I'm trying to understand it, but I can't, so I'm just accepting it. You probrably already know that the Montréal Impact beat Santos Laguna 2-0 yesterday in the CONCACAF Champions League. You probably are also aware that there were over 55,000 people at this match.
Santos Laguna are one of the top sides in the region's best professional soccer league in Mexico. The Montréal Impact are in the USL, a league doesn't even compare with the Mexican league. How, then, does this happen? It makes no sense - on paper, anyways.
It was one of those games where the losing side had more of the possesion, but did nothing with it. Santos Laguna had some excellent link-up play in the midfield, with clever and quick passes. Their only attacking threat though, was when they sent a longball through to Christian Benitez. When the Impact got the ball, their offensive movements were quick and decisive. When they lost the ball, their defending was compact and organized.
I'm willing to say that Montréal isn't the better team. I have heard it said, though, that talent will only get you so far, and it's passion that gets you over the top. Santos Laguna had more talent, but the Impact wore their hearts on their sleeves, and played as if the world was ending if they didn't get the result. I have to give them full credit for this.
It's hard to believe that a USL side, let alone a side from Canada, is 90 minutes away from the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final. The Impact's run is bittersweet for me. As much as I love to see Canadian football showcased like this, I hate that it's in Montréal.
Today's Links
O'Brian White has begun jogging as he continues to recovery from a serious ACL injury.
John Carver is excited about the trade for Adrian Serioux. After watching his performances with our national team, he believes that Serioux can be a great centre half for us.
If you're planning on heading out to Qwest Field for our match at Seattle Sounders FC, there is a ticket pre-sale on until 10:00 PT tonight.
Dane Richards and Andy Boyens both scored as the New York Red Bulls beat the River Plate reserves 2-1 yesterday. Click here for more details.
In other Champions League action, Cruz Azul beat Pumas 1-0.
The Los Angeles Galaxy waived five players yesterday. Steve Cronin, Brandon McDonald, Troy Roberts, and Ely Allen were all let go.
The Examiner takes a look at the Rapids acquisition of Gregory Richardson. In fairness, he will get more playing time in Colorado than he would here.
After patching things up with his coach in Dallas, Dax McCarty may be forced into a substitutes role after the Hoops signed David Ferreira.
Remember when Frankie Hejduk received a little "love tap" from one of Mexico's coaches a few weeks ago? It turns out he has received no apology.
Santos Laguna are one of the top sides in the region's best professional soccer league in Mexico. The Montréal Impact are in the USL, a league doesn't even compare with the Mexican league. How, then, does this happen? It makes no sense - on paper, anyways.
It was one of those games where the losing side had more of the possesion, but did nothing with it. Santos Laguna had some excellent link-up play in the midfield, with clever and quick passes. Their only attacking threat though, was when they sent a longball through to Christian Benitez. When the Impact got the ball, their offensive movements were quick and decisive. When they lost the ball, their defending was compact and organized.
I'm willing to say that Montréal isn't the better team. I have heard it said, though, that talent will only get you so far, and it's passion that gets you over the top. Santos Laguna had more talent, but the Impact wore their hearts on their sleeves, and played as if the world was ending if they didn't get the result. I have to give them full credit for this.
It's hard to believe that a USL side, let alone a side from Canada, is 90 minutes away from the CONCACAF Champions League semi-final. The Impact's run is bittersweet for me. As much as I love to see Canadian football showcased like this, I hate that it's in Montréal.
Today's Links
O'Brian White has begun jogging as he continues to recovery from a serious ACL injury.
John Carver is excited about the trade for Adrian Serioux. After watching his performances with our national team, he believes that Serioux can be a great centre half for us.
If you're planning on heading out to Qwest Field for our match at Seattle Sounders FC, there is a ticket pre-sale on until 10:00 PT tonight.
Dane Richards and Andy Boyens both scored as the New York Red Bulls beat the River Plate reserves 2-1 yesterday. Click here for more details.
In other Champions League action, Cruz Azul beat Pumas 1-0.
The Los Angeles Galaxy waived five players yesterday. Steve Cronin, Brandon McDonald, Troy Roberts, and Ely Allen were all let go.
The Examiner takes a look at the Rapids acquisition of Gregory Richardson. In fairness, he will get more playing time in Colorado than he would here.
After patching things up with his coach in Dallas, Dax McCarty may be forced into a substitutes role after the Hoops signed David Ferreira.
Remember when Frankie Hejduk received a little "love tap" from one of Mexico's coaches a few weeks ago? It turns out he has received no apology.
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Not to mention that Impact had to beat TFC to get into the CCL in the first place...
I'm still stoked though, but I haven't really been brought up with Montreal hate. More so much Toronto hate, like the rest of the Sens Army...actually, the rest of Canada for that matter ;)
That being said, Forza TFC!
when are the red patch babies going to grow the fuck up and accept that the Impact are a much better organisation.
G-MAN
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