Montreal Impact F.C. facts for kids
| Full name | Montreal Impact Football Club | |||
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| Founded | 1992 | |||
| Dissolved | 2011 | |||
| Ground | Saputo Stadium | |||
| Capacity | 13,034 | |||
| Chairman | Joey Saputo | |||
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The Montreal Impact F.C. (also known as French: Impact de Montréal in French) was a professional soccer club. This team was based in Montreal, Canada. It was an important part of Canadian soccer history for nearly two decades.
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What Was the Montreal Impact F.C.?
The Montreal Impact F.C. was a soccer team that played from 1992 to 2011. It was a well-known club in North American soccer leagues. The team had many fans in Montreal and across Canada.
The Club's History and Games
The club was founded in 1992 and quickly became a strong competitor. They played in different leagues over the years. These leagues were important for soccer in Canada and the United States. The team played many exciting matches.
Where Did They Play?
The Montreal Impact F.C. played their home games at Saputo Stadium. This stadium is located in Montreal. It could hold over 13,000 fans. The stadium was a lively place on game days.
Why Did the Club Stop Playing?
After the 2011 soccer season, the Montreal Impact F.C. stopped playing. This happened because a new team was created. This new team would join Major League Soccer (MLS). MLS is the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.
The New Montreal Impact Team
The new team that replaced the original club is also called the Montreal Impact. It started playing in MLS in 2012. This new team carried on the legacy of the original club. It brought top-tier soccer to Montreal.
