Major League Soccer Gameweek 21
CF Montreal 2 - 2 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' D. Rios
R. Ramos 19'
HT
46' ↓ B. Vera ↑B. Craig
M. Yoshida (J. Paintsil) 48'
61' ↓ D. Bugaj ↑B. Ceballos
↓ J. Paintsil ↑H. Lozano 62'
62' ↓ D. Pereira ↑A. Sanchez
↓ R. Ramos ↑E. Thommy 62'
62' ↓ N. Streit ↑F. Herbers
67' B. Craig
J. Marcinkowski 68'
↓ J. Nelson ↑N. Micovic 72'
↓ I. Parente ↑J. Aude 72'
79' P. Owusu (L. Petrasso)
81' ↓ J. Neal ↑O. Escobar
↓ R. Taylor ↑C. Garces 82'
90'+1 B. Ceballos
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2022 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 09/22/2019 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park (Carson, California) |
| 05/21/2018 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 04/08/2017 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | StubHub Center |
| 05/29/2016 | CF Montreal | 3 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 09/13/2015 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 0 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | StubHub Center |
| 09/10/2014 | CF Montreal | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 10/17/2013 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Stubhub Center |
| 05/12/2012 | CF Montreal | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Stade Olympique |
07/05/2022
09/22/2019
05/21/2018
04/08/2017
05/29/2016
09/13/2015
09/10/2014
10/17/2013
05/12/2012
CF Montreal Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +23
P: 18 GD: +10
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 16 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
CF Montreal
Los Angeles Galaxy
CF Montreal
Los Angeles Galaxy
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Chaos at Saputo Stadium Ends in Dramatic Stalemate
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. Our verdict is a wildly entertaining clash where indiscipline decided the outcome, leaving two struggling sides to share the spoils in a vital bottom-table scramble.
Early Fireworks Ignite the Field
The game opened with immediate urgency, proving the high Intensity rating was well deserved. Playing under the lights at Saputo Stadium, CF Montreal threw the first punch in this lower-table battle. In the 16th minute, D. Rios found a pocket of space and confidently slotted the ball home, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. However, that joy was painfully short-lived. Just three minutes later, Los Angeles Galaxy roared back down the field. R. Ramos delivered a composed finish to level the score at 1-1, instantly neutralizing the home side's momentum. The rest of the first half unfolded as a physical chess match, with both squads desperately trying to establish a rhythm but constantly getting bogged down in midfield skirmishes.
The Pivot and the Penalty
Coming out of the locker room, the visitors looked eager to assert their dominance. They tipped the Balance in their favor right after the restart when J. Paintsil set up M. Yoshida for a 48th-minute strike. Suddenly, the visitors were firmly in the driver's seat, dictating the tempo and frustrating the Canadian outfit. But the entire complexion of this fixture shattered in the 68th minute. A disastrous challenge by J. Marcinkowski forced the referee to pull out a straight red card. Reduced to ten men, the away side immediately dropped into a defensive shell, inviting wave after wave of pressure from a reinvigorated home attack sensing blood in the water.
Relentless Pressure Yields a Point
With a man advantage and the Stakes incredibly high for a team sitting 10th in the standings, the hosts aggressively pushed forward. Their persistence paid off in the 79th minute. L. Petrasso delivered a pinpoint pass to P. Owusu, who made no mistake and buried the equalizer. The final ten minutes saw a frantic siege on the visitors' goal, but the shorthanded defense managed to hold the line. This 2-2 draw feels like a missed opportunity for the Californian side, who had three points within their grasp before indiscipline struck. For the hosts, rescuing a point shows resilience, yet both clubs remain mired in a frustratingly difficult season.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Marcinkowski impact the match?
The 68th-minute ejection completely erased LA Galaxy's momentum, forcing them to defend a 2-1 lead with ten men and eventually conceding the equalizer to CF Montreal.
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.
A Mid-Table Grind at Saputo Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. Neither side has tasted victory in weeks, turning this clash into a desperate scramble for confidence rather than a showcase of quality.
The Setup
CF Montreal welcome Los Angeles Galaxy to Saputo Stadium on August 22, 2026, in a fixture that severely lacks Stakes. Both teams are languishing near the bottom of the table, with Montreal stuck in 13th and the Galaxy sitting just above them in 12th. Montreal's miserable Form rating (DDLLD) is compounded by their deep home woes—managing just three wins from ten matches in front of their own fans. The Galaxy aren't faring much better, dragging a grim LDDLL winless run across the border. A low Stars rating reflects the sheer lack of marquee firepower on display, though a decent combined expected goal rate suggests these leaky defenses might just stumble into an entertaining sequence or two.
Key Battle
With no glaring individual superstars dominating the narrative, this match will be won in the engine room. Montreal's midfield pivot of Iván Jaime and D. Pereira must attempt to dictate the tempo against the Galaxy's pressing unit, marshaled by Gabriel Pec and E. Cerrillo. Whoever manages to establish a modicum of control in this congested, chaotic central third will likely dictate the entire rhythm of the match.
Our Prediction
Given the incredibly tight Balance between two severely out-of-form squads, we expect a fragmented and frustrating draw. Both defensive lines are highly vulnerable, but neither attacking unit currently possesses the clinical edge required to punish them fully. Expect a scrappy 1-1 stalemate where both teams share the spoils but ultimately solve none of their underlying structural issues.