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Impact de Montréal

L’Impact de Montréal était un club de soccer professionnel basé à Montréal, au Québec.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

L'Impact de Montréal was a professional soccer club based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Founded on December 10, 1992, it competed in several North American lower-division leagues before joining Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2012. The club rebranded as Club de Foot Montréal (CF Montréal) in January 2021.

History

The club was officially announced on December 10, 1992, when the Saputo Group acquired a franchise in the American Professional Soccer League. The team played in various North American second-division leagues before entering MLS in 2012.

Name changes

In January 2021, the Montreal Impact officially became CF Montréal, short for Club de Foot Montréal. The change included a new logo and colours, ending nearly 30 years of the original name.

Stadium and identity

The club is based in Montreal and plays its home matches at Stade Saputo. Sources describe the team as a Canadian professional soccer club established in Quebec.

Honours

According to consulted sources, the club has won multiple Canadian titles, including Canadian Championship victories, though exact figures vary and require separate verification.

Key facts

  • The club was announced on December 10, 1992, via a franchise acquisition by the Saputo Group in the American Professional Soccer League.
  • The team played in second-division North American leagues before joining MLS in 2012.
  • It rebranded as Club de Foot Montréal in January 2021 with a new identity.
  • The original name 'Montreal Impact' was used for nearly 30 years.
  • The club is based in Montreal and plays at Stade Saputo.
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Canadian context

Le club est l’une des principales équipes professionnelles de soccer du Canada et représente Montréal dans la Major League Soccer.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Montreal Impact still exist under that name?
No. The club adopted the name CF Montréal in 2021.
When was the club founded?
The club was founded in December 1992.
Where is the club based?
The club is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
In which league does the club play?
The club plays in Major League Soccer (MLS).
What was the English name of the club?
The English name was Montreal Impact, corresponding to the French name Impact de Montréal.

References

  1. CF Montréal — https://www.cfmontreal.com/club/histoire
    Supports: Fondation du club en 1992 et origine liée à l’acquisition d’une franchise par le Groupe Saputo.
  2. Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/1763131/impact-montreal-club-foot-cf-nouveau-nom-soccer-mls
    Supports: Changement officiel du nom de l’Impact de Montréal à CF Montréal en 2021.
  3. La Presse — https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/soccer/2021-01-14/l-impact-n-est-plus-place-au-club-de-foot-montreal.php
    Supports: Changement de nom officiel en Club de Foot Montréal en 2021.
  4. Foot Mercato — https://www.footmercato.net/club/montreal-impact/
    Supports: Informations générales sur le club, son statut professionnel, son stade et ses couleurs.
  5. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/CF-Montreal
    Supports: Fondation en décembre 1992, nom historique Impact de Montréal et base à Montréal.