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Head Coach Adrian Heath
On the result in Austin…
“Well that’s important to us, but in light of all the other results out there and around us, everyone won. We are therefore as we were, but with one game less. We are much closer to accomplishing what we set out to do at the start of the year, but certainly there is no room for error, that’s for sure.
On obtaining the result on the road even if the performance was not the best …
“No it’s not. Like I always tell the players, this level of performance is the level that is acceptable to all of us, we will invariably get results. Like I told the guys after the game , is this the best we’ve played? Of course not, but we’ve had games where we’ve played really really well this year and we haven’t taken anything out of the game. It balances out with a little bit of hope and here we are with five games to go, we have to win 3. Two at home this week are big days for us for sure.
On what the team can accomplish in a few days …
“Not a lot of work, that’s for sure. By the time we go to bed, it’s almost four o’clock, you’re missing out on a night’s sleep. Then the next day you’re on and off. Basically all we did to the players was make sure they did their regeneration really well and then start preparing early, eating the right things, taking care of themselves. We have six games in three weeks, which, you know, is a tough time for sure. “
Need the result despite Wednesday’s game against an opponent from the Eastern Conference …
“We’re now at the point where when you go up against the teams around you, it might have another effect, but with this one, we don’t think there’s a lot of room for error. I’m probably the closest to Jim [Curtin] like most coaches, had plenty of time for him. I think what he has accomplished over the past three or four years is fantastic. Just because of their ownership, they had faith while it was being built. I waited for all these young players to pass. Full of young players, very aggressive in their way of playing with and without the ball. So we know what’s coming. It will certainly not be easy. “
On the Philadelphia Union …
“Energy. Talent. Well motivated. They don’t give much. I think they’re a good team. They don’t fight. They want to play forward, they want to play in your half. We know that is happening. . We talked about it for two or three days. If we are not ready, we have not listened and we have not taken it into account. “
Midfielder Robin Lod
On the result in Austin…
“I mean, it’s because it’s great, because I think we didn’t play our best, not even up close. So I mean it’s a tough, tough game and I think it’s a good thing to get three points even if we don’t play as well as we can.
On the fast turn against Philadelphia on Wednesday …
“We’re going back to playing at home and in front of our home fans, so I think we have to give our best, as always, and show them what we can do. So, I’m really excited about the game.
On what the team can accomplish in a few days …
“I mean, you just need to reset and remember as well as you can, and think about the next one, always.”
On the Philadelphia Union …
“I mean the most important thing is to play as well as possible and focus on ourselves. But Philadelphia, as a team, works really hard, runs all the time, so it’s problematic, but like I said, you have to make every effort to achieve it.
On what the team needs to accomplish from Allianz Field going forward …
“I mean we have to start well and get the fans behind us. I think if we can do that they give us so much energy and it helps the players. So I think we just need to take advantage of the home pitch for sure. “
Defender Michael Boxall
On the importance of the three points on the road …
“I think when you think about what the streak of the next ten, twelve days will look like for us, I think when you start with three points at the start, on the road, that sets the tone. It takes a little bit of pressure off those home games, but I mean the home games for us, when it’s that tight we have to win them.
Facing a third-place team, Philadelphia Union, from the Eastern Conference …
“I think in the home stretch and the position we’re sort of putting ourselves in now, whoever comes in our place, we can’t get them to go with anything. And I think looking back on the last time they came here, they won this game, so we shouldn’t let anyone come here to win, let alone back to back. So we have to take care of it. “
On what the team was able to accomplish in such a short time …
“Yeah, that’s about it. I didn’t spend a lot of time on the training ground. Just sort of, I take care of a few details, the movie, and a lot of the off-pitch conversation about what we’re going to be up against.
On the challenge of facing a team from the Eastern Conference …
“Yes and no, but I think the same is true of them about us. They haven’t bumped into us or seen us a lot, I imagine… and on a quick turnaround where you don’t. ‘don’t have a lot of time to get ready. But I think they’re pretty committed to who they are in the way they play and for the home games or for us, we just need to move the ball well, bring that energy too, draw the crowds and make sure we put away some of our chances.
On Tyler Miller and his performance this season …
“I think since he arrived I’m not sure you can name a better goalie in the league. He’s been super consistent and that leadership, the cast too, and then just having that sure pair of hands behind you makes me feel a lot more comfortable in my role.
On something specific from Philadelphia that the team is keeping an eye on …
“I think once they get into that final third they’re pretty straightforward so we have to deal with the numbers they throw into the box. I think the set pieces are going to be huge for us too, so we have to be very dominant in those areas. “
If he will soon score a goal …
“I mean, I’m way late, way late.” So, I mean, I’m happy to play with the clean sheets here and there, but I mean if I want… I would like one here and there, but I’d rather take a clean sheet than score. “
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