Toronto FC will have to go through a slightly tougher draw if they are to win their fourth straight Amway Canadian Championship, now that the schedule is set for the 2012 edition. Seedings were based on last year's standings among Canada's four fully professional teams, meaning the Montreal Impact were actually the tournament's No. 4 seed because of their finish in the NASL. They will host TFC at Olympic Stadium on May 2 before heading to BMO Field for the return leg on May 9.
2012 Canadian Championship: Draw Set For Voyageurs Cup
The other matchup will feature FC Edmonton hosting the first leg against Vancouver Whitecaps. Edmonton finished the 2011 NASL season with 36 points, one more than the Impact.
The winner of the tournament receives Canada’s spot in the 2012-13 CONCACAF Champions League.
2012 Amway Canadian Championship Schedule
Semifinals
May 2
Montreal Impact vs. Toronto FC at Olympic Stadium (Montreal)
FC Edmonton vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Commonwealth Stadium (Edmonton)
May 9
Toronto FC vs. Montreal Impact at BMO Field (Toronto)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. FC Edmonton at BC Place (Vancouver)
Finals
May 16 and 23
For more on the Canadian Championship, be sure to check out Toronto FC blog Waking the Red and Whitecaps blog 86 Forever.
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