FC Montreal Hosts Toronto FC II Saturday Night
April 8, 2016 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
FC Montreal News Release
MONTREAL - FC Montreal hosts Toronto FC II this Saturday at 7:30pm EDT at the Olympic Stadium for its second game of the USL season, having lost 1-0 in its opening game of the season against Bethlehem Steel FC.
In the inaugural match of FC Montreal's first USL season, the Reds ruined the party at Olympic Stadium, winning 2-0. Montreal regained its honour in the following game between both teams, winning 1-0 in Toronto. Both teams won a game at home over the rest of the season.
"It's always been a rivalry, whether it's with the MLS first team or now in the USL," said defender Janouk Charbonneau. "We have to start playing our game and be more focused from the start. We need to display our identity from the first whistle."
This year, the teams will meet three times. The next two games will be played on the opponent's field at the Ontario Soccer Centre. After the loss against the Steel FC, FC Montreal is 13th in the Eastern Conference standings after only one game played, while Toronto is in the 10th spot. A win would push one or the other team in the middle of the standings.
"We are expecting a game with pace, creativity and a lot of enthusiasm because Toronto is also a young team," explained head coach Philippe Eullaffroy. "This week, we insisted on using density and moving forward after. Everyone is healthy so we should have a good group on Saturday."
In its first USL game this season, Toronto FC II got a 2-2 tie against New York Red Bulls II. Raheem Edwards and Skylar Thomas scored for the Reds.
The ticket for the MLS game between the Impact and Columbus Crew SC at 4pm at the Olympic Stadium will include access to the USL game at 7:30pm. The doors will also open at 7pm for those who don't have an MLS ticket. Fans will be seated in general admission on the odd-numbered side, and food concessions will also be open on that side. The Impact boutiques will be open until halftime.
The game will be available via live streaming on http://www.impactmontreal.com/fcmontreal.
• Discuss this story on the United Soccer League Championship message board...
United Soccer League Championship Stories from April 8, 2016
- Match Preview: Sacramento Republic FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 - Sacramento Republic FC
- San Antonio FC Establishes Youth Development Academy - San Antonio FC
- USL Issues Statement on Charleston Situation - USL
- Another Home Opener Not Daunting for Arizona United SC - Phoenix Rising FC
- Match Preview: San Antonio FC Hosts Swope Park Rangers in Inaugural Home Match - San Antonio FC
- Expansion Cincinnati, San Antonio Set for Home Openers in Week 3 - USL
- Arizona United SC Sends Midfielder Jose 'Chiva' Cuevas on Season-Long Loan to OKC Energy FC - Phoenix Rising FC
- San Antonio FC Home Matches to be Streamed on SanAntonioFC.com - San Antonio FC
- New York Red Bulls II Sign Cheikh M'Baye - New York Red Bulls II
- Preview: Switchbacks FC Home Opener vs. Arizona United April 9 - Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
- Game Preview: Swope Park Rangers at San Antonio FC - Sporting Kansas City II
- Islanders Match against Pittsburgh Postponed Due to Weather - Penn FC
- Rhinos Continue Road Trip against Richmond Kickers on Saturday - Rochester Rhinos
- FC Montreal Hosts Toronto FC II Saturday Night - FC Montreal
- Preview: LouCity Welcomes Orlando City B for Match Day 3 - Louisville City FC
- Preview: Saint Louis FC Visits Oklahoma City Energy Saturday - Saint Louis FC
- Snow Causes Postponement of Keystone Derby - Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC
- OCB Travels to Louisville for First Road Match of the Season - Orlando City B
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent FC Montreal Stories
- FC Montreal Loses 3-1 in Its Last Game of the Season against Harrisburg
- FC Montreal Ends 2016 USL Season this Saturday against Harrisburg
- FC Montreal Loses 4-0 against the Red Bulls
- FC Montreal Visits Red Bulls II on Saturday
- FC Montreal Hosts the Charleston Battery this Wednesday