MONTREAL IMPACT vs. TORONTO FC
Stade Saputo, Montreal, Québec, Canada
October 29, 2015 (2015 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, Knockout Round)
7 p.m. ET (UniMás in US, TSN1/4/5, RDS1 in Canada)
Stade Saputo, Montreal, Québec, Canada
October 29, 2015 (2015 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, Knockout Round)
7 p.m. ET (UniMás in US, TSN1/4/5, RDS1 in Canada)
- Montreal’s meteoric rise up the Eastern Conference table was nothing short of astounding, especially considering the team snapped a 26-game road losing streak in May. With a back-loaded schedule after their spring run to the final of the 2014-15 CONCACAF Champions League, the Impact registered a 7-2-2 record after Didier Drogba’s arrival in September and have not lost at Stade Saputo since Aug. 22.
- Toronto FC bested Montreal in their regular-season series, winning two of three matches and outscoring the Impact 6-4, but Montreal won the teams' final meeting on #DecisionDay.
- The Reds were a prolific offensive side this year, scoring 58 goals — second only to the New York Red Bulls — and have no shortage of big-game experience between Sebastian Giovinco, Michael Bradley, Jozy Altidore and Benoît Cheyrou. With the pressure of the franchise’s first playoff berth mounting, leadership will prove vital for TFC.
- Had Didier Drogba played a full season with Montreal, there’s no telling just how many goals the Ivorian icon could have scored. He finished the regular season with 11 goals in 11 games but is by no means solely responsible for the Impact’s revival.
- Newcomer Laurent Ciman established himself as one of MLS’ elite defenders, while midfield maestro Ignacio Piatti turned in nine goals and eight assists in 26 regular-season appearances.
- Meanwhile, for Toronto FC, Audi Golden Boot winner Sebastian Giovinco took home hardware for his record-setting season, becoming the first player in MLS history to notch 20 goals and 10 assists, and he, like Drogba, is capable of commandeering a game.
- However, TFC will continue leaning on a star-studded supporting cast that includes US national team stars Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore (13 goals) and budding Canadian international Jonathan Osorio.
Previous Meetings
| Oct 25, 2015 | MTL | 2 - 1 | TOR |
| Aug 29, 2015 | TOR | 2 - 1 | MTL |
| Jun 24, 2015 | TOR | 3 - 1 | MTL |
| Oct 18, 2014 | TOR | 1 - 1 | MTL |
| Aug 2, 2014 | MTL | 0 - 2 | TOR |
Season Goal Leaders
| Montreal Impact | Toronto FC | ||
| Didier Drogba | 11 | Sebastian Giovinco | 22 |
| Ignacio Piatti | 9 | Jozy Altidore | 13 |
| Dominic Oduro | 8 | Michael Bradley | 5 |
Season Stats
| Montreal ImpactToronto FC | ||
| 34 | Games Played | 34 |
| 15 | Wins | 15 |
| 13 | Losses | 15 |
| 6 | Draws | 4 |
| 48 | Goals | 58 |
| 44 | Goals Conceded | 58 |
| 343 | Shots | 349 |
| 169 | Shots on Target | 169 |
| 424 | Fouls committed | 430 |
| 367 | Fouls suffered | 427 |
| 66 | Offside | 67 |
| 164 | Corners | 181 |
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