Surging Impact take first step toward Canadian title against Whitecaps

The Montreal Impact and the Vancouver Whitecaps are on the bubble in terms of making the Major League Soccer playoffs this season, but the Voyageurs Cup is a trophy both clubs have an eye on.
The teams meet Wednesday night at Saputo Stadium in the first leg of a two-game, total goals Canadian Championship semifinal. The second leg is set for July 25 in Vancouver.
Montreal coach Rémi Garde called it “an important competition,” while Vancouver right-back Jake Nerwinski said one