Major League Soccer Regular Season - 8
CF Montreal 4 - 1 FT New York Red Bulls
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' V. Loturi (P. Owusu)
A. Mehmeti 34'
39' P. Owusu
J. Ruvalcaba 43'
HT
↓ J. Marshall-Rutty ↑J. Mina 46'
↓ C. Cowell ↑R. Mosquera 46'
↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑M. Sofo 46'
48' M. Longstaff
M. Longstaff 53'
58' ↓ N. Streit ↑M. Opoku
↓ A. Mehmeti ↑N. Benedetti 65'
71' B. Vera
75' T. Gillier
77' M. Opoku
78' ↓ Ivan Jaime ↑F. Herbers
78' ↓ S. Piette ↑O. Escobar
↓ E. Forsberg ↑E. M. Choupo-Moting 80'
R. Donkor 83'
84' ↓ P. Owusu ↑D. Rios
89' M. Longstaff
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Vera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Petrasso
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Victor Loturi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Samuel Piette 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Matthew Longstaff 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Noah Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Prince-Osei Owusu
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Iván Jaime
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Sebastian Breza 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Aleksandr Guboglo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Morales
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
Fabian Herbers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwadwo Opoku 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
4
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dylan Nealis
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Robert Voloder
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Matthew Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ronald Donkor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adri Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Emil Forsberg 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Mina 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Omar Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehuen Benedetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Sofo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | New York Red Bulls | 0 - 3 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 09/20/2025 | CF Montreal | 0 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 04/26/2025 | New York Red Bulls | 1 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Sports Illustrated Stadium |
| 07/17/2024 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
| 06/19/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 2 | New York Red Bulls | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 05/20/2023 | New York Red Bulls | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Red Bull Arena |
03/08/2026
09/20/2025
04/26/2025
07/17/2024
06/19/2024
05/20/2023
CF Montreal Win
New York Red Bulls Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -5
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
Montreal's Masterclass Sinks Possession-Heavy Red Bulls
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. An absolute tactical clinic from the hosts, proving that clinical finishing beats empty possession every single day of the week.
Early Fireworks
CF Montreal set the tone immediately at Saputo Stadium. Coming into this fixture mired near the bottom of the table, the Stakes could not have been higher for a team desperately searching for a lifeline. They delivered instantly. In just the fifth minute, P. Owusu played a sublime ball to V. Loturi, who confidently slotted home the opener. Stunned, New York Red Bulls reacted by absolutely dominating possession. The visitors moved the ball smoothly, dictating the tempo across the midfield, but quickly found themselves operating largely outside the danger zones. Montreal's defensive block held firm, forcing New York to cycle possession harmlessly. It was a fascinating display of contrasting styles right from the opening exchanges, as early Intensity from the hosts was met with methodical, toothless ball control from the visitors.
The Momentum Swing
The delicate Balance of the match shifted irreversibly in the 39th minute. A crucial penalty was awarded to the home side, and Owusu calmly converted to double their advantage just before the break. Right after the restart, Montreal struck again when M. Longstaff capitalised on space to make it a commanding 3-0, effectively crushing the visitors' morale and eliminating any lingering Upset Factor. Yet, football is a strange game. Just five minutes later, Longstaff inadvertently bundled the ball into his own net, gifting New York a glimmer of hope. Despite a staggering 598 total passes and near-total control of the ball, the away side struggled to carve out genuine chances, finishing the game with an expected goals tally of just 0.56 compared to Montreal's massive 2.87 xG.
Securing the Points
As the final quarter of the match approached, the Red Bulls pushed their backline perilously high, desperately hunting for another goal to spark a comeback. Montreal simply waited for their moment to pounce on the counter. The introduction of M. Opoku off the bench in the 58th minute proved to be a masterstroke. The dynamic forward exploited the tired New York defenders, and in the 77th minute, he drove a stake through the visitors' hearts with a clinical finish. Owusu, completing his hat-trick of assists, was once again the architect. The final 4-1 scoreline is a massive statement. Montreal snapped their grim losing streak with a ruthless attacking clinic, while New York departs Saputo Stadium knowing that empty possession numbers mean nothing without a cutting edge in the final third.
Key Questions
What made Prince-Osei Owusu the Man of the Match?
A flawless display featuring a crucial penalty goal and a hat-trick of brilliant assists, perfectly pulling the strings for Montreal's stunning counter-attacking victory.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Montreal's lethal counter-attacks and clinical finishing relentlessly punished a New York Red Bulls side that held all the possession but lacked any cutting edge.
What does this mean for CF Montreal's season?
Snapping a grim losing streak with a resounding statement win offers a much-needed lifeline, proving they have the firepower to climb from the bottom.
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.
Montreal's Desperate Stand Against Red Bulls
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. CF Montreal's desperate scramble for points hits a critical juncture against a New York Red Bulls side eager to solidify their playoff positioning.
The Setup
Saputo Stadium sets the stage for a gritty April 18 clash. A dire Form rating tells the story of Montreal's four-match losing streak, leaving them languishing in 14th place with just three points. The Stakes couldn't be higher for the hosts, who are treating this regular-season fixture as a full-blown relegation battle. New York arrives in 7th with 11 points, bringing an unpredictable recent record. A massive Balance score highlights a razor-thin margin between these two teams, suggesting a tactical dogfight where neither side will give an inch easily.
Key Battle
Prince-Osei Owusu vs Julian Hall. High Stars ratings on both sides mean individual brilliance will likely dictate the tempo. Owusu has been the lone bright spot in Montreal's attack, shouldering the heavy goalscoring burden. He goes head-to-head against Hall, who provides the creative spark and finishing touch for the Red Bulls. The team that gets their attacking talisman involved early will seize control of the midfield transition.
Our Prediction
CF Montreal 2-1 New York Red Bulls. Backed into a corner, Montreal's desperation fuels a narrow home victory. Expect the Red Bulls to control possession, but the hosts will strike decisively on the counter-attack to finally snap their losing streak.