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 during media day:
Federico Higuain is talking about the #SavetheCrew movement: "I think it was good for the culture of football in this country. People will remember this moment for a long time." pic.twitter.com/SXytRMjKJA
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 20, 2019
Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer delivers short MLS Media Day interview. #OCSC
Story: https://t.co/UWxK2bCxgu
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 20, 2019
Fanendo Adi on the podium now. Said he's excited to be a part of FC Cincinnati's rise to MLS and also was impressed with the supporters. pic.twitter.com/gNGbIgl7Xy
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović at #MLS Media Day:
"I probably could sign two years, three years, four years — that is how much [the] Galaxy believe in me, but I said one year at a time."
Story: https://t.co/m6e92Wtaq2 #Zlatan pic.twitter.com/pOtIiybCee
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
.@ChicagoFire’s Bastian Schweinsteiger was the latest to join us at #MLS Media Day. pic.twitter.com/0a8rZuOibB
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
FC Cincinnati's Kendall Waston said he's looking forward to giving advice to young players. Added, what matters is winning.
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
"I performed under being the worst paid, so imagine now how I will perform under being the best-paid."
LA Galaxy's Zlatan Ibrahimović, folks. #MLS pic.twitter.com/k8RWxoyF8g
— Jordan Culver (@JordanCulver) January 19, 2019
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.”
Story: https://t.co/jdR3q7gbMw pic.twitter.com/7kNQh4OLpa
— 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