Major League Soccer’s 24 teams sent representatives to Los Angeles, Calif., Saturday for its annual preseason media day.
Preseason training is getting under way, with some players getting acclimated to new coaches and teammates.
Check out highlights from their remarks are media day:
LAFC's Diego Rossi talks about the Carlos Vela to Barca rumors, says LAFC is a strong team with or without Vela. Said LAFC is "strong and unified."
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
Seattle Sounders' Nicolás Lodeiro said he thinks Sounders supporters would understand if he were to leave for Boca Juniors. He's fielded a few questions about a possible move, started his answers with "if the rumors were true."
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
Sounders Nicolás Lodeiro said it's not just the quality of life that draws players to MLS. It's also the quality of play in the league.
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
D.C. United goalkeeper Bill Hamid didn't mince words when talking about the goalkeepers training with the #USMNT.
“I saw the four they called in," he said. "I’m going to just keep it real with you: I feel like I’m better than all four of them.”
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— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
Bill Hamid on maintaining the momentum from last season for D.C. United: "We've got to win." Said the expectations have clearly set.
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
Kei Kamara up on the podium now. I asked how long did it take him to get over the shock of not being wanted by Vancouver.
He said, with a small chuckle, "I think I'm still shocked." #MLS
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
San Jose Earthquakes' Danny Hoesen first up to the podium. He said last season was the worst of his career. Said this year means new opportunities with a new coach. #MLS
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
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