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vs. PDX
Apr 25, 2012 17:24:33 GMT -6
Post by epjr on Apr 25, 2012 17:24:33 GMT -6
Old friends become new rivals
Arnaud and Jewsbury to meet for first time in MLS www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2012/04/old-friends-become-new-rivalsThe Portland Timbers may not have had the desired start to their season following an active preseason campaign, however, a win against league leaders Sporting KC may have given them the boost needed ahead of their visit to the Olympic Stadium on Saturday afternoon. It has been almost two years since the teams last met, when they were both in the second division, waiting to make the jump to MLS. Midfielder Tony Donatelli had scored the game’s only goal to give the Impact the three points at PGE Park, on May 19, 2010. Montreal and Portland do share a rich soccer history, which should not go unnoticed. Saturday’s game should then be an interesting and much-awaited encounter between the two clubs. www.impactmontreal.com/en/news/2012/04/opponent-watch-timbers-struggle-road
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vs. PDX
Apr 27, 2012 11:08:07 GMT -6
Post by epjr on Apr 27, 2012 11:08:07 GMT -6
Strong's Notes: Impact of L'Impact John Strong examines MLS' newest team in MontrealShared History The Impact’s ascension to MLS make it four of the last five expansion teams that are coming in off the back of years in the second division—more of a promotion than a complete development out of thin air. The Impact had been playing in the USL, or some form of it, since 1993 with three titles and six other semifinal appearances to show for it. They also were always amongst the league leaders in attendance in their Saputo Stadium, which is currently undergoing renovation to MLS standards. Also like the Timbers, the Impact had all of last year to try out players they could bring with them to the top level, though outside of Sinisa Ubiparipovic’s goal against Toronto the other week, they’ve struggled to make an impact (har!) so far this year. Montreal got four of their last game’s starters from the expansion draft, and have used trades to acquire three others. But wait, there’s more! Their captain is an experienced MLS player who comes over after a decade with Kansas City, Jack Jewsb—er, I mean Davy Arnaud. Their coach, Jesse Marsch, was a long-time MLS player who’s in his first lead position after a few years as an assistant with the US National Team. But, the similarities don’t end there www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2012/04/strongs-notes-impact-limpact
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vs. PDX
Apr 28, 2012 16:19:19 GMT -6
Post by epjr on Apr 28, 2012 16:19:19 GMT -6
That Hit The Spot Corradi PK, Ubiparipovic clincher deliver Impact's second win[/B] MONTREAL – Once again, the Portland Timbers will rue that last quarter of an hour. The Montreal Impact scored twice in the final 15 minutes on Saturday for a 2-0 victory over the Portland Timbers at Olympic Stadium, the expansion side’s second victory of the season. Bernardo Corradi struck on a penalty kick in the 76th minute after Timbers newcomer Steven Smith was whistled for a handball in the box, then an unmarked Sinisa Ubiparipovic delivered the insurance goal after finishing a Davy Arnaud cross at the far post in the 84th minute. Portland have now conceded seven goals in the last 15 minutes of games this season. www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2012-04-28-mtl-v-por/recap
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