organization's ability to always qualify for the postseason and make a deep run each year out.
SJ:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at LA Galaxy (link)
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Brett Levis (English): Marc Dos Santos previews the matchup against the Galaxy and preparing for their offensive threats, and Brett Levis talks about the excitement of featuring LA's star-studded lineup.
LA: David Bingham (English): David Bingham talks about how the Galaxy have found a rhythm over the past several games as the focus now is moving up the Western Conference table, and he talks about how the addition of Cristian Pavon has helped the club.
Houston Dynamo at Real Salt Lake (link)
HOU:
RSL:
Portland Timbers at Sporting Kansas City (link)
POR:
SKC:
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