Major League Soccer Regular Season - 7
CF Montreal 1 - 2 FT Philadelphia Union
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' T. Gillier
23' Ivan Jaime (E. Morales)
37' P. Owusu
37' ↓ W. Carmona ↑F. Herbers
43' V. Loturi
J. Sery Larsen 45'+6
HT
J. Sery Larsen 55'
O. Makhanya 59'
↓ B. Bender ↑E. Alladoh 66'
70' ↓ D. Thorhallsson ↑G. Synchuk
70' ↓ E. Morales ↑T. Aviles
J. Bueno (E. Alladoh) 70'
↓ M. Iloski ↑A. Bedoya 81'
↓ J. Sery Larsen ↑P. Ndinga 81'
82' ↓ V. Loturi ↑O. Escobar
82' ↓ F. Herbers ↑M. Opoku
B. Damiani 85'
↓ I. Vassilev ↑C. Sullivan 88'
J. Lukic 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Efraín Morales 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Brayan Vera 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Matthew Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Wikelman Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
Iván Jaime 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Prince-Osei Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
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
Tomás Avilés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennadiy Synchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwadwo Opoku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Herbers
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
82
Entry
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathan Harriel
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Japhet Sery Larsen
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Olwethu Makhanya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frankie Westfield
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Ben Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
66
Entry
Jesus Bueno
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Indiana Vassilev 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Milan Iloski 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Bruno Damiani 
MAGNET
57
Activity
57
Activity
35
Passes
22
Duels
BENCH
Andrew Rick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Geiner Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Finn Sundstrom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philippe Ndinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeremy Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cavan Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Jakupovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
29
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2026 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 4 | CF Montreal | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 07/16/2025 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 05/03/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 02/14/2025 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Friendlies Clubs | Omni Orlando Resort |
| 08/09/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 0 | CF Montreal | Leagues Cup | Subaru Park |
| 06/29/2024 | CF Montreal | 4 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 06/01/2024 | Philadelphia Union | 2 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 06/03/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
| 03/18/2023 | CF Montreal | 3 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Stade Olympique |
| 04/23/2022 | Philadelphia Union | 1 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Subaru Park |
02/10/2026
07/16/2025
05/03/2025
02/14/2025
08/09/2024
06/29/2024
06/01/2024
06/03/2023
03/18/2023
04/23/2022
CF Montreal Win
Philadelphia Union Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -12
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
Philadelphia Union's Comeback Shocks Montreal at Saputo Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 50/100. Philadelphia Union snapped a dreadful five-game losing streak with a gritty comeback victory that leaves CF Montreal searching for answers at the bottom of the table.
Opening Act
The Stakes were incredibly high at Saputo Stadium as two desperate sides clashed at the bottom of the table. CF Montreal and Philadelphia Union entered the fixture carrying immense pressure, with the visitors desperate to snap a miserable five-match losing run. The hosts struck the first blow in the 23rd minute to delight the home supporters. Iván Jaime collected a precise pass from E. Morales and buried the finish, seemingly compounding Philadelphia's season of woe. Despite Montreal attempting to establish a confident passing rhythm, the visitors simply refused to fold. Montreal goalkeeper Thomas Gillier proved absolutely essential during this phase, producing four critical saves to preserve the narrow advantage heading into the dressing room. The opening half showcased a tense battle, but the looming threat of another defeat sparked a massive reaction.
The Pivot
The tactical Balance completely flipped shortly after the restart. Philadelphia emerged with renewed purpose, abandoning their earlier cautious approach and dialing up the Intensity to overwhelm the hosts in midfield. Their aggressive press and relentless determination yielded immediate dividends in the 55th minute. Defender J. Sery Larsen pushed forward and capitalized on sustained attacking pressure to brilliantly level the scoreline. The equalizer clearly rattled Montreal, transforming the atmosphere inside the stadium from expectant to highly anxious. Philadelphia edged possession to 51 percent by dictating the tempo in the middle third and continually stretching the Canadian defense out of shape. A barrage of 15 total shots from the visitors meant the home side was constantly scrambling. The momentum decisively swung, and Philadelphia hunted their first elusive victory of the campaign.
Resolution
The decisive blow came courtesy of a brilliant managerial adjustment that paid off instantly. Substitute E. Alladoh entered the fray in the 66th minute and immediately changed the complexion of the final third. In the 70th minute, he carved open the Montreal backline to serve up a perfect assist for J. Bueno, who made absolutely no mistake with the finishing touch. The Upset Factor materialized as the previously point-less Philadelphia side completed a stunning second-half comeback on the road. Montreal pushed forward desperately in search of a late equalizer, but their disjointed attacks failed to register the required threat. The final whistle brought immense relief and jubilant celebrations for Philadelphia Union, who finally put crucial points on the board, while plunging Montreal deeper into an early-season crisis following another bitter collapse.
Key Questions
How did CF Montreal complete the comeback from behind?
CF Montreal didn't complete a comeback. They actually squandered a 1-0 advantage, allowing Philadelphia Union to mount a stunning second-half rally to win 2-1.
How did substitute Iván Jaime change the game?
Iván Jaime wasn't a substitute. He started the match and confidently opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, though Montreal ultimately suffered a home defeat.
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.
Desperation Derby in Quebec
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 14/100. Two heavily out-of-form sides clash at Saputo Stadium in an early-season scrap where survival instincts are already kicking in.
The Setup
Neither CF Montreal nor Philadelphia Union have found their footing this season. Philadelphia arrives with zero points from six matches. Their dismal Form rating reflects a brutal six-game losing streak and a severe lack of goals. Montreal is barely faring better, sitting 13th with just three points. The high Balance rating here simply means both teams are equally flawed at the moment. With early-season Stakes remaining low, this fixture is purely about restoring pride and finding a much-needed spark.
Key Battle
This clash hinges entirely on Montreal's porous backline against Philadelphia's toothless attack. The home defense has already shipped a staggering 17 goals in six games. However, the away side's forward unit has been thoroughly uninspired, failing to convert even minimal chances. If the visitors cannot exploit Montreal's transitional gaps, they face another zero-point weekend.
Our Prediction
Do not expect champagne football. We see a scrappy 2-1 victory for Montreal. The hosts possess slightly more attacking bite, which should be just enough to edge past a completely depleted Philadelphia squad.