Post Match: Montreal Impact at Vancouver Whitecaps

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports The smoke has cleared on the fate of our beloved Vancouver Whitecaps vis-a-vis the Canadian Championship, but there is was still a lot to play for a BC Place tonight. The Whitecaps came into their game against the Montreal Impact just 4 points out of the final playoff spot in the West, while Montreal had a clear path to winning the aforementioned Canadian Championship with two wins, and a combined victory margin of 4 goals.

These stakes could be felt at the start of the game, as the action could best be described as nervy. Neither team came out of the gate sharply, with giveaways and takeaways being the story early. Even taking a knee at kickoff didn’t…