Montreal Impact vs. Colorado Rapids – Three Questions With Mount Royal Soccer

You can check out my answers to his questions about our Rapids over here on his page, while his answers to mine are below:

BW: I don't recall anyone, even Montreal fans, predicting the meteoric rise that they took from last year to this year. What's the No. 1 reason that they've made such a quick improvement?

The Montreal Impact were not as bad as advertised in 2012, especially hating the ``Expansion`` tag. E was always for Evolution in 2012 and it shows in 2013.

Let`s not forget, the Impact has 20 years of soccer history and playing the game is nothing new to the club.

BW: We all know Marco Di Vaio, of course, but who would you say is the second biggest threat in the potent Montreal attack? The third? Or is it really mostly Di Vaio with a lesser cast surrounding him?

MRS: The team is built and plays around Marco Di Vaio. He is paid the big bucks to score and he is doing so with class and no remorse. The supporting cast is as important if not more for the Italian striker. Even as talented as he is, Di Vaio was never able to roam around the pitch himself.

Watch out for Blake "Road Runner" Smith as the rookie left midfielder has been impressive every time he has played MLS minutes.

BW: I quite liked the Nesta signing by you guys last season, and I recall him doing well despite his old age. Has he been up to snuff again this year?

MRS: Tactically and positioning-wise, he has been perfect. With pre-emptive challenges on the opponent's offensive players, Nesta has been flawless most of the time. Unfortunately, his age and injuries are back to haunt him a few times this season.

The physical fragility of Nesta was a known fact but outside that, he has been flawless and a true teacher to the younger defenders of the club.

Thanks again to Sofiane, head over to Mount Royal Soccer for everything you need to know about the Impact ahead of the game this weekend.