MONTREAL—Jozy Altidore says he has great respect for the Impact, but the Toronto FC striker would also love to spoil Montreal’s season.
The first-place Reds (15-3-8), who have their 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 Friday. “It’s a good team.