"While we have the same long-term objectives for this organization we realized over the past few weeks that we do not share the same philosophy on how to get there.”

It was the indifference that might be the most worrying thing for the Reds as they finish their sixth straight year out of the playoffs — out of the announced 16,151 in attendance at BMO Field, the majority of the noise seemed to be coming from the 150-odd Impact fans in the visitors' section.

The Vancouver Whitecaps aren’t quite sure what 11 players the Montreal Impact will have on the field when the two teams kick off the MLS season Saturday at B.C. Place. But, Whitecaps’ veteran centre back Jay DeMerit has a pretty good idea of how the visiting team will line up.

On Wednesday, after the The 11 contacted Doncaster Rovers for their reaction to Chimbonda’s appearance in Canada, the club's spokesperson asked if there was any proof of Chimbonda’s presence at the Impact camp. Steve Uttley, Doncaster’s media manager, said “he is signed with us till the transfer window.”