Steve Sampson Quotes

A couple of opportunities early in the game, I think that would have made a difference for us. I think Chris Albright's opportunity which Garlick saves, psychologically was a big boost for them, and then for us to take the own goal in the first half. - Steve Sampson

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I think this team understands that we have to be able to resolve those issues in the first half and bring more energy to the game, and play more tactfully more intelligently. More players have to have better games than what we saw tonight... We have to use this game as a motivator for our upcoming matches and I'm sure that they will. This team will show its abilities, I'm sure in the final parts of this season and I'm sure that they will so our fans get what they want to see in the Open Cup Final against Dallas on Wednesday. - Steve Sampson

We know that after this match, both teams will get on with the business of trying to do well in the playoffs and win the MLS Cup... So, both teams have an opportunity to win two cups going forward, and I think it's a great opportunity for both teams. - Steve Sampson