The 2019 Canadian Championship final was a two-legged series to determine the winner of the 2019 Canadian Championship, Canada's primary domestic cup competition in men's soccer. The series was played between Canadian Classique rivals Montreal Impact and three-time defending champions Toronto FC, both members of Major League Soccer. It was the third time Montreal and Toronto have met in the finals since the cup format was adopted in 2011; with the Impact winning in 2014, and Toronto winning in 2017.
The first leg was hosted by the Impact at Saputo Stadium in Montreal on September 18, while the second leg was played at BMO Field in Toronto on September 25. Montreal Impact won their fourth title and first since 2014, following a 3–1 victory on penalties after both legs finished 1–0 to the home side.
As winners, Montreal qualified for the 2020 CONCACAF Champions League as Canada's sole direct entrant.
Teams TeamLeagueCityPrevious finals appearances (bold indicates winners)Montreal ImpactMajor League SoccerMontreal, Quebec4 (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017)Toronto FCMajor League SoccerToronto, Ontario6 (2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018)
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Background This was the third time Montreal Impact and Toronto FC faced one another in the Canadian Championship final. The first time, in 2014, Montreal Impact won 2–1 over two legs to win the Voyageurs Cup and advance to the 2014–15 CONCACAF Champions League. Montreal subsequently made it to the Champions League final, where they were ultimately defeated by Mexican club América.
The more recent finals meeting took place in 2017, where Toronto FC won 3–2 on aggregate. Toronto also advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League final after having qualified through the Canadian Championship, losing to Guadalajara on penalties.
Montreal Impact
Montreal Impact were drawn into the third qualifying round where they played Canadian Premier League side York9 FC from Toronto. Over two legs, they defeated York9 3–2 on aggregate to advance to the semi-finals. In the semi-finals they went on to play another CPL side, Cavalry FC from Calgary, who had just defeated fellow MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps FC to advance to play the Impact. Montreal defeated Cavalry 2–1 in Montreal, and 1–0 in Calgary for a 3–1 aggregate victory to advance to the finals.
Toronto FC
As the defending champions, Toronto FC qualified directly to the semi-finals where they played the Ottawa Fury of the USL Championship. Toronto won the first leg 2–0 in Ottawa at TD Place Stadium, followed by a 3–0 victory at home one week later August 14 to win the series 5–0 on aggregate and advance to the finals.
Path to the final
Montreal ImpactRound Toronto FC Opponent Result Opponent ResultBye Bye York9 FC Won (3–2 agg.) Cavalry FC Won (3–1 agg.) Ottawa Fury Won (5–0 agg.)
Match details
First leg
Montreal Impact: GK 23 Clément Diop RB 15 Zachary Brault-Guillard CB 33 Bacary Sagna CB 2 Víctor Cabrera LB 22 Jukka Raitala CM 28 Shamit Shome CM 6 Samuel Piette RW 21 Lassi Lappalainen AM 8 Saphir Taïder LW 10 Ignacio Piatti (c) CF 9 Bojan Substitutes: GK 1 Evan Bush DF 3 Daniel Lovitz DF 4 Rudy Camacho MF 14 Amar Sejdič FW 18 Orji Okwonkwo DF 27 Clément Bayiha FW 37 Maximiliano Urruti Manager: Wílmer Cabrera Toronto FC: GK 25 Alex Bono RB 22 Richie Laryea CB 3 Drew Moor CB 26 Laurent Ciman LB 2 Justin Morrow CM 18 Nick DeLeon CM 4 Michael Bradley (c) CM 21 Jonathan Osorio RW 9 Erickson Gallardo CF 13 Patrick Mullins LW 24 Jacob Shaffelburg Substitutes: GK 16 Quentin Westberg DF 5 Ashtone Morgan MF 8 Marky Delgado MF 10 Alejandro Pozuelo FW 17 Jozy Altidore DF 44 Omar Gonzalez DF 96 Auro Jr.Manager: Greg Vanney
Man of the Match: Ignacio Piatti (Montreal Impact)Assistant referees: Oscar Mitchell-Carvalho Lyes Arfa Fourth official: David Gantar
Second leg
Toronto FC: GK 25 Alex Bono RB 22 Richie Laryea CB 44 Omar Gonzalez CB 23 Chris Mavinga LB 5 Ashtone Morgan CM 8 Marky Delgado CM 4 Michael Bradley (c) CM 21 Jonathan Osorio RW 10 Alejandro Pozuelo CF 17 Jozy Altidore LW 31 Tsubasa Endoh Substitutes: GK 16 Quentin Westberg DF 2 Justin Morrow FW 9 Erickson Gallardo FW 13 Patrick Mullins MF 18 Nick DeLeon DF 26 Laurent Ciman DF 96 Auro Jr. Manager: Greg Vanney Montreal Impact: GK 23 Clément Diop RB 33 Bacary Sagna CB 4 Rudy Camacho CB 2 Víctor Cabrera LB 22 Jukka Raitala CM 27 Clément Bayiha CM 28 Shamit Shome CM 6 Samuel Piette RW 9 Bojan CF 37 Maximiliano Urruti LW 10 Ignacio Piatti (c)Substitutes: GK 1 Evan Bush DF 3 Daniel Lovitz MF 14 Amar Sejdič DF 15 Zachary Brault-Guillard FW 18 Orji Okwonkwo FW 21 Lassi Lappalainen MF 29 Mathieu ChoinièreManager: Wílmer Cabrera
Man of the Match: Lassi Lappalainen (Montreal Impact)Assistant referees: Michael Barwegen Philippe Brière Fourth official: Silviu Petrescu
See also 2019 Canadian Premier League Finals Canadian Championship Canadian Classique Miracle in Montreal
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