WASHINGTON — Perched in the RFK Stadium mezzanine, Didier Drogba loomed over the Montreal Impact's playoff opener against D.C. United in more ways than one.
As a 38-year-old with an expiring contract and some recently acquired baggage, Drogba could have made the trip as a farewell of sorts to the organization he has called home for the past year and a half.
Considering no road team had won an MLS knockout round match since 2012, Montreal found itself facing down the barrel of an early playoff exit. A 2-4-2 skid since the end of August didn't inspire confidence either.