MONTREAL IMPACT

[Frank Cunha]

Miami FC drops a 1-0 decision at the Montreal Impact Friday night in front of 11,873 fans



Miami, May 25, 2007 - Montreal had two scoring chances in the 10th and 12th minutes but Pat Hannigan made two great saves to deny the home side from getting on the scoreboard.



The Impact took the lead in the 36th minute. Montreal floated a free kick from the offensive third into the middle of a crowd of mixed white and blue jerseys in the middle of the box. Charles Gbeke was the first to the ball and his header snuck by the Miami FC defenders and into the back of the net.



Montreal came close in the 41st minute as well. Martin Fabro found himself alone in on the Miami FC goal but Hannigan’s charge toward him was enough to force a shank wide of the goal.



Miami FC dominated possession in the middle third for the majority of the first half but an inability to break through to the final third and create scoring chances sent Chiquinho de Assis’s side into the locker room searching for answers.



It looked like Miami FC might have found the answers they were looking early in the second half. In the 47th minute, Zinho whipped a free kick into the box which Montreal goalkeeper Matt Jordan unsuccessfully attempted to grab. The ball bounced across the face of the goal but an Impact defender beat Luchi Gonzalez to the ball and cleared it over the sideline.



Nico Mosquera had Miami FC’s best chance of the second half. His right-footed blast from inside the Montreal 18-yard box in the 83rd minute dipped and skipped towards goal. Jordan knelt to make the save and the ball ricocheted off of this chest out of the box and to an Impact player.



Chiquinho made numerous offensive substitutions throughout the second half but was unable to find the right combination for his side. The game ended 1-0 in favor of the Montreal Impact. Miami FC looks to rebound quickly as they prepare for Sunday’s clash with the Rochester Raging Rhinos.

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Montreal tied with Minnesota 1-1, now they sit 7-4.

[Frank Cunha]

Sounders club California 4-0
Minnesota drubs Carolina, Montreal tops Atlanta

9/5-6 Round-Up: The Impact moved into a tie for first with Portland Wednesday night with a 1-0 win over Atlanta... On Thursday, the Sounders moved back into first place with a 4-0 win over California. Meanwhile, Minnesota put a hold on Carolina's playoff hopes with a 5-0 victory over the RailHawks

[Frank Cunha]

YOUNG QUEBEC PLAYERS WITH THE IMPACT
A number of young Quebec players kicked off training camp with the Impact, January 7. Young prospects Alex Surprenant, Cristian Nunez, Massimo Di Ioia and Olivier Babineau are gaining more experience since their arrival in Fiuggi with the club, for the two-week pre-season winter tour in Italy. For team captain Mauro Biello, an experience like this one is priceless and beneficial for a young player's career. More details: News

[Frank Cunha]

one of this three teams will play in next year Concacaf CL
the winner of the round robin tournament

Montreal, Toronto FC or Vancouver
THE IMPACT TOWARDS CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The Canadian Soccer Association announced, Wednesday, a new six-match competition between the Montreal Impact, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the Toronto FC to determine Canada's 2008-09 entry in the new CONCACAF Champions League. The three clubs will play in a home-and-away round-robin tournament from May to July 2008. All details : News

IMPACT 3 HONDURAS 1
The Montreal Impact signed a third consecutive win at training camp, Monday, beating the Honduran national team 3-1 (2-0 at halftime), in its second exhibition game at the Sunrise Soccer Complex, in Florida. Dwight Barnett, Leonardo Di Lorenzo and Charles Gbeke scored for the Impact. The Impact and Honduras, ranked 43rd in the world by the FIFA, played a 70-minute game. The Impact, which has now a record of four wins, two losses and two ties, in eight exhibition games, will face its USL First Division rivals, the Miami FC Blues, Sunday, March 30. All details : News

IMPACT 5 LYNN 0
The Montreal Impact shut out Lynn University 5-0 (3-0 at halftime), March 22, in its first pre-season game in Florida. Forward Roberto Brown scored two goals in the first half, scoring on a penalty in one occasion. Team captain Mauro Biello also scored twice, while midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo found the back of the net in the second half. All details : News

IMPACT TO PLAY ITS 2008 HOME OPENER MAY 19
The Impact will kick off the 2008 First Division United Soccer Leagues season on Saturday, April 12, against the Whitecaps, in Vancouver. The club will play its first game in its new home, the Saputo Stadium, for the 15th home opener in its history, Monday, May 19, against their Canadian rivals. The 2008 schedule: Calendar

2008 SEASON TICKETS AT THE SAPUTO STADIUM
The 2008 season tickets at the new Saputo Stadium are still available. Living up to its reputation, the Impact continues to offer soccer at an affordable price, with season tickets starting at 150$, notably in our new supporters section. Come cheer on your favourite soccer team at their new home next season! To purchase 2008 packages, call 514-328-3668. More info: Tickets