Both teams are looking for more success this season, just different kinds of success. While the Impact made it all the way to the MLS Eastern Conference Finals losing to Toronto FC. The San Jose Earthquakes on the other hand will look to snap their four season playoff drought.
Montreal Impact
The Impact made a huge statement in 2016. Making it all the way to the conference finals and taking Toronto FC to extra time. While they may have lost, it gave them a lot to look forward to in the 2017 season.