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Post by epjr on Aug 3, 2009 21:49:00 GMT -6
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Post by epjr on Aug 3, 2009 22:30:58 GMT -6
Montreal improved its chances of getting expansion team Montreal Impact owner Joey Saputo is determined to get his club into Major League Soccer by 2011, and there are signs that MLS might be willing to accommodate his request, ESPNsoccernet has learned. "I'm pushing for 2011," Saputo said. "I feel very, very comfortable that we'll be ready. We've spoken about that with the [MLS] commissioner [Don Garber], and he understands that." soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=657253&sec=mls&root=mls&cc=5901
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Post by epjr on Aug 4, 2009 17:55:08 GMT -6
 According to the latest information from the Montreal French press Canoë ( www2.canoe.com/sports/nouvelles/archives/2009/08/20090804-051700.html), MLS Commissioner and Impact owner Joey Saputo could have a permanent deal by end of August for a Montreal MLS entry in 2011. It is expected that all parties (MLS, the Quebec government and the Montreal Impact) are to have a sit down behind closed doors. On top of the agenda for this meeting is the transfer of $25-million dollars coming directly from the Quebec government to upgrade Saputo Stadium. If a deal is reached, construction will probably go ahead through two stages: Winter of 2010 and Winter of 2011. |
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Post by epjr on Aug 22, 2009 16:01:48 GMT -6
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Post by epjr on Mar 25, 2010 8:21:23 GMT -6
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Post by epjr on Mar 27, 2010 20:13:02 GMT -6
Montreal Sorta Kinda Announced for 2012At yesterday morning’s MLS Caps countdown press conference in Vancouver, MLS President Mark Abbot kinda sorta announced that the Montreal Impact will be added to the league in 2012. After telling a wonderful little story about meeting a Canadian border control agent in Toronto, he said that Montreal is definitely in for 2012 and that an announcement is expected very soon. Check it out here: www.ustream.tv/recorded/5704799
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Post by epjr on Mar 29, 2010 16:01:36 GMT -6
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Post by lambertky on Apr 2, 2010 10:46:04 GMT -6
20 teams by 2012 would be wonderful, i dont think it will come to that though, might take a little longer
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Post by epjr on May 16, 2010 18:24:57 GMT -6
Whitecaps FC and Impact End the Night Where They Started In a battle of the top two clubs in the NASL Conference, Vancouver Whitecaps FC recorded a second straight goalless draw in the USSF D-2 Pro League following a 0-0 home result with Canadian arch-rivals Montreal Impact on Saturday evening. In what was their second meeting of the season at Swangard Stadium, these two Major League Soccer-bound clubs showed plenty of endeavour to find a match winner, but neither side could find a way past the two goalkeepers in Montreal's Matt Jordan and Vancouver's Jay Nolly. www.nasl.com/article/whitecaps-fc-and-impact-end-the-night-where-they-started
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Post by epjr on May 20, 2010 10:49:39 GMT -6
Impact Prevail in Portland A goal from Tony Donatelli at the 31st minute allowed the Montreal Impact to register a first win in Portland since August 31, 2006, with a 1-0 victory over the Timbers, on Wednesday evening at PGE Park. The Impact returns from a two-match sequence on the west coast with four points out of a maximum of six. The Impact remains undefeated in its last five matches in the USSF Second Division and takes the lead in the NASL division, two points ahead of Vancouver. “We suffered tonight, but the guys were ready to sacrifice themselves,” declared Impact head coach Marc Dos Santos. “They put a lot of pressure on us, especially at the end of the game but we were able to ward off the danger. Our ability to defend as a unit is getting better each game.” www.nasl.com/article/impact-prevail-in-portland
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Post by epjr on May 23, 2010 21:55:38 GMT -6
Impact Tie Italian Giants The Montreal Impact and Italian Serie A club Fiorentina played to a 1-1 draw, Sunday, in an international friendly at Saputo Stadium. Impact rookie forward Reda Agourram opened the scoring at the 8th minute of play. Fiorentina defender Felipe slipped, leaving Agourram one-on-one with defender Cesare Natali. He got past Cesara and unloaded a low shot that beat goalkeeper Sébastien Frey to his left. Fiorentina scored the tying goal in the 63rd minute. Forward Stevan Jovetic back-heeled the ball behind the Montreal defense, right to forward Harris Seferovic, who beat goalkeeper Srdjan Djekanovic with a powerful shot to the top of the net. www.nasl.com/article/impact-tie-italian-giants
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Post by epjr on Jun 3, 2010 6:56:06 GMT -6
AC Milan Defeat Impact 4-1 The Montreal Impact lost 4-1 against prestigious Italian club AC Milan, Wednesday, in front of 47,861 spectators at Olympic Stadium, in an international friendly. AC Milan www.nasl.com/article/ac-milan-defeat-impact-4-1
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Post by epjr on Jul 5, 2010 12:49:25 GMT -6
The MTL-Rochester D2 Derby Rhinos Hold Off Late Impact RallyThe Rhinos came into Saturday night’s match unbeaten in their last five league games, gaining 11 points in that run. Factoring in three US Open Cup matches, Rochester is undefeated in seven of the last eight. Though the play was largely end-to-end, the two teams struggled to make an impact. The best chance coming from Tino Nunez in the 15th minute but the effort went over the bar. www.nasl.com/article/rhinos-hold-off-late-impact-rally
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Post by epjr on Jul 29, 2010 19:26:03 GMT -6
Late Goal Decisive for Whitecaps FC in Montreal In the first game of five matches on the road, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8W-3L-9D) defeated Canadian arch-rivals Montreal Impact (6W-8L-5D) 1-0 in the USSF D-2 Pro League on Wednesday evening. Greg Janicki's late header gave the Whitecaps their second straight league victory at Montreal's Stade Saputo in less than a month. In a match that seemed destined to end in a goalless draw, Teitur Thordarson's side found a way in the dying stages to claim three valuable away points against their fellow NASL Conference foes. www.nasl.com/article/late-goal-decisive-for-whitecaps-fc-in-montreal_2391
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Post by epjr on Oct 22, 2010 20:29:15 GMT -6
THE IMPACT WRAP UP THE 2010 SEASON MONTREAL – Members of the Montreal Impact cleaned out their lockers Tuesday at Saputo Stadium. Technical director Nick De Santis, head coach Marc Dos Santos and the Impact players wrapped up the 2010 season with some final comments on the past season and the future. NICK DE SANTIS “Over the next few months, naturally, we will begin preparations for the MLS. We will be studying the players currently under contract with the club, veterans and rookies alike, and we will be making some decisions. There are some players with the potential to play in the MLS, but they will have to continue to prove that they could make the jump in 2012. We visited a number of organizations over the past few weeks, in order to see how the clubs are organized, with the aim of making the proper organizational decisions.” MARC DOS SANTOS “It was definitely frustrating to lose in the semi-finals because when you are the Montreal Impact, nothing but winning the championship is acceptable. We are left asking a number of questions in regards to some of the decisions made by the referees, but we have no choice but to accept the reality.” PHILIPPE BILLY “Next season, every player will want to prove they deserve a spot on the team in 2012 as it will join MLS. However, we still have a whole season to contend with before that happens. Our loss in the semi-final series will make us stronger next year. I am satisfied with my first season in Montreal as we experienced some good moments and we had a good team. I truly appreciated the work done by the organization throughout the season and I am looking forward to next year.” ADAM BRAZ “The additions of some new players at mid-season definitely brought a new dynamic to the team and helped forge a stronger team spirit. The consistency and the work ethic in training paid off towards the end of the season.” ALI GERBA “We have to learn from this game in North Carolina and take away something that could help us in the future. Montreal is my home town and the Impact is my team, therefore I hope to be a part of both as long as possible.” MATT JORDAN “Without a doubt, some of the calls made by the referees were controversial, but there is nothing we can do about that. We have to share some of the responsibility for the outcome of the game as we could have done a few things better in the first half and during the first game in Montreal. Despite this, I am proud of what we have accomplished this season.” ANTONIO RIBEIRO “I understand that many changes will be made with the team joining the MLS, but I have no intention of working simply to make the team in 2012. We have games to win also in 2011.” www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1509&Focus=0
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