Altidore adds fuel as Impact, TFC prepare to rekindle MLS’ hottest rivalry
MONTREAL — Jozy Altidore says he has great respect for the Impact, but the Toronto FC striker would also love to spoil Montreal’s season.
First-place TFC (15-3-8), who have sights set on breaking the Major League Soccer record for points in a season, play three of their final eight regular-season games against the Impact (10-8-6), who are clinging to the sixth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
The first clash is Sunday afternoon at Saputo Stadium. They also meet Sept. 20 and Oct. 15 in Toronto.
“It’s a great rivalry,” Altidore told reporters in Toronto on Friday. “It’s a good team. They have great fans, but I’d love it if they missed the playoffs at our expense. That would be beautiful.”