Montreal Impact to play Columbus Crew in MLS Eastern Conference semi-finals

MONTREAL – This is the first time in the club’s history that the Montreal Impact is playing in the MLS Eastern Conference semi-finals.

The team is going head to head against the Columbus Crew.

Montreal’s success has been propelled by former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, who finished the regular season with 11 goals in 11 games. Fans are hoping that he can bring his team another victory in this first of two games against Columbus.

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The other player to look out for tonight is Patrice Bernier, team captain and crowd favorite from Quebec who scored Montreal’s first goal in its 3–0 playoff victory against the Toronto FC.

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At Friday’s practice, Bernier talked about what to expect in the game against Columbus.

“They’re a good team, but we’re confident in our abilities.”

Head coach Mauro Biello is also confident.

“We know we’re at home. We just have to keep that same mind set that we’ve had in the past few games,” he said on Friday.

Soccer history for Montreal  could be made tonight.