Midweek SoundbytesPreviewing
Week 17 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season
Soundbytes from players and coaches previewing Week 17 of the 2019 MLS Regular Season from the following are now available HERE. When using soundbytes, please credit the specific club providing the content.
Wednesday, June 26:
Philadelphia Union at New England Revolution (link)
PHI: coach Jim Curtin (English), Brenden Aaronson (English), Ray Gaddis (English): Jim Curtin discusses the culture and accountability continually improving within the club at the midway point of the year and talks about Andre Blake's inclusion with the MLS All-Star Team, Brenden Aaronson expects a high-flying New England side after Philadelphia posted a lopsided win against the Revolution earlier this year, and Ray Gaddis discusses staying cohesive as a defensive unit to continue their successful campaign.
NE: coach Bruce Arena (English), Juan Agudelo (English), Brandon Bye (English), Andrew Farrell (English): Bruce Arena talks about making his home coaching debut with New England, Juan Agudelo discusses the opportunity to maintain some momentum with a couple upcoming home matches, Brandon Bye talks about the quality the Union roster has, and Andrew Farrell discusses the growing confidence in Justin Rennicks.
Portland Timbers at Montreal Impact (link)
POR:
MTL:
Orlando City SC at D.C. United (link)
ORL: coach James O'Connor (English), Alex DeJohn (English), Chris Mueller (English), training broll: James O'Connor talks about D.C.'s ability to showcase a number of attacking threats, Alex DeJohn looks to gain some momentum with a couple games in hand against some of the Eastern Conference, and Chris Mueller talks about the "next man up" mentality within the group.
DC:
Frederic Brillant (English): Frederic Brillant says that D.C. United, while in third place in the East heading into the week, still has room for improvement for the second half of the campaign.
Atlanta United at Toronto FC (link)
ATL:
TOR:
coach Greg Vanney (English), Jay Chapman (English), Eriq Zavaleta (English): Greg Vanney talks about being more efficient in the defense, Jay Chapman discusses facing the defending MLS Cup champions for a second time this year, and Eriq Zavaleta talks about Atlanta's Julian Gressel and his successful service play.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC at FC Dallas (link)
VAN: coach Marc Dos Santos (English), Fredy Montero (English), Andy Rose (English): Marc Dos Santos talks about building off of the previous matchup against FC Dallas when they showcased one of their best first halves of the season, Fredy Montero discusses the challenge of a heavy road schedule in the second half of the season, and Andy Rose talks about adapting to the center back role.
DAL:
coach Luchi Gonzalez (English), Michael Barrios (Spanish), Jesus Ferreira (English): Luchi Gonzalez discusses making up for some lost points the previous time around against Vancouver, and Jesus Ferreira talks about the reinvigorated offense the club showed last week against Toronto.
Houston Dynamo at San Jose Earthquakes (link)
HOU: Adam Lundkvist (English), Joe Willis (English): Adam Lundkvist talks about bouncing back from a recent loss against the Portland Timbers and Joe Willis discusses reaching the 100-game plateau in MLS.
SJ:
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