Impact can move into MLS playoff position with win over Real Salt Lake
MONTREAL — Riding a three-game winning streak, the Montreal Impact are within striking distance of a playoff position for the first time this season.
A victory against Real Salt Lake on Saturday at Saputo Stadium would thrust the Impact above the red line in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. Montreal is two points away from sixth-place Atlanta, which does not play over the weekend, and two points back of fifth-place Columbus with two games in hand.
“We need to keep going on this streak,” said midfielder Blerim Dzemaili, who has helped revitalize the Impact since joining the club in May. “We cannot make any mistakes anymore. We need three points against Real Salt Lake.
“Hopefully we’re going to be in a playoff spot after next game.”