Montreal Impact to host Eastern Conference Championship at Olympic Stadium

Olympic Stadium - exterior


The Montreal Impact advanced to the Eastern Conference Championship on Sunday thanks to their 2-1 win against the New York Red Bulls and are set to host the first leg on Nov. 22.


That game will not be taking place at Stade Saputo, however. A spokesman for the club confirmed that Montreal is moving the game to Olympic Stadium. which has a roof.


The Impact have hosted games at "The Big O" since joining MLS, typically at the beginning of the season when the weather is less hospitable.


They also famously played all their home games at the stadium during their run to the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final.