Schallibaum on Impact after comeback win: “They never gave up” 11 May 2013 “That’s a reason I like this team, they never give up,” said head coach Marco Schallibaum. “Today we played against a really good team and with our program the last two weeks (six games in 18 days) it’s amazing what they did on the field and their will to do well. They can play good football or they can play good football and also have lots of character. They showed that again today.”
Henry brace enough to top late Impact surge 9 May 2013 Two of the three goals came in added time — one in the first half and another in the second — with Thierry Henry notching both the home side’s tallies while Marco Di Vaio got one (and very nearly two) back for the visitors.
MLS salary update: More Canadians working in the league, but making less 6 May 2013 There are five Canadian players making US$35,125 this season, while eight more are on the books for base salaries of $46,500 each.
After taking two-goal lead, Impact pegged back by Quakes 5 May 2013 The Goonies were good enough this afternoon. The San Jose Earthquakes erased a two-goal deficit to draw the visiting Montreal Impact in a 2-2 match played in close to 30 C heat at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Montreal coach Schallibaum: TFC could not deal with “injured tiger” 2 May 2013 “I felt all day that we were going to have a good result,” said head coach Marco Schallibaum. “I also felt it yesterday in training and during my pregame speech tonight. The guys were pumped.
Tactical change pays off for Impact in victory over the Fire 28 Apr 2013 Asked if the change in formation was something that would be repeated in the future, coach Schallibaum, replied, “As a coach you have to be flexible and able to put something fresh into the game. Today it worked well with everyone playing well together. Paponi did well, for his first time, getting a goal."
TFC continues Cup dominance of the Impact 25 Apr 2013 The Impact is going to need its own version of the "Miracle In Montreal" if it's going to finally defeat Toronto FC in an Amway Canadian Championship series.
Paponi arrives in Montreal as a “provisional” transfer 19 Apr 2013 In fact, Bologna didn’t use the term “loan,” but “transfer on a provisional basis.” So, for De Santis and co., it’s a case of try before you buy.
Has early start to MLS season had a negative drag on attendance? 17 Apr 2013 Certainly, the early start didn’t help MLS. Bitter cold affected games in the north, from New York to Chicago. Snow postponed a match in Colorado.
Impact has to settle for draw in Stade Saputo opener 14 Apr 2013 “We worked throughout the week to prepare the team as a staff and today it was my job to be on the sideline to encourage the team and to manage the rhythm,” Biello said to open his postgame comments. “Obviously we would have loved to win the game but, unfortunately, it didn’t happen. Overall I think there were a lot of positives from that game.”