to achieve victory in one of the tournaments such as the Canadian Championship, the Leagues Cup, or the MLS Cup. Gervais emphasized the importance of winning a trophy as a pathway to returning to the CONCACAF Champions Cup, a competition the team has not participated in since 2022, asserting that it is integral to the club's identity.
As the Major League Soccer team prepares to kick off its 2025 season, they will start with medical evaluations for players before heading to Tampa for a training camp from January 22 to January 25. Gervais expressed enthusiasm about new acquisitions, especially with the addition of Giacomo Vrioni, a 26-year-old striker he described as technically skilled and capable of scoring goals. The club has also welcomed versatile defender Jalen Neal from LA Galaxy and veteran midfielder Fabian Herbers recently.
The 2024 season was tumultuous for Montreal, marked by unexpected setbacks such as a quarter-final defeat to Forge FC in the Canadian Championship and an early exit from the Leagues Cup. Despite these challenges, the team managed to reach the MLS playoffs, driven by a late surge under head coach Laurent Courtois, before being eliminated by Atlanta United in the wild-card round. Courtois will continue as head coach, but the offseason has brought considerable changes as the club revamped its front office, coaching staff, and roster. Montreal's 2025 MLS season opener is set against Atlanta on February 22, with their first home game scheduled for April 12 against Charlotte FC at Stade Saputo, which will be their eighth match of the season.
9 Comments
Karamba
Opening game against Atlanta will be tough, but let's use it for revenge and start strong.
Matzomaster
Let's be realistic. Winning the Canadian Championship or Leagues Cup is not enough. Aim for MLS Cup and CONCACAF Champions League.
Rotfront
Optimistic for this season! The club is moving in the right direction, let's trust them and cheer on our Impact! allez MTL!!!
Matzomaster
First home game in April? No problem, it gives the team more time to gel before facing our fans.
Karamba
Another year, another new roster. Tired of seeing the team constantly rebuilding. Want some stability and consistency already!
Leonardo
Roster change means fresh energy and competition for places. This can only benefit the team in the long run.
Raphael
Remember when we were a dominant force in MLS? Feels like a distant memory. Can we ever reach those heights again?
Donatello
Sounds like the management is more concerned with trophies than building a long-term successful team. Is this just about short-term gains?
Eric Cartman
Missing Europe in Champions Cup? Maybe focus on winning MLS first before dreaming big.