Impact signs Brazilian midfielder Martins 21 Dec 2011 The Montreal Impact has announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Felipe Campanholi Martins. On behalf of all the journalists and broadcasters who cover the Impact, we hope he gets blessed with a one-word Brazilian nickname — soon.
Rogers Sportsnet reports soon-to-be-Rogers-owned TFC to play at Rogers-owned venue 21 Dec 2011 Rogers Sportsnet is reporting that Rogers Centre will house the March 7 CONCACAF Champions League match between Toronto FC, which will soon be part-owned by Rogers, and the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Kevin Harmse hopes to be San Antonio’s captain, wants to put together a year’s worth of matches 21 Dec 2011 “It means a lot that that Tim (coach Tim Hankinson) and Hitch (general manager Michael Hitchcock) believe in me, that they wanted me as the club’s first player,” said Harsme, who joins former Whitecaps’ teammate Greg Janicki in San Antonio. “Everyone knows what Hitch has done in MLS. Tim has been in an excellent coach in Major League Soccer. And the club is a non-profit organization, which is something that’s unheard of in professional sports. That’s something I am very excited about.”
Gerba free to leave Impact, but no takers so far 21 Dec 2011 The Montreal Impact has made it clear that striker Ali Gerba is free to go to another club. But, so far, there have been no takers.