Impact update
May 16, 2006 - USL First Division (USL-1)
Montreal Impact News Release
IMPACT PAYS TRIBUTE TO LLOYD BARKER, PATRICK DIOTTE, RUDY DOLISCAT AND JOHN LIMNIATIS
Former Montreal Impact players Lloyd Barker, Patrick Diotte, Rudy Doliscat and John Limniatis were honoured by the Montreal organization, on May 10th, as they were recognized as Team Builders. Barker, Diotte, Doliscat and Limniatis are the first four players to be recognized for their significant contribution to the club's history and to the development of soccer in the province of Quebec.
THE CHALLENGE OF PLAYING TWO GAMES IN TWO NIGHTS
Although the USL First Division schedule is now spread out over a longer period of time, "double-headers" consisting in a series of two games in as many nights are still a challenge all teams have to face. This year, De Santis and his players will have at least two days of rest and preparation for the majority of their match-ups. But they will also have to play back-to-back games twice and put on the cleats twice in three days on two occasions. They will even have to go through three games in five days at the end of August. Full story: www.impactmontreal.com
IMPACT 1 CHARLESTON 3
The Montreal Impact suffered its first loss of the season, Saturday, 3-1 against the Charleston Battery at Blackbaud Stadium. Forward Ben Hollingsworth, midfielder Omar Daley and forward Gavin Glinton scored for the Battery. Forward Daniel Antoniuk scored the lone goal for the Impact, his first goal in an Impact uniform. Following a bicycle kick from midfielder Leonardo Di Lorenzo that rattles off the post, Antoniuk jumped on the rebound and scored in a partially empty net.
THE IMPACT GAME IN VIRGINIA BEACH POSTPONED BECAUSE OF POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS
The Montreal Impact's regular season game slated for Sunday night, against the Virginia Beach Mariners, has been postponed to a later date, due to poor weather conditions in Virginia. After a two-hour rain delay, both teams, in conjunction with the officials, agreed to postpone the match. As stipulated by the United Soccer Leagues First Division rules, both teams now have 72 hours to re-schedule the game.
IMPACT 1 TROIS-RIVIÃRES 1
The Montreal Impact and the Select Senior AAA from Trois-Rivières played to a 1-1 tie, on May 7, in an exhibition game at the l'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Stadium. The Select scored first at the 45th minute of play. Following a turnover in midfield, Select midfielder Jean-Louis Besse recuperated the ball and served a long pass to forward Nicolas Lesage who took a crossing shot that beat Impact goalkeeper Andrew Weber to his right. Impact defender Gabriel Gervais scored at the 84th minute with a goal in the top right corner of the net who beat Select goalkeeper Ãric Parent.
FORWARD JOEL BAILEY IS BACK
The Impact has reached a new agreement with forward Joel Bailey for the 2006 season, and has also signed two young prospects from the National Training Centre, midfielder Ibrahim Baldeh and forward Massimo Di Ioia. Baldeh, a Sierra Leone native, has signed a three-year deal while Di Ioia, a St-Leonard resident, has signed a one-year amateur contract. Both are 18 years of age. Bailey, 26, was once again obtained on loan from the Baltimore Blast, after winning the 2006 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) championship, on April 30.
THE MONTREAL IMPACT RÃNO-DÃPÃT 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.
USL First Division Stories from May 16, 2006
- Watch the Champions League Final At Kells - Seattle Sounders
- Impact update - Montreal Impact
- Spanish Club Alaves to acquire USL First Division franchise - USL-1
- Daley and Wiggans named to USL First Division Team of the Week - Charleston Battery
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