Nov 16 (Reuters) - Toronto and Montreal, longtime foes on the ice, are fueling a rivalry on the soccer pitch as they prepare to battle for a berth in Major League Soccer's championship match.
Toronto FC visit Montreal Impact for the opener of their two-leg Eastern Conference finals on Nov 24 against the Impact at 60,000-seat Olympic Stadium.
It marks the first appearance by either club in a conference championship that will determine which Canadian side advances to the Dec. 10 MLS Cup versus either Colorado or Seattle.
"Obviously, a special game," Montreal coach Mauro Biello told a conference call about playing Toronto.