There’s a lot going on in the soccer world of Montreal Impact captain Jukka Raitala.
Short-term national team commitments, potential MLS play-offs, resumption of CONCACAF Champions League, and the delayed 2020 Euros, the first tournament his country has ever qualified for.
But all are on the back-burner for now. Sunday is the Finland international’s sole focus, and has been since the most recent loss to Orlando City.
He refuses to take anything for granted and refuses to look ahead.
“My focus is fully on Sunday. It’s a last opportunity for us to secure a play-off spot.