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The Soccer Business: A Decent Summary
I can do business with stupid people and I can do business with crooks. But I can’t do business with stupid people who want to be crooks.
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Verbatim Nick De Santis: We Should Be There, Too.
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It’s great to see another Canadian market get to the highest level of soccer (in North America). It goes to show clubs like Vancouver, Toronto FC and ourselves belong at the highest level.Of course, hearing about Vancouver and knowing what our vision is and the way we do things, we should be there, too. That we’re not is a bit disappointing, but in the end I believe the club will always work to better itself in every aspect, be it on the field or in administration.
I also believe in (team president) Joey Saputo’s vision, which is to see the franchise compete at the highest level. One day it will happen.
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We’re not hiding it; we’re going through a very difficult economic period.
Honduras vs Montreal Impact 2:0
SUNRISE, Florida – The Montreal Impact lost 2-0 (halftime 0-0) against the Honduran national team (40th position in FIFA ranking), Sunday, in its first pre-season game at the soccer complex, in Sunrise, Florida.
The Impact conceded both goals in the second half. The first came in the 47th minute on a penalty and the second was scored in the 62nd minute.
“We did very well defensively and offensively in the first half but we did not take advantage of excellent scoring chances,” said Impact head coach John Limniatis. “In the second half we made a few mistakes that cost us the two goals. Against a team of this quality there is no place for errors. But the result is not important. Today’s game was a good preparation for us.”
Goalkeeper Srdjan Djekanovic, defenders Adam Braz, Cédric Joqueviel, Nevio Pizzolitto and Stephen deRoux, midfielders Leonardo Di Lorenzo, Tony Donatelli, David Testo and Joey Gjertsen, as well as forwards Roberto Brown and Peter Byers were on the starting lineup.
Braz left the game in the first half after being cut near the eye and was replaced by newcomer Kevin Sakuda. Alex Surprenant, Félix Brillant and Massimo Di Ioia came into the game in the second half.
It was Montreal’s second loss in 11 preseason games (7-2-2), since the beginning of training camp.
The Impact will play its second exhibition game in Florida, this Thursday at 7:30 pm, against a Haitian selection.
The Impact will kick off its regular season April 18, in Charleston. The Impact will play its home opener Saturday, May 9, as they host the Rochester Rhinos at Saputo Stadium. Season tickets are currently available by calling 514-328-3668.
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Back Story
The Montreal Impact has sold more than 42,000 tickets for the quarterfinal game of the CONCACAF Champions League, on February 25, at Olympic Stadium.
On Zits
“I was a kid, or maybe I was a little older. I had a few zits so I was 15 or 16, but I came to the games here. And for all of us, it’s a great opportunity to showcase our team.”
On The Coach
“We were playing a half time game at the Manic game and, before the game, myself and another player were introduced to the coach, Eddie Firmani. Ten years later, he was my first pro head coach, so there were good memories here.”On Big Crowds
“Everyone’s excited. We’re expecting a big crowd and we’re ready to go.”On Dreams
“Soccer’s come long way. It’s like an impossible dream, but with a lot of hard work over the years, on and off the field, we’ve accomplished something extraordinary. Hopefully we can do well and it will continue to grow.”
Mauro Biello captain, Montreal Impact













