Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
CF Montreal 1 - 0 FT New York City FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' P. Owusu (M. Longstaff)
HT
46' ↓ N. Streit ↑O. Escobar
63' S. Piette
↓ K. Parks ↑Raul Gustavo 65'
↓ A. Ojeda ↑S. Reid 65'
↓ A. Farnos ↑Talles Magno 65'
70' ↓ S. Piette ↑F. Herbers
T. Gray 74'
75' ↓ P. Owusu ↑D. Rios
T. Gray 77'
T. Gray 77'
81' O. Escobar
N. Mercau 81'
↓ M. Moralez ↑A. Perea 82'
84' B. Vera
87' ↓ J. Neal ↑E. Morales
87' M. Longstaff
88' D. Bugaj
K. Trewin 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jalen Neal 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
41%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Brayan Vera 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Matthew Longstaff 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Noah Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prince-Osei Owusu 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Iván Jaime
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Sebastian Breza 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Efraín Morales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ivan Losenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Herbers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwadwo Opoku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Thiago Martins 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
95
Passes
2
Duels
Kai Trewin
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
106
Passes
4
Duels
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Keaton Parks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Maxi Moralez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Aiden O'Neill
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
64
Passes
8
Duels
Forwards
Agustin Ojeda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Nicolás Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
88
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Farnos
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Máximo Carrizo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Perea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/28/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 05/10/2025 | New York City FC | 0 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 10/20/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 07/03/2024 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Citi Field |
| 08/30/2023 | New York City FC | 2 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/01/2023 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 10/23/2022 | CF Montreal | 1 - 3 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 07/30/2022 | CF Montreal | 0 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 03/12/2022 | New York City FC | 4 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/21/2021 | New York City FC | 1 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
06/28/2025
05/10/2025
10/20/2024
07/03/2024
08/30/2023
07/01/2023
10/23/2022
07/30/2022
03/12/2022
07/21/2021
CF Montreal Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -11
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Owusu's Early Strike Snaps Montreal's Skid
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A gritty defensive masterclass redefined a low-scoring affair, proving that organized resistance can entirely neutralize sterile possession.
Early Breakthrough
CF Montreal arrived at Saputo Stadium desperate to halt a brutal four-game losing streak. The Stakes were unmistakably high for the hosts, and they wasted no time setting the tone. In the 18th minute, Matthew Longstaff orchestrated a precise attacking sequence, feeding a perfect ball to Prince-Osei Owusu. The striker finished cleanly, giving the home side a crucial advantage. That swift strike completely shattered the early rhythm of New York City FC. Despite the visitors trying to establish a foothold, Montreal’s disciplined shape forced them into lateral movement. The early moments promised a tight, tactical battle rather than an open shootout, setting a rigid template for the rest of the game. Our take is simple: when a struggling team finds an early lifeline, they defend it with everything they have.
Tactical Trenches
After falling behind, New York City FC dominated possession, hoarding 64% of the ball. Yet, that metric was deeply deceptive. A modest Balance rating reflects how comfortably Montreal absorbed the pressure. The visitors passed it around endlessly—racking up over 600 passes—but generated a paltry 0.43 expected goals. Longstaff was the standout performer, not just for his assist, but for his four key passes that kept the away defense honest on the counter. The true pivot wasn't a sudden shift in momentum, but Montreal's unwavering commitment to their defensive block. They invited pressure and easily repelled it. The visitors registered just two shots on target all night, looking entirely bereft of ideas in the final third. This phase of the match was a masterclass in spatial awareness, entirely nullifying the opponent's attacking threats.
Seeing Red
Frustration eventually boiled over. A sudden spike in Intensity arrived in the 77th minute when Tayvon Gray saw a straight red card. That dismissal effectively ended any realistic hopes of a late equalizer. Reduced to ten men, the visitors completely deflated. Montreal navigated the final stages with ease, prioritizing game management over chasing a second goal. This narrow 1-0 triumph lifts the hosts to six points, acting as desperately needed oxygen in their regular season campaign. For the traveling New York side, the lack of cutting edge is a glaring concern. They controlled the field but lost the war, leaving Saputo Stadium with nothing to show for their statistical superiority. Snapping a four-game losing streak changes the entire mood in the locker room.
Key Questions
How did the red card for T. Gray impact the match?
Gray's 77th-minute dismissal killed New York City's momentum. Down to ten men, they failed to create late chances, allowing Montreal to comfortably secure the victory.
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.
Eastern Conference Scramble: Montreal Looks to Stop the Rot
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. Montreal's leaky defense meets a potent NYCFC attack in a fixture that promises goals, even if the playoff implications are still taking shape.
The Setup
An early-season scramble unfolds at Saputo Stadium this April 25, 2026. CF Montreal sit 11th in the East after a brutal run of four defeats in five. A Form rating this poor reflects their struggles at the back, conceding 20 goals already this campaign. New York City FC arrive in 7th, shaking off their own sluggish stretch of results. Despite the modest Stakes typical of matchweek 10, the Balance rating is exceptionally high, pointing to a tightly contested ninety minutes where neither side can claim clear dominance. Both defenses are vulnerable, and both attacks know how to find the back of the net.
Key Battle
Montreal's attacking hopes rest squarely on Prince-Osei Owusu. He has been a revelation for the home side, turning half-chances into goals and acting as a vital playmaker. He faces off in a remote battle against the creative spark of Nicolás Fernández on the other side. High Stars ratings across the board for these attackers mean both back lines are in for a brutal shift.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, messy encounter. Montreal will likely push forward in front of their home crowd, leaving glaring gaps in transition that NYCFC will exploit. Our take is a chaotic, high-scoring draw—think 2-2—with both forward lines outshining their respective defenses.