After an entertaining "Super Sunday" to kick off the 2016 MLS season, matchday two commenced yesterday with Orlando City welcoming Chicago Fire. And today, it will be a very busy Saturday with even more games taking place, including Montreal Impact taking on New York Red Bulls later today in an all-Eastern Conference clash.
Montreal Impact
The hosts will be coming into this game having recorded a hard-fought 3-2 win over Vancouver Whitecaps in the first "Canadian Derby" of the season. Argentinian midfielder Ignacio Piatti - who received the first AT&T MLS Goal of the Week for this season due to one of his stunning efforts - was involved in all three goals, with a brace plus an assist for Dominic Oduro.
As such, his manager Mauro Biello will be counting in the 31-year-old to have a similar impact on today's game, especially since the team will still be missing talismanic attacker Didier Drogba. The legendary Ivorian striker will not be featuring for the next few games due to an on-going knee problem that could potentially be further aggravated by playing on turf. Biello so far has overseen a period of success with the Canadian club since arriving in the summer of 2015; under his tutelage, Montreal Impact have won an impressive ten out of their past 15 MLS games, whilst losing just three.
Other players missing for the hosts will be Andres Romero, Cameron Porter, and Patrice Bernier. Having drawn and lost their last two meetings against their upcoming visitors, the hosts will be keen on picking up another three points against a New York Red Bulls side devoid of confidence.
New York Red Bulls
Any football fan certainly knows that possession does not always win matches, and the New York Red Bulls experienced this during their opening game of this season. Despite enjoying over 60 per cent possession against Toronto, Jesse Marsch's side still fell to a 2-0 loss. Their profligacy in front of goal, which saw them register a very poor ten shots off target will also be of great concern for the 2015 Community Shield winners and their manager will be hoping that the defeat will spur his men on to a better performance in today's fixture.
Bradley Wright-Phillips, who netted 18 goals in all competitions last season, did not have a good evening this past weekend and the former English youth international will be hoping to shake off some pre-season rust to help inspire his side later today. In terms of absentees, Marsch will only be missing the services of defender Damien Perrinelle as a result of a knee problem, and striker Gonzalo Veron is still struggling with a hamstring issue.
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The hosts will be hoping to make it two wins in two games against their visitors, who are seeking their first win of the season. However, if you are too far away to make it to the Stade Olympique this Saturday, no worries. LiveSoccerTV.com has options to catch the match via your TV, computer, phone, or tablet.
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- In the USA at 16.00 EST on: MLS Live, MSG Plus, MLS Direct Kick
- In Canada at 16.00 ET on: MLS Live, TSN 690 Montreal, TVA Sports
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