Thierry Henry says Impact, missing Wanyama, obvious underdogs against Revs

odds certainly appear stacked against Montreal Impact when it meets New England Revolution in an Eastern Conference play-in round game at Gillette Stadium. It marks Montreal's first appearance in MLS playoffs since 2016 and with a victory Impact would advance to a quarterfinal matchup against eir Philadelphia or Toronto FC.

Impact and New England met four times this season, with Revolution winning last three games at three different venues — MLS is Back tournament outside Orlando, Red Bull Arena, where Impact was forced to relocate due to COVID-19 border restrictions, and finally at Gillette Stadium, which is also home to NFL's New England Patriots.

Impact will yet again be lacking key personnel and will be challenged at midfield Friday night. Samuel Piette will serve a one-game suspension following his ejection from a 3-2 win over D.C. United in final regular-season game. Victor Wanyama was representing Kenya in international competition and was unable to return in time for Friday's game, according to Henry.

(Im Credit: AP)