Montreal Impact clinch playoff berth after Chicago victory

The Montreal Impact secured a berth in the 2016 MLS postseason Sunday, despite drawing bitter rival Toronto FC 2-2 in the 401 Derby, as the Chicago Fire's 2-1 win over the New England Revolution assured Mauro Biello's side a spot in the playoffs.

The Impact nearly came away with a win courtesy of a pair of goals from Ignacio Piatti, but a late effort from Toronto's Tosaint Ricketts saw the sides split the points at Stade Saputo.

Instead, the Impact, without star striker Didier Drogba due to a reported conflict with the club, relied on other results to clinch a playoff berth.

Needing a draw or a New England loss, the Impact were greeted by the news that the lowly Fire secured a 2-1 win over playoff-hunting New England.

David Accam scored an 80th-minute goal to claim all three points in a match that saw both teams reduced to 10 men in the second half.

With Accam's goal, the Impact now switch focus to the 2016 postseason, but might have other problems to deal with as Drogba - out officially with a "stiff back" - might become something of a pressing issue in the coming days.