Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 The Montreal Impact’s reserve team played its first game of the 2011 season on May 6. However, the players have been training all winter with one objective in mind: continue their development in order to become a professional one day. Working with each of them daily, U21 Academy head coach Philippe Eullaffroy noticed, in just one year, that many young players have realized that their dream could become reality. After existing for a few years as the Trois-Rivières Attak (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trois-Rivières_Attak), the team was repatriated to Montreal for the start of the 2010 season. This decision turned out to be a judicious one as the proximity to the big club helped the players realize how close they were to their dream. “The young players become more conscious of the fact that they would be given an opportunity to play with the big club,” said Philippe Eullaffroy. “This idea was reinforced because some of them practiced with the Impact at the start of the season, and some were even added to the game sheet for the team’s first game.” Proof in the pudding: while in Tampa Bay for the team’s season-opener on April 9, Mircea Ilcu made an appearance in the game, while Kevin Luarca, Amine Meftouh and Karl Ouimette were on the bench. Reserve team players regularly practice with the first team with head coach Marc Dos Santos at the helm. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1621&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 IMFC Reserve Team (U-21) Three players are from the 2010 Montreal Impact lineup––forward Reda Agourram, midfielder Pierre-Rudolph Mayard and goalkeeper Andrei Badescu––played for the Academy before joining the first team. In 2010, goalkeeper Dominique Provost, defender Bonheur Aubey and midfielders Kevin Cossette and Bastien Bourgault were called up for matches with the first team, while several other U-21’s took part in training sessions with the first team. This is the last rung of the Academy ladder, the final step before signing with the Pros. The U21’s play in the Canadian Soccer League (http://canadiansoccerleague.ca), which is Canada’s only professional league sanctioned by the Canada Soccer Association. In 2010, the league featured 13 clubs, in most part based in the Greater Toronto Area. The top eight teams in the standings advance to the playoffs. The U-21 team plays its home games at Saputo Stadium. http://edsimpactmontreal.com/equipes.php?language=EN&id=1
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 U21 ACADEMY PLAYS ITS HOME OPENER ON SATURDAY MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact U21 Academy (2-2-0) will play its second ever home opener on Saturday, May 21, at 5pm. The team will face Toronto Croatia (0-1-0) at the Marie-Victorin Sports Complex. Tickets for the game are only $2. The U21 Academy, with one third of the squad made up of new, younger players, is actually in first place in the Canadian Soccer League with 6 points, but with more games played than the other teams. The team opened the season on May 6 against the Toronto FC Academy, falling by a score of 3-1. Serge Dinkota scored the lone goal for the Academy. Then, on the following day, the team won its first game of the season 2-0 against the Windsor Stars. Forwards Michelot Hyacinthe and Felix Cardin scored the Academy’s two goals, while Dominic Provost earned the shutout. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1625&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 ALI GERBA SELECTED BY NATIONAL TEAM MONTREAL – Montreal Impact striker Ali Gerba has been selected by the Canadian National Team to play in the 11th edition of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, from June 5 to June 25, in the United States. “This is a huge honour for me,” said Gerba. “I can’t wait to represent my country in this important championship. I hope to play well and help the national team win.” Gerba will participate in his third Gold Cup after suiting up for Canada in 2007 and 2009. He is the country's all-time leading scorer in this tournament with six goals. Along Dwayne De Rosario, he is also the country's active leading goal scorer in international matches, with 15 goals, currently in fourth place on the all-time list http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1630&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 TORONTO CROATIA 1 IMFC U21 ACADEMY 1 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact U21 Academy (2-2-1) and Toronto Croatia (0-1-1) tied 1-1, Saturday afternoon, at Marie-Victorin Sports Complex, in the home opener of the Impact reserve team. “The result reflects the match,” said U21 Academy head coach Philipppe Eullaffroy. “We played against a strong team, the best we have met so far this season. We played well collectively but we lacked fluidity in our passing game. The players responded well to the physical challenge and I think it’s the greatest satisfaction today.” http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 GOLD CUP: ALI GERBA AIMING FOR THE FINAL A VERY TECHNICAL TEAM While in the US with the national team, Gerba will be out of the Impact’s line-up. In his goal of helping the team, he plans to use this experience to return as a better player. “You want to do everything you can for your team, but you sometimes need to look long-term. When I come back, I’ll bring with me something positive, which will help the club and me.” In the meantime, all his focus is on the Canadian team, a team he feels is being underestimated. “We have a very talented group. Just because we are Canadians, many of our players don’t get the respect they deserve for their skill. We have a lot of elements on this team with good vision, impressive playing skills that should leave us confident against these other teams. We have a very technical team with players who have not trouble holding on to the ball. For once that we have these traits on this team, where our previous playing style involved the long ball, we have to appreciate its true value.” Canada is set to face off against the USA, while Panama meets Guadalupe in the first round of the group stage. The US is the groups' favourite while prognosticators see the Antilles nation finishing fourth. Looking at the FIFA rankings, that should make up for an interesting fight between Panama (67th) and Canada (76th). “These are teams that we face pretty often, especially the US. These are adversaries that we could face along the way to the World Cup. This will be a good way of measuring our level and to see what we need to work on as well.” http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1635&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 THE IMPACT AND THE GOLD CUP The Impact has been regularly represented at the national level and in the Gold Cup. In 2005, half the team of the national side was made up of Impact players selected by Frank Yallop, including Greg Sutton, Adam Braz, Gabriel Gervais, Sandro Grande, Patrick Leduc and Ali Gerba. During the tournament, the team put a call in to Antonio Ribeiro as well, while Nevio Pizzolitto was part of the pre-selection process, but did not make the final 18. Félix Brillant, who played with the Impact later on, was also part of the pre-selection camp. Quebec-born players Patrice Bernier and Olivier Occéan were also part of the squad. This year, striker Ali Gerba is representing the Impact at the tournament, while two former members of the club are also participating in Andrew Olivieri (goalkeepers coach) and Mike Moretto (team manager). http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1636&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 Montreal Impact 2 FC Edmonton 0 The Montreal Impact shut out FC Edmonton by a 2-0 score, Saturday, at Saputo Stadium. Mignane Diouf (34th) and Philippe Billy (83rd) scored, while goalkeeper Bill Gaudette registered his fourth shutout of the season. “We can say mission accomplished today," said Impact head coach Marc Dos Santos. "We showed a lot of character and had a very good possession of the ball. We played better than in the 5-0 win in Edmonton. We could have scored more than two goals, but the important for us right now are the three points. We’ve already started our preparation for our matchup against Atlanta.” http://www.nasl.com/index.php?id=3&newsid=625
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 BRAMPTON UNITED 0 U21 IMPACT 3 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact U21 team (3-2-1) shut out Brampton City United (1-3-0) 3-0, Sunday afternoon, at the Marie-Victorin Sports Complex. Wandrille Lefevre scored twice and added an assist on Kevin Luarca’s goal, while goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau registered the shutout. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1639&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 THE IMPACT UNVEILS SEASON TICKET PRICES FOR MLS 2012 PRESS RELEASE: June 6, 2011 MONTREAL – With less than 40 weeks from its entry in Major League Soccer, the Montreal Impact unveiled on Monday the price structure for its season tickets, as well as the timeline of on sale dates, for its inaugural season in MLS. As announced on March 9, season ticket prices will remain affordable in 2012. Prices will range between $250 and $1,250, in comparison to the current prices ranging from $160 to $1,400. Season ticket packages in 2012 will be available in five categories, $250, $350, $550, $850 and $1,250. Tickets in the south-east section, the new “family zone”, are available on a per game basis only. All season ticket holders in 2011 have been given automatic priority for renewal in 2012. http://impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1641&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 IMPACT 1 PUERTO RICO 2 BAYAMON, Puerto Rico – The Montreal Impact lost 2-1 against the Puerto Rico Islanders, on Sunday, at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, in Bayamon. The three goals were scored in less than 15 minutes during the first half. The Islanders opened the scoring at the 24th minute on a goal from midfielder Aaron Pitchkolan. Following a corner kick deflected in front of the net, Pitchkolan scored in an empty net. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1647&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 WINDSOR 0 IMPACT U21 5 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact U21 team (4-2-1) shut out the Windsor Stars (1-6-0) 5-0, Saturday afternoon, at Saputo Stadium. The Impact U21 will play its next match versus the Capital City FC on Sunday, June 19 at 1pm at the Marie-Victorin Sports Complex. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1647&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 BMO BECOMES THE PRESENTING PARTNER OF THE MONTREAL IMPACT PRESS RELEASE: June 14, 2011 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact and BMO, the Bank of Soccer in Canada, announced Tuesday the signing of a five-year sponsorship agreement by which BMO will become the Impact’s lead sponsor when the team enters Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2012. The new partnership confirms the two organizations shared passion for soccer and strengthens BMO’s ongoing support for the sport and its fans at both the amateur and professional levels. http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1649
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 DEFENDER KEVIN HATCHI IS RELEASED MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced Wednesday that French central defender Kevin Hatchi has been released. “We looked thoroughly at the situation before taking this decision,” said Impact sporting director Nick De Santis. “Kevin Hatchi had certain qualities, but he didn’t fit in the group. We took this decision for the well-being of the team. All our players need to walk in the same direction, especially when the team is going through difficult times.” Hatchi had joined the Impact on February 10, after taking part to the invitational tryout camp. The rookie player started eight games this season and scored one goal. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1650&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 FORT LAUDERDALE 0 IMPACT 0 MONTREAL – The Impact ended a two-game losing streak with a scoreless 0-0 draw against the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, in front of 13,304 fans, Saturday, at Saputo Stadium. CAPITAL CITY 1 IMPACT U21 1 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact U21 team (4-2-2) and the Capital City FC (4-1-1) tied 1-1, Sunday afternoon, at Complexe sportif Marie-Victorin, in Montreal. http://www.montrealimpact.com/index.aspx?language=EN
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 YORK 1 IMPACT U21 3 MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact U21 team (5-2-2) beat the York region Shooters (5-2-3) 3-1, Saturday afternoon, at Complexe sportif Marie-Victorin, in Montreal. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1662&Focus=0 TFC ACADEMY 1 IMPACT ACADEMY 3 MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact U21 (6-2-2) won a second consecutive game in as many days this weekend, beating the Toronto FC Academy (2-7-0) 3-1, Sunday afternoon, at Saputo Stadium, in Montreal http://www.montrealimpact.com/photo_front_page/Front_4724.jpg
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 IMPACT 0 EDMONTON 1 PRESS RELEASE: June 26, 2011 EDMONTON, Alberta – The Montreal Impact lost 1-0 against FC Edmonton, on Sunday, at Foote Field, in Edmonton. FC Edmonton, who remains in second place in the NASL standings, opened the scoring at the 5th minute on what became the game-winning goal. Midfielder Kyle Porter took a hard shot from 35 meters out that beat goalkeeper Evan Bush to his left. It was Porter’s fifth goal of the season. http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1665&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 MARC DOS SANTOS RESIGNS MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced Tuesday that Marc Dos Santos has resigned as head coach. Montreal Impact President Joey Saputo gave the coaching duties to sporting director Nick De Santis on an interim basis, starting today. “I’ve accepted Marc’s resignation, because the team is having a difficult and unacceptable sequence," said club president Joey Saputo. “This is too important of a year to let it go like this. From the start of the season, I said it was important to finish our journey in second division on a positive note in order to start MLS on a high. Our goal today hasn't changed, we want to make the playoffs and get as far as possible.” http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1666&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 STRIKER EDUARDO SEBRANGO RETURNS MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced Wednesday that striker Eduardo Sebrango will make a return with the team. Sebrango agreed to a deal for the remainder of the season and will be available to play, starting tonight against the Puerto Rico Islanders. Sebrango, who had announced his retirement last April 18, returned to training, at his request, with the Impact on June 21. http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1668&Focus=0 PUERTO RICO 0 IMPACT 0 MONTREAL – The Impact added one point to its record with a scoreless draw against the Puerto Rico Islanders, Wednesday, at Saputo Stadium. http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1668&Focus=0
Re: MLS to play in Montreal in 2012 NORTH YORK 2 IMPACT U21 7 MONTREAL - The Montreal Impact U21 (7-2-2) beat the North York Astros (0-6-3) 7-2, Saturday afternoon, at Saputo Stadium, in Montreal. Win this win, the Impact U21 remains first in the overall standings of the Canadian Soccer League (CSL). http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1672&Focus=0 IMPACT 0 CAROLINA 2 PRESS RELEASE: July 3, 2011 CARY, North Carolina – The Montreal Impact concluded the first half of the season with a 2-0 loss against the Carolina RailHawks, on Sunday, at WakeMed Soccer Park, in Cary. With this win, the RailHawks registered their 10th consecutive victory. http://www.montrealimpact.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1673&Focus=0
