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MONTREAL - After a devastating start to the season, Patrice Bernier would love to see the Montreal Impact head into the World Cup break on a high note. The Impact (2-6-4) host D.C. United tonight before a two-week respite from Major League Soccer, and Bernier says a tough defeat against third-place United (6-4-4) could hurt the teams morale, and undo much of their recent success. Watch the game live on TSN and TSN GO at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. "You want to finish on a high, with positive emotions," the Impact midfielder said after practice this week. "We want to start the second half of the season with good energy, so its important to take points from a conference rival. We havent quite reached our full potential yet. We have to use everything weve done over the last few weeks, use that intensity, and finish with something to build on before the two-week break." After stumbling out to a horrible start, the tide may be turning for the Impact. While still at the bottom of the MLS standings, with only 10 points from 12 games, Montreal has strung together a few convincing performances in the last four weeks. The team has only lost once in its last six games (3-1-2) in all competitions, has posted consecutive clean sheets, and is unbeaten at home in its last three. The Impact havent conceded at Saputo Stadium in the last 206 minutes. Whats more, the Impact are flying high after taking home the Amway Canadian Championship last week, beating their Toronto FC rivals in the second leg of the final on home soil. "Its good to walk with your chest up a little, with broad shoulders and with more confidence," Impact coach Frank Klopas said of the teams newfound optimism. "But you have to stay level-headed and continue to work. We cant let anything get to our head. The attitude and the mentality have to be right — and then we can enjoy the break." Montreal is facing a consistent D.C. United club on a good stretch of their own. Ben Olsens men have only lost twice in their last 12 contests — both defeats coming in one-goal decisions on the road. D.C. is stingy at the back. Theyve conceded an MLS third-best 14 goals on the season — only Toronto (13) and Los Angeles (11) have surrendered less. Goalie Bill Hamid has only been beaten three times in his last six games. And like the Impact, United have recorded back-to-back clean sheets. At the other end of the pitch, Fabian Espindola is playing equally well. The Argentine striker, who has scored in three consecutive contests, leads the team in almost every offensive category. He has seven goals, five assists, 34 shots, and 14 shots on target so far this season. "They have a team where if we lose our concentration or focus at any moment, it can hurt you," said Klopas. "They have a lot of talented players in the final third that can create problems. We cannot lose our focus. "Its a tricky game because you cant be thinking about the break. Weve worked so hard that we cannot relax right now. The attitude has to be the way its been in the last couple of games. If we dont, were going to make it very difficult on ourselves." Klopass men seemed to lose their focus the last time these two teams met on May 17, settling for the 1-1 draw after conceding late to DCUs Eddie Johnson. The Impact took the lead in the 56th minute courtesy of Jack McInerney, but coughed it up five minutes from time. Montreals lax defending allowed Espindola to send a cross in the penalty box to a loosely-covered Johnson, who headed it home. Wary of a similar outcome, Klopas made sure his team focused on their box defending in training on Monday. Bernier says the Impact squad that blew the lead at RFK Stadium last month is long gone. "The group is more solid in defence," he said. "We arent giving up many chances. Up front, were creating chances and were winning tight games. Were more confident and better organized now. Were working better as a team. Were giving up fewer freebies than we did at the start of the season." The Impact could be without the services of midfielder Justin Mapp, who hurt his groin in the Canadian Championship final. Mapp, who played three games with D.C. United in 2002, didnt practise with his teammates on Monday, instead doing various strength exercises along the sidelines. Officially match fit for the first time in more than six months, Spanish defender Adrian Lopez was on the pitch practising with the team. Lopez tore his right ACL in September and underwent surgery the following month. Although he is cleared by the team doctors, he will likely make his first appearance for the club after the two-week break. Notes: D.C. United are one point off the Eastern Conference lead. … Montreal and D.C. have split their six all-time meetings (2-2-2). … Newly-acquired Mamadou Danso could make his Impact debut on Wednesday. … Espindola missed a penalty kick deep into stoppage time against Columbus on Saturday. 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With two Premier League titles and two domestic cups since 2011, that box has been ticked.Now for the next phase.On Monday, the English champions officially opened their lavish $300 million training and player-development centre — the City Football Academy. A muddy wasteland with no opportunities in a neglected area has been regenerated into a sprawling, 80-acre state-of-the-art campus.Connected to the clubs Etihad Stadium by a bridge, it houses all of Citys teams — from the under 8s to Manuel Pellegrinis senior side — has 16 1/2 pitches, a 7,000-capacity stadium for the Citys top youth team along with educational facilities and accommodation.Forget the recent signings of superstars Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure and David Silva. City says this facility is the clubs most important investment — and unlike anything English football has ever seen.In a rare public appearance, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Monday the academy aimed to be something that would truly differentiate the club as a leader in the world of football, representing the first stage of fulfilling a promise made when the Abu Dhabi United Group took over in 2008.Inspiration was taken from AC Milans Milanello training facility, Barcelonas famed La Masia academy from which Lionel Messi is the most famous graduate, the Australian Institute of Sport and NBA team New York Knicks MSG Training Center, among others. It isnt, though, a copy-and-paste job, says academy director Brian Marwood.There are some special touches. Sleep experts designed thhe players bedrooms, there are rooms for cryotherapy and a hypoxic chamber with treadmills where players can train in different temperatures.dddddddddddd(You want) the club that will give you the best chance, former France midfielder Patrick Vieira, who is the head of Citys Elite Development squad, said Monday about attracting the worlds best youngsters. Because at that age, you dream about being a first-team player. I think when you look at these facilities, that will be an easy choice.United may have something to say about that.Still the biggest club in England, United has a track record of bringing youngsters through the youth teams and into the first team. Recently hired Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, despite spending $250 million pounds on top, mostly foreign players over the summer, appears intent on continuing that tradition.During Citys recent rise to the top, home-grown players have hardly had a look-in. To many, that needs to change if the new training academy is to be considered a success.We know how difficult it will be to make it, Vieira said, ... but when you have a facility like this, you give yourself the chance.Marwood pointed to the fact that City had two teenagers on the bench in the recent league match at Sunderland, and that 18-year-old Spaniard Jose Pozo played nearly an hour of Saturdays 1-0 win over Everton. Twelve players under the age of 21 are currently out on loan.Sheikh Mansour, Citys owner, said in 2008 that the clubs leaders are building a structure for the future, not just a team of all-stars. The demands of UEFAs Financial Fair Play rules make that a necessity.Understandably, Vieira didnt want to give a timeframe about when he thought the first academy product would make it into Citys top team.But given his winning mentality as a player and the ambitions of Citys owners, expect it to happen sooner rather than later. 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