The Miami Heat have inched closer....Sorry wrong sport. The Montreal Impact (better?) have taken MLS by storm.
Sure, this notion may tickle a few and maybe nauseate a few others. Undeniable remains the fact that the second year franchise represents a discernable rise in the quality and on-the-field competence of Canadian soccer.
Canadian Soccer??!
You mean the same French/English cousin-folk who flamed out rather quickly in the recent group stage of World Cup qualifying??
The same nation of hockey lovers who produced the wonderful product that was the 2012 Toronto Football Club (still, the best single game atmosphere in the league)?
Yes, yes and a definite yes.
The brain-trust in the 'City of
Let’s take a look
An expanded stadium designed to expand even further as the product takes hold
A solid roster complete with a mix of young talent (Martins, Wenger) and top notch veteran performers (Di Viao, Bernier)
The ability to lure solid European talent to a fledging MLS franchise (I know, they've been around since the invention of iced cream and cole slaw)
These accomplishments, along with an MLS-best start seems to indicate that the team knows a little about football. Combine this with a successful post-season European tour and a declaration of the intent to break away from 'American' style soccer and you have the 2013 Montreal Impact.
This team not only stands atop MLS, but atop a burgeoning domestic Canadian soccer scene.
Toronto seem to have their ducks in order under first-year coach Ryan Nelson, while Martin Rennie's revamped and extremely talented bunch will no doubt expand on last year's first round play-off appearance.
So how soon until we have a full fledged Canadian Soccer league?
How about an Edmonton-Calgary rivalry to match the energy Hockey fans enjoy?
Speaking of
One of the better rendering prior to the award of a franchise..
Anyway, Canadian soccer seems to have a bright future..
Good for MLS
Good for
Good for all involved
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