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I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the 2010 Impact season to arrive. After a championship victory in what eventually was the last USL season, I’m anticipating the new USSF D-2 league’s new layout and the competition 2 divisions (USL and NASL) can bring to the mix. 

This past  Monday, the Montreal Impact revealed their 2010 schedule in the USSF Second Division. The Impact will begin their championship title defence starting Sunday, April 11th against the Austin Aztex in Austin with their home opener later that month against the Portland Timbers on April 25th.

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From the Impact’s press release: 

MONTREAL – The Montreal Impact announced Wednesday the return of Panamean striker Roberto Brown for the 2010 season. Brown, 32, played the last three seasons in Montreal. In 2009, he established several personal records with the Impact, playing 25 matches, including 17 on the starting lineup (1,568 minutes), during which he tallied seven goals and three assists for 17 points. He won his first playoff championship while being a starter during all six matches (512 minutes), earning two goals and as many passes. He won the finals Most Valuable Player award, after tallying one goal and one assist during the return game against the Vancouver Whitecaps, October 17, at Saputo Stadium.

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From the Impact’s press release: 

The Montreal Impact announced Wednesday the signing of Portuguese midfielder Helder Filipe Da Costa Soares, as well as French midfielder/right winger Philippe Billy. Both players have come to terms with the club for the next two seasons. Helder Filipe Da Costa Soares, an offensive midfielder whose announcement was originally slated during training camp kickoff Monday, is an offensive midfielder who will turn 28 on February 10. He played second division in Portugal during the last 10 years and had been selected to the Portuguese Under-20 National Team. Before joining the Impact, he played with CD Feirense and played his last match January 10, 2010 against Estoril. He also played with SC Freamunde, from 2000 to 2003, and from 2006 to 2009, as well as with FC Vizela, from 2003 to 2006.

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Add Leonardo Di Lorenzo to the list of signed and secured veterans retuning to the team through the end of the 2011 season. The Montreal Impact announced Wednesday the midfielder’s return for the next two seasons, as well as the acquisition of midfielder Tyler Hemming for the 2010 season. Simon Gatti will also remain with the team, playing out his option year with the team.