Major League Soccer Gameweek 20
Columbus Crew 1 - 2 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' R. Camacho
P. Owusu (G. Synchuk) 5'
B. Vera 13'
14' ↓ R. Camacho ↑C. Ruvalcaba
20' T. Gillier
34' A. Gomes
HT
J. Neal 48'
56' ↓ C. Adams ↑J. Martinez
56' ↓ M. Farsi ↑A. Herrera
↓ G. Synchuk ↑V. Loturi 56'
↓ F. Herbers ↑B. Ceballos 68'
↓ J. Neal ↑B. Craig 68'
B. Ceballos 74'
N. Streit (B. Vera) 78'
↓ P. Owusu ↑A. Sanchez 79'
↓ N. Streit ↑D. Rios 79'
80' ↓ T. Habroune ↑D. Gazdag
80' ↓ D. Chambost ↑T. Karumanchi
M. Longstaff 89'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Columbus Crew
Goalkeepers
Patrick Schulte 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Steven Moreira 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rudy Camacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
14
Entry
Sean Zawadzki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malte Amundsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mohamed Farsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Dylan Chambost 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
85
Passes
3
Duels
André Gomes
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
65
Passes
7
Duels
Taha Habroune
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Chase Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brais Méndez
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
55
Passes
6
Duels
BENCH
Nicholas Hagen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cesar Ruvalcaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brooks Lennon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcelo Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro Giaccone
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tarun Karumanchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amar Sejdić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dániel Gazdag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Josef Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Jalen Neal 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Brayan Vera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luca Petrasso
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Dani Pereira 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Matthew Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabian Herbers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Hennadii Synchuk 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Prince-Osei Owusu 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.7
Rating
Yes
Captain
Noah Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
77
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
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brayan Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Graham-Roache
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | ScottsMiracle-Gro Field |
| 05/14/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 1 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 05/15/2024 | CF Montreal | 1 - 3 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 04/27/2024 | Columbus Crew | 0 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 10/22/2023 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 09/02/2023 | CF Montreal | 2 - 4 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 09/09/2022 | CF Montreal | 2 - 2 | Columbus Crew | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 08/03/2022 | Columbus Crew | 1 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
| 09/25/2021 | Columbus Crew | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Lower.com Field |
08/19/2026
05/14/2025
04/05/2025
05/15/2024
04/27/2024
10/22/2023
09/02/2023
09/09/2022
08/03/2022
09/25/2021
Columbus Crew Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +22
P: 17 GD: +10
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -11
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 26 GD: +15
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 26 GD: -14
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -10
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Columbus Crew
CF Montreal
Columbus Crew
CF Montreal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Montreal's Attacking Siege Sinks Columbus
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. CF Montreal defied expectations and limited possession to launch a relentless attacking siege, stunning Columbus Crew on their home turf.
Early Shockwaves
CF Montreal wasted no time asserting themselves at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, setting a ferocious Intensity right out of the gate. In just the 5th minute, P. Owusu found the back of the net off a sharp feed from G. Synchuk to put the visitors ahead. The stadium crowd was momentarily stunned as Montreal pushed the tempo, showing zero fear against Columbus Crew. The early breakthrough forced the home side to scramble defensively, instantly elevating the Stakes in this regular season clash. Montreal's attacking shape remained highly aggressive and disciplined, proving they didn't just come to Ohio to sit back and defend their narrow lead. Instead, they kept their foot firmly on the gas.
Possession Without Purpose
Despite the early deficit, Columbus edged possession, holding the ball 59% of the time as they searched desperately for an equalizer. They caught a massive break in the 20th minute when a bizarre sequence resulted in an own goal attributed to T. Gillier, temporarily restoring parity to the scoreboard. However, the scoreline heavily disguised the game's true Balance. The Crew's possession was entirely toothless. They managed a dismal two total shots all game, looking completely bereft of creative ideas in the final third. On the flip side, CF Montreal turned every counterattack into a terrifying shooting gallery. With a commanding 11-2 shot advantage, the visitors orchestrated an absolute attacking siege, threatening to break the deadlock every time they aggressively crossed midfield. The Upset Factor was brewing heavily on the road.
The Final Blow
That relentless pressure finally paid dividends for Montreal in the closing stages of the match. In the 78th minute, N. Streit delivered the decisive strike after a brilliant tactical setup by B. Vera, putting the visitors back in front for good. Columbus had absolutely no answers, finishing the game with just a single shot on target to their name. The 2-1 final whistle sealed a massive road victory for Montreal, lifting them to 19 points in the standings while simultaneously deepening Columbus's recent winless slump. This gritty, opportunistic performance proved definitively that controlling the ball means nothing if a team cannot create legitimate chances, leaving the Crew with serious tactical questions to answer heading into their next crucial MLS matchup.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal?
P. Owusu gave CF Montreal the lead in the 5th minute of the match.
How many shots did Columbus Crew have?
Columbus managed only 2 shots all game despite holding 59% possession.
Who assisted the winning goal?
B. Vera provided the crucial assist for N. Streit's 78th-minute game-winner.
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 Lower-Table Scrap with Leaky Defenses
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. With both sides struggling for traction and our verdict pointing to a low-appeal affair, this match is strictly for the die-hards.
The Setup
On August 19, 2026, at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, Columbus Crew host CF Montreal in a clash offering modest Stakes. Both teams are languishing in the bottom half of the table—the hosts in 11th and the visitors in 14th—making this a gritty regular season encounter rather than a marquee showdown. Their middling Form ratings are heavily dragged down by porous backlines. Montreal, in particular, are conceding a staggering 2.8 goals per match. Despite the gloom, the away side features some individual attacking Stars who have been shining. Prince Owusu is finding the net regularly, and Wikelman Carmona provides a creative spark. However, the overall Balance of the matchup heavily favors the home side to dictate play.
Key Battle
Without standout head-to-head individual duels, this game will be decided by whether CF Montreal's fragile defensive unit can withstand the Crew's coordinated midfield pressing. The away back line has been remarkably generous this season, meaning Columbus will look to dictate the tempo centrally, slice through the defensive gaps, and exploit the visitors' disorganization.
Our Prediction
We expect a comfortable Columbus Crew victory. Montreal's defensive frailties are simply too glaring to ignore. While the visitors might snatch a consolation goal through their in-form forwards, the hosts will ultimately outscore them in an open, loose encounter.