By Canadian Press

Montreal Impact advance at MLS is Back Tournament to face Orlando in round of 16

Jul 22, 2020 | 8:52 PM

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Montreal Impact are headed to the round of 16 at the MLS is Back Tournament.

The Impact (1-2-0 in Group C play) had their passage to the knockout stage of the World Cup-style tournament confirmed Wednesday when FC Cincinnati defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0.

That result assured Montreal of finishing as one of the four best third-place finishers. The Impact will play Group A winner Orlando City on Saturday.

Montreal finished the group stage with three points and a goal difference of minus-one. That’s better than New York City FC, third in Group A with three points and a goal difference of minus-two, and the Red Bulls, third in Group E with three points and a goal difference of minus-three.

Toronto FC has already qualified as the Group C winner. The Vancouver Whitecaps play Chicago Fire SC on Thursday, needing to win by at least two goals and help from some other teams to advance.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 22, 2020.

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