Montreal Impact facts for kids
The Montreal Impact (which is Impact de Montréal in French) is a professional soccer team from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They play in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS), which is the top soccer league in North America. The Impact joined MLS in 2012 as a new team. They were the third Canadian team to join this exciting league. This team took over from an older team also called the Montreal Impact, which played in a different league called the North American Soccer League (NASL).
| Full name | Montreal Impact (English) Impact de Montréal (French) |
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| Founded | 2010 | ||
| Stadium | Saputo Stadium Montreal, Quebec |
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20,801 | ||
| Owner | Joey Saputo | ||
| Head Coach | Mauro Biello | ||
| League | Major League Soccer | ||
| 2016 | Eastern Conference: 5th Overall: 11th Playoffs: Conference Final |
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Team Motto
The team's special slogan or motto is "Tous Pour Gagner". This phrase is in French. It means "Everyone for victory" or "All to win" in English. It shows the team's spirit to work together and win games.
Home Stadium
The Montreal Impact plays its home games at Saputo Stadium in Montreal. This stadium is a great place for soccer fans to watch the team compete. It can hold over 20,000 people. Sometimes, for very big games, they play at the larger Olympic Stadium.
Playing in Major League Soccer
The Montreal Impact joined Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2012. This was a big step for the team. It meant they would play against some of the best soccer teams in North America. They quickly became a strong team in the Eastern Conference.
Notable Games
The Impact has had some exciting moments in MLS. In 2015, they played in the CONCACAF Champions League final. This was a huge game against a team from Mexico. A record number of fans, over 61,000, came to watch this important match.
Fan Support
The Montreal Impact has many dedicated fans. Groups like the "Ultras Montreal" cheer very loudly for the team. They often display large banners and flags at games. This helps create an exciting atmosphere at the stadium.
Images for kids
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The Impact played the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final before of a record 61,004
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Banner for Ultras Montreal's 10th anniversary at Saputo Stadium before game between Montreal Impact and Columbus Crew on July 8, 2012
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The North Star at the Olympic Stadium for the Montreal Impact's 2016 home opener.
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Match of Montreal Impact at Saputo Stadium against New York Red Bulls on July 28, 2012
