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May 4, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Montreal Impact News Release


IMPACT 0 MIAMI 0

The Montreal Impact tied the Miami FC 0-0, on April 23, in the team's first game of the USL First Division 2006 season, at Tropical Stadium Park, in Miami. It was goalkeeper Greg Sutton's first shutout of the season. Defender Gabriel Gervais played his 100th career game with the Impact. Nevio Pizzolitto, who was nursing a stomach flu since he arrived in training camp in Florida April 18, was on the starting lineup and played the 90 minutes of the game. The Impact now boasts a lifetime record of six wins, five losses and two ties in season opening games. Last year, the Impact played to a 1-1 tie against the Puerto Rico Islanders, April 29.

IMPACT 1 PUERTO RICO 0

The Impact clinched its first win of the season, beating the Puerto Rico Islanders 1-0, Sunday, at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium, in Bayamon. Impact forward Mauricio Salles, who played with the Islanders last year, scored the lone goal of the game and his first with Montreal to ensure the win. Goalkeeper Greg Sutton tallied his second shutout of the season and he now registers 60 career shutouts with the Impact. The team returns from its first road trip with a total of four points out of a possible six.

BRAZ, LEDUC AND RIBEIRO WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM

Three Montreal Impact players have been invited by the Canadian National Team for a training camp in Fort Lauderdale, in Florida, from May 1 to 8. Defender Adam Braz, as well as midfielders Patrick Leduc and Antonio Ribeiro were selected by head coach Frank Yallop.

FOCUS - PATRICK LEDUC IS IN TUNE WITH THE COMMUNITY

Even when the Impact has no game scheduled, as is the case this week, or when he is not called up for national team duty, Patrick Leduc remains a busy man. The 28-year-old midfielder is one of several players on the Montreal team who gets involved in the community. Full story: www.impactmontreal.com.

THE MONTREAL IMPACT RÉNO-DÉPÔT SOCCER SCHOOLS

Designed by Lloyd Barker, former Montreal Impact player who is now the club's Director of Youth Development, the program includes many different exercises that professional players use. It is also based on fun exercises and games that will allow each child to develop and improve their individual and group skills. With the Impact, you learn while having fun! All details on the Impact Réno-Dépôt Soccer Schools on www.impactmontreal.com

SEASON TICKETS ARE STILL ON SALE

The Impact 2006 season-ticket packages are still on sale. For further information, contact the Impact ticketing office at 514-328-3668 or ticketing@impactmontreal.com.



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