Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
CF Montreal 3 - 1 FT FC Cincinnati
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' ↓ Brayan Ceballos ↑Fabian Herbers
25' Daniel Rios
HT
47' Fabian Herbers
↓ Ayoub Jabbari ↑David Douděra 58'
Tom Barlow (Gerardo Valenzuela) 64'
Roman Celentano 71'
75' Prince-Osei Owusu (Daniel Rios)
↓ Obinna Nwobodo ↑Kyle Smith 77'
↓ Bryan Ramirez ↑Kristian Fletcher 77'
Teenage Hadebe 86'
↓ Nick Hagglund ↑Alvas Powell 86'
↓ Samuel Mawuena Gidi ↑Tah Anunga 86'
87' ↓ Prince-Osei Owusu ↑Frankie Amaya
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Sebastian Breza 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jalen Neal 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Brayan Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
11
Entry
Luca Petrasso 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matthew Longstaff 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
72
Passes
6
Duels
Victor Loturi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dawid Bugaj
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Alexis Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prince-Osei Owusu 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Daniel Ríos 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Thomas Gillier 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Emil Gazdov
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Franuel Amaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Losenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Herbers
MAGNET
55
Activity
55
Activity
50
Passes
5
Duels
FC Cincinnati
Goalkeepers
Roman Celentano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nick Hagglund 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Samuel Gidi
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
81
Passes
2
Duels
Teenage Hadebe
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Kenji Mboma Dem
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gerardo Valenzuela
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Evander
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Obinna Nwobodo 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Bryan Ramírez
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ayoub Jabbari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Tom Barlow 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
8.0
Rating
BENCH
Evan Louro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Julián Malatini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvas Powell
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Felix Samson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyle Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Douděra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Anunga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan Chirila
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kristian Fletcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | FC Cincinnati | 4 - 3 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 10/18/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 06/25/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 3 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 01/24/2025 | FC Cincinnati | 1 - 0 | CF Montreal | Friendlies Clubs | Walter C. Campbell Park |
| 08/31/2024 | FC Cincinnati | 4 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 09/20/2023 | CF Montreal | 1 - 1 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 05/17/2023 | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
| 05/28/2022 | CF Montreal | 4 - 3 | FC Cincinnati | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 04/02/2022 | FC Cincinnati | 3 - 4 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | TQL Stadium |
03/22/2026
10/18/2025
06/25/2025
01/24/2025
08/31/2024
04/13/2024
09/20/2023
05/17/2023
05/28/2022
04/02/2022
CF Montreal Win
FC Cincinnati Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +31
P: 22 GD: +16
P: 23 GD: +10
P: 21 GD: +12
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 23 GD: -14
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +34
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 27 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: -16
P: 27 GD: -17
P: 27 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -8
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Montreal
FC Cincinnati
CF Montreal
FC Cincinnati
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Montreal Snaps Skid in Saputo Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. A frantic final half-hour saw bottom-dwelling Montreal rise to the occasion and snap a miserable losing streak with a rapid-fire offensive explosion.
Desperation and Defiance
The atmosphere at Saputo Stadium was incredibly tense as the home side walked onto the pitch bearing the weight of a miserable five-match losing streak. The Stakes were exceptionally high for a team desperate to find any shred of momentum in a frustrating season. While the visitors arrived in slightly better form, they too were seeking consistency. FC Cincinnati controlled possession at 55 percent during the opening exchanges, methodically trying to pick apart the low block. Despite the territorial advantage for the away side, it was the hosts who struck the first decisive blow. In the 25th minute, Daniel Rios found a pocket of space and smashed the ball home. It was a lifeline goal that completely altered the mood in the stadium, proving that determination can override poor form when local pride is on the line.
The Equalizer and The Answer
After the halftime break, the match morphed into a highly contested affair as both teams desperately chased the next critical goal. The visitors cranked up the Intensity, peppering the penalty area and ramping up their set-piece pressure with a flurry of corners. Their relentless push finally paid dividends in the 64th minute when Gerardo Valenzuela slipped a clever ball through the lines to Tom Barlow. Barlow made no mistake, burying the equalizer and temporarily silencing the home crowd. But the Balance of this contest shifted violently just eight minutes later. A crucial penalty awarded to the hosts handed them a lifeline. Stepping up to the spot, Prince-Osei Owusu showed ice-cold nerves in the 72nd minute, sending the keeper the wrong way and reclaiming a fragile advantage for his struggling side.
A Chaotic Finish
With the visitors desperately throwing bodies forward to salvage a point, the match broke wide open in transition. Just three minutes after his penalty heroics, Owusu sent Saputo Stadium into absolute delirium. Latching onto a perfectly weighted pass from Rios, Owusu completed a spectacular rapid-fire brace in the 75th minute. The massive Upset factor was fully realized as the basement-dwelling CF Montreal secured the win with three total goals in an 11-minute whirlwind. A combined 33 shots turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery, but the hosts finally showcased the clinical edge that had eluded them all year. The 3-1 victory shatters their disastrous losing run and leaves the away side reflecting on a total defensive collapse when it mattered most.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for CF Montreal?
Daniel Rios opened the scoring in the first half, and Prince-Osei Owusu secured the victory with a rapid second-half brace, including a penalty.
Who scored for FC Cincinnati?
Tom Barlow scored the lone goal for the visitors in the 64th minute, assisted by Gerardo Valenzuela.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Pride on the Line in Eastern Conference Scrap
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. With both sides struggling for consistency and boasting leaky defenses, this clash at Saputo Stadium lacks playoff prestige but promises chaotic entertainment.
The Setup
As September 26, 2026, approaches, CF Montreal sits stranded at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, enduring a miserable four-match winless run. Their dismal Form rating tells a story of intense frustration, having managed just three home wins all season. FC Cincinnati arrives in slightly better shape, though their away defense bleeds goals at an alarming rate of over three per match. With a modest Stakes rating, this match is more about pride than serious playoff pushes. Despite a low Stars rating, Evander provides a spark of elite talent for the visitors. Ultimately, the high Balance suggests an incredibly tight affair where defensive errors will dictate the tempo.
Key Battle
Montreal's fragile back line must find a way to contain Cincinnati's dynamic attacking unit. The visitors excel at finding spaces between the lines, meaning the home midfield has to cut off supply lanes before the pressure reaches their penalty area. Expect a messy, physical scrap in the middle of the park where whoever minimizes cheap giveaways wins the day.
Our Prediction
We expect an open, end-to-end draw. Neither side has the defensive discipline to comfortably hold a lead. Cincinnati will likely strike first by exploiting spaces on the counter, but Montreal's sheer desperation on home soil will help them scrape a messy equalizer. A chaotic 2-2 shootout feels inevitable.