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==History==
==History==
Toward the end of 2007, much speculation had been made about a possible franchise move for the lower division Impact to [[Major League Soccer]]. The construction of the expandable [[Saputo Stadium]] further suggested an interest on the part of the group to move up to the top level North American league. Although [[Toronto FC]] held a three-year Canadian exclusivity deal that did not expire until 2009, they stated in March 2008 that they would gladly welcome the Impact into MLS.<ref>[http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/2008/03/26/5109481-cp.html CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Soccer - Montreal to bid for MLS franchise]{{Dead link|date=September 2010}} {{Dead link|date=May 2010}}</ref>
Toward the end of 2007, much speculation had been made about a possible franchise move for the lower division Impact to [[Major League Soccer]]. The construction of the expandable [[Saputo Stadium]] further suggested an interest on the part of the group to move up to the top level North American league. Although [[Toronto FC]] held a three-year Canadian exclusivity deal that did not expire until 2009, they stated in March 2008 that they would gladly welcome the Impact into MLS.<ref>[http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/2008/03/26/5109481-cp.html CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Soccer - Montreal to bid for MLS franchise] {{wayback|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Soccer/2008/03/26/5109481-cp.html |date=20080612103112 }}</ref>
Chairman Joey Saputo held talks with [[George N. Gillett Jr.|George Gillett]] (former co-owner of [[Liverpool F.C.]] and former owner of the [[Montreal Canadiens]]) regarding possible joint ownership of a franchise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3353672,00.html |title= Gillett launches MLS bid | work=[[Sky Sports]]| date= March 27, 2008 |accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> On July 24, 2008, MLS announced they were seeking to add two expansion teams for the 2011 season, of which Montreal was listed as a potential candidate.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080724&content_id=175344&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Major League Soccer: News: Article]{{Dead link|date=September 2010}}</ref>
Chairman Joey Saputo held talks with [[George N. Gillett Jr.|George Gillett]] (former co-owner of [[Liverpool F.C.]] and former owner of the [[Montreal Canadiens]]) regarding possible joint ownership of a franchise.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_3353672,00.html |title= Gillett launches MLS bid | work=[[Sky Sports]]| date= March 27, 2008 |accessdate=March 27, 2008}}</ref> On July 24, 2008, MLS announced they were seeking to add two expansion teams for the 2011 season, of which Montreal was listed as a potential candidate.<ref>[http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080724&content_id=175344&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp Major League Soccer: News: Article] {{wayback|url=http://web.mlsnet.com/news/mls_news.jsp?ymd=20080724&content_id=175344&vkey=pr_mls&fext=.jsp |date=20100319092800 }}</ref>


On November 22, 2008, the group's bid for an MLS franchise was not retained by commissioner [[Don Garber]]. In response to Vancouver's successful bid in March 2009, Impact GM Nick De Santis commented that he expected chairman Saputo to pursue and ultimately realize his vision of Montreal as an MLS franchise someday.<ref>[http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Soccer+Montreal+will+land+team+Impact+says/1406744/story.html ]{{Dead link|date=September 2010}}</ref> By May 16, 2009, the [[The Gazette (Montreal)|Montreal Gazette]] reported Garber and Saputo had resumed talks for an expansion team to begin play in 2011.<ref>{{cite web| last = Phillips | first = Randy | title = New coach, same old problem | publisher=Montreal Gazette | date = May 16, 2009 | url = http://www.montrealgazette.com/Sports/coach+same+problem/1603145/story.html | accessdate =May 17, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
On November 22, 2008, the group's bid for an MLS franchise was not retained by commissioner [[Don Garber]]. In response to Vancouver's successful bid in March 2009, Impact GM Nick De Santis commented that he expected chairman Saputo to pursue and ultimately realize his vision of Montreal as an MLS franchise someday.<ref>[http://www.vancouversun.com/sports/Soccer+Montreal+will+land+team+Impact+says/1406744/story.html ]{{Dead link|date=September 2010}}</ref> By May 16, 2009, the [[The Gazette (Montreal)|Montreal Gazette]] reported Garber and Saputo had resumed talks for an expansion team to begin play in 2011.<ref>{{cite web| last = Phillips | first = Randy | title = New coach, same old problem | publisher=Montreal Gazette | date = May 16, 2009 | url = http://www.montrealgazette.com/Sports/coach+same+problem/1603145/story.html | accessdate =May 17, 2009}} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
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==Team name and logo==
==Team name and logo==
In regards to keeping the name "Impact," Montreal stated its intention "to maintain its name and global team image." The official logo for the team was revealed at the start of a match between the NASL Montreal Impact team and the [[NSC Minnesota Stars]] on August 6, 2011.<ref name="teamname">{{cite web|url=http://montrealmls2012.com/faq.php?language=EN |title=Montreal MLS 2012 |publisher=Montreal MLS 2012 |date= |accessdate=September 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>[http://impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1519&Focus=0 ]{{dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/transcript-commissioner-garbers-state-league |title=Transcript: Commissioner Garber's State of the League |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date=November 16, 2010 |accessdate=December 3, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Myles |first=Stephanie |url=http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Long+wait+over+Impact+joins/3001135/story.html |title=Long wait over as Impact joins MLS |publisher=Montrealgazette.com |date=May 7, 2010 |accessdate=December 3, 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/soccer/After+bitter+defeat+Impact+preparing+season/3696577/story.html ]{{dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref>
In regards to keeping the name "Impact," Montreal stated its intention "to maintain its name and global team image." The official logo for the team was revealed at the start of a match between the NASL Montreal Impact team and the [[NSC Minnesota Stars]] on August 6, 2011.<ref name="teamname">{{cite web|url=http://montrealmls2012.com/faq.php?language=EN |title=Montreal MLS 2012 |publisher=Montreal MLS 2012 |date= |accessdate=September 13, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN&ArticleID=1519&Focus=0 |accessdate=November 19, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110713022115/http://www.impactmontreal.com/News/News.aspx?language=EN |archivedate=July 13, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/transcript-commissioner-garbers-state-league |title=Transcript: Commissioner Garber's State of the League |publisher=MLSsoccer.com |date=November 16, 2010 |accessdate=December 3, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Myles |first=Stephanie |url=http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Long+wait+over+Impact+joins/3001135/story.html |title=Long wait over as Impact joins MLS |publisher=Montrealgazette.com |date=May 7, 2010 |accessdate=December 3, 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/soccer/After+bitter+defeat+Impact+preparing+season/3696577/story.html ]{{dead link|date=December 2011}}</ref>


The logo is a shield in blue, black, white and silver containing a stylized [[fleur-de-lis]] and four silver stars, overlaid with the Impact wordmark. The fleur-de-lis, which also appeared on the logo of the NASL Impact team, is a globally recognized symbol of French heritage, and features prominently on the [[flag of Quebec]] as a reflection of [[Quebec|Québécois]] culture. The four stars represent the four founding communities of Montreal identified on the [[Coat of arms of Montreal|city's coat of arms]].
The logo is a shield in blue, black, white and silver containing a stylized [[fleur-de-lis]] and four silver stars, overlaid with the Impact wordmark. The fleur-de-lis, which also appeared on the logo of the NASL Impact team, is a globally recognized symbol of French heritage, and features prominently on the [[flag of Quebec]] as a reflection of [[Quebec|Québécois]] culture. The four stars represent the four founding communities of Montreal identified on the [[Coat of arms of Montreal|city's coat of arms]].

Revision as of 09:44, 25 February 2016

This article is about the MLS team. For the NASL/USL men's team, see Montreal Impact (1992–2011).

Montreal Impact
Impact de Montréal
Full nameMontreal Impact (English)
Impact de Montréal (French)
Founded2010[nb 1]
StadiumSaputo Stadium
Montreal, Quebec
Capacity20,801[1]
OwnerJoey Saputo
Head CoachMauro Biello
LeagueMajor League Soccer
2015Eastern Conference: 3rd
Overall: 7th
Playoffs: Conference semifinal
Websitehttp://www.impactmontreal.com/en
Current season

The Montreal Impact (Template:Lang-fr) is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Montreal, Quebec that competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS). It began play in the 2012 season as the league's 19th franchise and third Canadian club, replacing the North American Soccer League team of the same name. In 2015, the Impact became the second MLS club, and first Canadian club, to advance to the final of the CONCACAF Champions League, in its current format since 2008. They also won the Canadian Championship in both 2013 and 2014. The club plays its home games at the Saputo Stadium and is coached by Mauro Biello.

History

Toward the end of 2007, much speculation had been made about a possible franchise move for the lower division Impact to Major League Soccer. The construction of the expandable Saputo Stadium further suggested an interest on the part of the group to move up to the top level North American league. Although Toronto FC held a three-year Canadian exclusivity deal that did not expire until 2009, they stated in March 2008 that they would gladly welcome the Impact into MLS.[2] Chairman Joey Saputo held talks with George Gillett (former co-owner of Liverpool F.C. and former owner of the Montreal Canadiens) regarding possible joint ownership of a franchise.[3] On July 24, 2008, MLS announced they were seeking to add two expansion teams for the 2011 season, of which Montreal was listed as a potential candidate.[4]

On November 22, 2008, the group's bid for an MLS franchise was not retained by commissioner Don Garber. In response to Vancouver's successful bid in March 2009, Impact GM Nick De Santis commented that he expected chairman Saputo to pursue and ultimately realize his vision of Montreal as an MLS franchise someday.[5] By May 16, 2009, the Montreal Gazette reported Garber and Saputo had resumed talks for an expansion team to begin play in 2011.[6]

On May 7, 2010, Garber and Saputo officially announced Montreal as the nineteenth club in Major League Soccer, set to begin play for the 2012 season.[7] The MLS franchise is privately owned by the Saputo family.[8]

On June 14, 2011, the Montreal Impact announced a five-year agreement with the Bank of Montreal to become their lead sponsor and jersey sponsor in MLS.[9]

On March 10, 2012, the Impact played their first-ever MLS game, a 2-0 loss against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[10] A week later, the team made its home debut at the Olympic Stadium, playing to a 1-1 tie with Chicago Fire; the match attracted 58,912 spectators, surpassing the previous record for professional soccer in Montreal established in a 1981 Montreal Manic home game (58,542).[11] On May 12, 2012, the Impact played in front of a crowd of 60,860 spectators during a game against the Los Angeles Galaxy, establishing a record attendance for a professional soccer match in Canada.[12] In the 2012 regular season, Montreal had finished in seventh in the Eastern Conference with a record of 12 wins, 16 losses, and 6 ties.

On February 23, 2013, Montreal won the 2013 Walt Disney World Pro Soccer Classic, beating Columbus Crew 1-0 in the final during their pre season campaign. Montreal Impact also have won the 2013 Canadian Championship on May 29, being their first major trophy as an expansion team in MLS, second in the club's existence.[13] This victory also gave the Impact its 8th Voyageurs Cup.[citation needed] In the 2013 MLS season, they had finished the regular season with a record of 14 wins, 13 losses, and 7 ties. Montreal Impact earned their first ever berth in the playoffs by clinching fifth seed in the Eastern conference. During the playoffs, Montreal were eliminated by the Houston Dynamo in the knockout round. By being champions of the 2013 Canadian Championship, Montreal earned their first ever berth as MLS expansion team for the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League.

In 2014, The Impact became repeated champions of the Voyageurs Cup by beating Toronto FC in the 2014 Canadian Championship final on June 4, 2014.[citation needed]. In the 2014 MLS season, Montreal Impact finished their season with a 6-18-10 (W-L-D) record being the worst team in MLS that season, being last in both Eastern conference and overall in the league. With the chances of appearing in the playoffs gone and still competing in the 2014-15 edition of the CCL, Montreal Impact had placed their focus in the regional tournament, consequently winning their group, advancing in the knockout stage.

Franchise's 2015 CCL run

The Impact played the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final before a record 61,004 fans.

On March 3, 2015, Montreal became the first Canadian team, and only the second MLS team (after the 2013 Seattle Sounders FC) to eliminate a Liga MX side from the CONCACAF Champions League knockout stage when they eliminated Pachuca on away goals. They drew the first leg 2–2 in Pachuca and drew 1–1 at home on the return leg, sending the Impact through on away goals. On April 29, 2015, Montreal became the first Canadian team to reach the CONCACAF Champions League Final where they lost to Club America, after a 1–1 draw at Estadio Azteca and a 4–2 loss in front of 61,004 fans at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal.[citation needed]

In their 2015 MLS regular season campaign, Montreal finished third in the Eastern conference with 15 wins, 13 losses, and 6 ties returning to the playoffs. During the summer transfer window, the franchise acquired Didier Drogba who went on an scored 11 goals in his first 11 appearances for the club that season. In the conference knockout rounds of the playoffs, Montreal defeated Toronto FC 3-0 advancing to face Crew SC in thieir two game conference semifinal series.

In regards to keeping the name "Impact," Montreal stated its intention "to maintain its name and global team image." The official logo for the team was revealed at the start of a match between the NASL Montreal Impact team and the NSC Minnesota Stars on August 6, 2011.[14][15][16][17][18]

The logo is a shield in blue, black, white and silver containing a stylized fleur-de-lis and four silver stars, overlaid with the Impact wordmark. The fleur-de-lis, which also appeared on the logo of the NASL Impact team, is a globally recognized symbol of French heritage, and features prominently on the flag of Quebec as a reflection of Québécois culture. The four stars represent the four founding communities of Montreal identified on the city's coat of arms.

Kit evolution

Home, away, and alternative Kits.

  • Home
2012–2013
2014–2015
2016–
  • Away
2012–2014
2015–
  • Alternative
2013–2014

Club culture

Supporters group

Impact's main supporters group is called Ultras Montréal, also known as UM02, and was founded in 2002. They follow the Impact on away games against New York Red Bulls, Philadelphia Union, New England Revolution, DC United and Toronto FC. 127 Montréal was formed in 2011 who follow the Impact on occasional away games. The Montreal Impact Supporters Association was created in 2011 to better facilitate the relations between the Club and the Supporters Groups, to promote the supporters culture, and to help with the financing of different supporter group initiatives.

Banner for Ultras Montreal's 10th anniversary at Saputo Stadium before game between Montreal Impact and Columbus Crew on July 8, 2012.

Rivalries

Main article: 401 Derby

Montreal Impact's biggest rival is Toronto FC due to Canada's two largest cities having shared multiple rivalries both in and out of sport. Montreal and Toronto professional soccer teams have competed against each other for over 40 years. From the original NASL, as well as the Canadian Soccer League and the A-League, the rivalry has continued throughout various leagues they have played up until the past few years where both cities would still regularly meet for the Canadian Championships. Since both teams have joined the MLS, the rivalry has intensified and the matches have become a Canadian soccer classic which has been also named the 401 Derby.[19]

The following table lists the history of official soccer meetings in MLS and the Canadian Championship between Montreal and Toronto, updated to the most recent derby of October 29, 2015 (Montreal Impact - Toronto FC 3–0)

Matches Montreal wins draws Toronto wins Montreal goals Toronto goals
MLS regular season (2012-) 11 3 3 5 12 18
MLS cup playoff (2012-) 1 1 0 0 3 0
Canadian Championship (2008-) 14 3 3 8 13 20
Total Official matches 26 7 6 13 28 38

Youth development system

FC Montreal

Main article: FC Montreal

FC Montreal is the farm club, of Montreal Impact, that was established in September 2014. FC Montreal competes in the USL Pro league, the third tier of the Canadian soccer pyramid. The team serves as the final step for Impact academy and development players, giving them the opportunity to play at a professional level before they transition into joining MLS.[20][21]

Montreal Impact Academy

Main article: Montreal Impact Academy

Montreal Impact Academy is the youth academy and development system of the Montreal Impact and was established in 2010. The academy currently consists of various teams, from U8 to U23. The U23 team competes in the USL Premier Development League, the fourth tier of the Canadian soccer pyramid and the U18 and U16 teams both compete in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy.[22]

Stadium

Match of Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium against New York Red Bulls on July 28, 2012

Montreal play its home games at Saputo Stadium, built for the second division Impact but designed with expansion in mind anticipating a move to MLS. The Quebec government announced $23 million funding to expand to more than 20,000 and to build a training field with a synthetic turf next door.[8]

The Impact had hoped Saputo Stadium expansion would be finished in time for the start of the 2012 MLS season, but it was announced on July 17, 2011 that the expansion would be delayed. As a consequence, the neighbouring Olympic Stadium was used for the Impact's first six home dates (5 MLS Regular Season, 1 Canadian Championship)[23] The Impact's first MLS game at Saputo Stadium was played on June 16, 2012, a 4-1 win over Seattle.[24]

Though Saputo Stadium serves as the Impact's regular home, Olympic Stadium will also be used for special events which demand a larger capacity or more favourable playing conditions (e.g. the team's home opener, the MLS All-Star Game, playoff games, or fall/winter international games).[25]

Home stadium

Other stadiums

Broadcasting

TVA Sports serves as the official French-language broadcaster of all Impact games not broadcast as a part of MLS' contract with the TSN family of networks (which includes French-language sports channel RDS). TVA Sports aired 24 games during the team's inaugural season.[26]

TSN 690 serves as the English-language radio flagship of the Impact.[27] Rick Moffat and Brian Wilde will share play by play duties while colour commentary will come from former Montreal Impact player Grant Needham. TSN 690's contract run's until the end of the 2016 season, with an option for the 2017 season.

Players and staff

For details on former players, see All-time Montreal Impact roster.

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Squad correct as of February 13, 2016.[28]

No. Pos. Player Nation
1 GK Evan Bush  United States
2 DF Ambroise Oyongo  Cameroon
5 DF Wandrille Lefèvre (HGP)  Canada
6 DF Hassoun Camara  France
7 FW Dominic Oduro  Ghana
8 MF Patrice Bernier (Captain)  Canada
10 MF Ignacio Piatti (DP)  Argentina
11 FW Didier Drogba (DP)  Ivory Coast
14 MF Harry Shipp  United States
15 FW Andrés Romero  Argentina
16 MF Calum Mallace  Scotland
17 FW Romario Williams (GA)  Jamaica
18 MF Kyle Bekker  Canada
22 GK Eric Kronberg  United States
23 DF Laurent Ciman  Belgium
24 FW Anthony Jackson-Hamel (HGP)  Canada
25 DF Donny Toia  United States
26 DF Kyle Fisher  United States
27 MF Johan Venegas  Costa Rica
28 MF Jérémy Gagnon-Laparé (HGP)  Canada
29 MF Eric Alexander  United States
32 MF Lucas Ontivero (on loan from Galatasaray)  Argentina
33 MF Marco Donadel  Italy
36 DF Victor Cabrera  Argentina
39 FW Cameron Porter  United States
40 GK Maxime Crépeau (HGP)  Canada
51 DF Maxim Tissot (HGP)  Canada

Retired numbers

12 - Club Supporters (the 12th Man)
20 - Mauro Biello, forward (1993–98, 2000–09)

Management

Executive staff

  • Executive VP of the Impact —Richard Legendre
  • Chief revenue officer — Marc Bourassa
  • Chief strategic officer — André Côté
  • Chief marketing officer — Hugues Léger
  • Chief financial officer — Sylvie Desrochers

Head coaches records

As of November 11, 2015
Coach Nation From To Record1
G W L T Win %
Nick De Santis (interim)  Canada June 28, 2011 September 30, 2011
Jesse Marsch  United States October 1, 2011 November 3, 2012 36 12 17 7 033.33
Mauro Biello (interim)  Canada November 5, 2012 January 6, 2013
Marco Schällibaum   Switzerland January 7, 2013 December 18, 2013 43 17 17 9 039.53
Frank Klopas  United States December 18, 2013 August 30, 2015 83 25 31 27 030.12
Mauro Biello (interim)  Canada August 30, 2015 November 13, 2015 14 9 2 3 064.29
Mauro Biello  Canada November 13, 2015 present

Honours

Team records

Year-by-year

Season MLS regular season Position MLS Cup
Playoffs 		Canadian
Championship 		Champions
League
GP W L D GF GA Pts Conf. Overall
2012 34 12 16 6 45 51 42 7th 12th DNQ Semi-Finals DNQ
2013 34 14 13 7 50 49 49 5th 11th Knockout Round Champions Group Stage
2014 34 6 18 10 38 58 28 10th 19th DNQ Champions Runner-up
2015 34 15 13 6 48 44 51 3rd 7th Conference Semifinal Runner-up DNQ

Note: Only MLS regular season goals counted
DNQ = Did Not Qualify

All-time Continental Competition Win/Loss

Last updated April 29, 2015

Club Pld W D L GF GA GD
Costa RicaL.D. Alajuelense 2 1 0 1 4 4 0
MexicoClub América 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2
El SalvadorC.D. FAS 2 2 0 0 4 2 2
GuatemalaHeredia 2 1 0 1 2 1 1
United StatesNew York Red Bulls 2 1 1 0 2 1 1
MexicoC.F. Pachuca 2 0 2 0 3 3 0
United StatesSan Jose Earthquakes 2 1 0 1 1 3 -2
Total 14 6 4 4 19 19 0

International results

As of April 29, 2015

Player records

Top goalscorers

# Pos. Name Nation Career MLS Playoffs CC CCL Total
1 Forward Marco Di Vaio  Italy 2012–2014 34 – 2 4 40
2 Forward Jack McInerney  United States 2014–2015 11 – 4 3 18
3 Midfielder Patrice Bernier  Canada 2012– 13 2 1 – 16
Midfielder Ignacio Piatti  Argentina 2014– 13 1 – 2 16
Forward Andres Romero  Argentina 2013– 12 – 1 3 16
6 Midfielder Felipe  Brazil 2012–2014 12 – 2 – 14
7 Forward Didier Drogba  Ivory Coast 2015– 11 1 – – 12
8 Forward Dominic Oduro  Ghana 2015– 8 – 1 – 9
9 Midfielder Dilly Duka  United States 2014– 5 1 – 2 8
Midfielder Sanna Nyassi  Gambia 2012–2014 8 – – – 8
Forward Andrew Wenger  United States 2012–2014 6 – 1 1 8

Last updated: November 9, 2015.
CC = Canadian Championship; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Montreal Impact roster.

Top Assists

# Pos. Name Nation Career MLS Playoffs CC CCL Total
1 Midfielder Justin Mapp  United States 2012–2015 21 – 5 – 26
2 Midfielder Felipe  Brazil 2012–2014 24 – – 1 25
3 Midfielder Patrice Bernier  Canada 2012– 20 1 2 1 24
4 Midfielder Ignacio Piatti  Argentina 2014– 9 1 – 5 15
5 Forward Marco Di Vaio  Italy 2012–2014 9 – 2 1 12
6 Forward Andrés Romero  Argentina 2013– 9 – – 1 10
7 Midfielder Davy Arnaud  United States 2012–2013 8 – – – 8
Midfielder Marco Donadel  Italy 2015– 5 1 1 1 8
Midfielder Calum Mallace  Scotland 2012– 6 – 1 1 8
10 Defender Hassoun Camara  France 2012– 6 – – – 6

Last updated: November 1, 2015.
CC = Canadian Championship; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Montreal Impact roster.

Most appearances

# Pos. Name Nation Career MLS Playoffs CC CCL Total
1 Midfielder Patrice Bernier  Canada 2012– 104 3 11 9 127
2 Defender Hassoun Camara  France 2012– 89 2 9 9 109
3 Midfielder Felipe  Brazil 2012–2014 93 1 7 6 107
Forward Andrés Romero  Argentina 2013– 86 1 11 9 107
5 Midfielder Justin Mapp  United States 2012–2015 82 1 10 6 99
6 Defender Matteo Ferrari  Italy 2012–2014 81 1 4 6 92
7 Forward Marco Di Vaio  Italy 2012–2014 76 1 5 6 88
8 Defender Jeb Brovsky  United States 2012–2014 65 1 7 3 76
9 Midfielder Calum Mallace  Scotland 2012– 55 3 7 9 74
10 Goalkeeper Evan Bush  United States 2012– 46 3 8 13 70

Last Updated on November 9, 2015.
CC = Canadian Championship; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Montreal Impact roster.

Most clean sheets

# Name Nation Career MLS Playoffs CC CCL Total
1 Evan Bush  United States 2012– 12 1 3 5 21
2 Troy Perkins  United States 2012–2014 15 – – – 15
3 Donovan Ricketts  Jamaica 2012 3 – 1 – 4
4 Eric Kronberg  United States 2015– – – 1 – 1

Last Updated: October 29, 2015.
CC = Canadian Championship; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League
Bolded players are currently on the Montreal Impact roster.

Giuseppe Saputo Trophy

The Giuseppe Saputo Trophy is awarded to the team's Most Valuable Player.

Year Name Nation Ref.
2012 Patrice Bernier  Canada [31]
2013 Marco Di Vaio  Italy [32]
2014 Andrés Romero  Argentina [33]
2015 Ignacio Piatti  Argentina [34]

Golden Boot

Year Name Nation Goals Ref.
2012 Patrice Bernier  Canada 9 [35]
2013 Marco Di Vaio  Italy 20 [36]
2014 Marco Di Vaio  Italy 9 [37]
2015 Didier Drogba  Ivory Coast 11 [38]

Note: Only MLS regular season goals count.

Club captains

Dates Name Nation Ref.
2012-2013 Davy Arnaud  United States [39]
2014- Patrice Bernier  Canada [40]

Average attendance

Season MLS Season MLS Playoffs Canadian
Championship 		CONCACAF Friendlies Total Attendance
2012 22,772 DNQ 13,405 DNQ 19,225 419,754
2013 20,603 - 13,474 14,409 - 406,024
2014 17,557 DNQ 13,125 11,522 - 330,210
2015 17,750 17,862 12,457 44,261 - 495,162

Last Updated: November 1, 2015.
CC = Canadian Championship; CCL = CONCACAF Champions League DNQ = Did Not Qualify

Footnotes

  1. ^ Club originally founded in 1992. MLS franchise granted in 2010.

References

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  2. ^ CANOE - SLAM! Sports - Soccer - Montreal to bid for MLS franchise Archived 2008-06-12 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Gillett launches MLS bid". Sky Sports. March 27, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
  4. ^ Major League Soccer: News: Article Archived 2010-03-19 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ [1][dead link]
  6. ^ Phillips, Randy (May 16, 2009). "New coach, same old problem". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved May 17, 2009. [dead link]
  7. ^ Freedman, Jonah (May 7, 2010). ""Passionate" Montreal named as 19th MLS city". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved May 7, 2010.
  8. ^ a b "MLS awards expansion team to Montreal for 2012". Associated Press. July 5, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
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  10. ^ Monte Stewart The Canadian Press (March 10, 2012). "Vancouver Whitecaps down Montreal Impact 2-0 in MLS season opener". thestar.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  11. ^ Bill Beacon The Canadian Press (March 17, 2012). "Montreal Impact play to 1-1 draw with Chicago Fire before massive crowd in home debut". thestar.com. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
  12. ^ "Impact ties LA Galaxy 1-1 in front of 60,860 spectators at Olympic Stadium," from ImpactMontreal.com, December 5, 2012
  13. ^ The Canadian Press (May 30, 2013). "Hassoun Camara's tying goal gives Impact Canadian soccer title". CBC.ca. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
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