Steve Sampson Quotes


We
talk about defenders taking responsibility. The players that missed clear opportunities
also have to take responsibility. That's how you win ball games. - Steve Sampson


This match was important to us for many, many reasons. First of all, we needed the three points. Second, it was important to play in front of so many people and come away with a win. - Steve Sampson


This man, I talked to four or five times a day. Philosophically, we knew where we wanted to go with this team. I'm going to miss those conversations. I'm going to miss his leadership; the players are going to miss his leadership. - Steve Sampson


This is a part of that. Our ability to play well Wednesday night is not only important to winning a cup, but also to gain that form that we're looking for leading into the playoffs. It's part of the process, and it's very important to us. - Steve Sampson


This course is extremely difficult and when you factor in the hot weather all the kids out here from every team, you could just see the pain on their faces... You feel bad for them?but it's great watching them work so hard. - Steve Sampson


Their decision to go after Landon early in the game resulted in two yellow cards. This is a guy who takes a lot of beating when he plays for the Galaxy. I think quality players have to be protected - and tonight, he was protected. That made the difference in the game. - Steve Sampson


The three points is very important to maintain at the very least second place and to try and gain some ground against San Jose. We know we have a lot of ground to make up. - Steve Sampson


The bigger the field the better as far as we're concerned. It's a beautiful pitch, and great atmosphere. This team's mentality now going into away matches is so different than it was a month and a half ago. - Steve Sampson


The
only thing a coach can do is to continue to train, build players' confidence,
continue to believe in them, or make personnel changes... Players
with the kind of experience that we have should be finishing their opportunities...that's
what they're paid for, that's what they're here for, that's what they're on the
field for. - Steve Sampson


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