3.11.2013: Impact Early Surprise In MLS, Two Wins In Two Toughest Atmospheres
The Montreal Impact have went into Seattle and Portland, and have come out the better side twice.
They have had better movement, better chances, and of course (for a side full of Italians led by Alessandro Nesta) better defense.
Andrea Pisanu (another Italian forward, pictured below) has joined the side containing Marco Di Vaio and Matteo Ferrari as well.
The Impact have built a strong defensive core around Nesta and Ferrari.
Swiss U21 defender Dennis Iapachino and Colombian International Nelson Rivas both have solid experience in Europe as well.
Jeb Brovsky has further been a very capable back for Le Impact.
But, one of the less heralded defensive backs has been one of the biggest contributors over the last few years.
As the Frenchman Houssan Camara, who has been with Montreal since 2011 (when the side was part of the North American Soccer League) has been a strong player for them.
Camara leads overall appearances for the Montreal Impact (out of current players) with 44.
Camara has been a strong (hidden gem) defender for Montreal. But, the Frenchman can also put in a good offensive shift as seen against Portland.
Camara's pretty goal against Portland this week was a moment of brilliance by the defender (goal below), matched the previous week by Davy Arnaud's beautiful chip that was the difference against Seattle.
And that's how Montreal has been getting it done in hostile atmosphere's so far this season.
Lock down defense and then rely on Di Vaio, Arnaud, or just about anyone in their starting eleven (like Camara this week) to give that moment of brilliance that makes the difference.
Two wins in Portland and Seattle is very impressive in two weeks.
It's a statement by Montreal that this season there going to be in the mix come playoffs.
"We are very pleased with the two results on the road," said Montreal Impact goalkeeper Troy Perkins.
"It's a good start for us and could be the start of good things to come."
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