The Canadiens would appear to be pretty much as advertised: Deep, fast, tough and balanced, with scoring throughout the lineup, a solid blue line and superb goaltending.
Club de Foot Montréal president Kevin Gilmore hopeful for home games in 2021, but says team might be forced to relocate to U.S. again when MLS season begins.
"Professional athletes are strong-willed but that doesn't exempt them from mental fatigue," Kevin Gilmore says.
Montreal's MLS side banks on a youth movement under manager Thierry Henry and is hopeful it can return home to Saputo Stadium — with fans.
There was no F1 race in Montreal and no Rogers Cup tennis, the Impact played their season south of the border and the Alouettes and the CFL had their seasons scrapped.
Loss of star striker Piatti, transition to new manager Henry and playing most of the year on the road contributed to the team's struggles.
"They tried to battle all the way and that's the club I thought I had and I'm sure of it now," manager says of trying 2020 campaign.
Back end gets a boost with Austin FC centre-back Kamal Miller, 23, and Fire midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, 22.
Montreal defeated Honduras's CD Olimpia 1-0 Tuesday night, but it wasn't enough to advance as they lost on the away-goals rule.
Injuries, departures and lack of practice leave Montreal in tight spot against Honduran powerhouse in Tuesday's second leg in Orlando.