Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
DC United 4 - 4 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' L. Munteanu
28' J. Stroud
O. Escobar 31'
P. Owusu 45'+1
HT
↓ O. Escobar ↑D. Rios 46'
↓ D. Bugaj ↑D. Thorhallsson 46'
51' T. Baribo
P. Owusu 61'
62' B. Servania
D. Rios 62'
67' ↓ T. Baribo ↑N. Markovic
67' ↓ J. Stroud ↑J. Hopkins
↓ N. Streit ↑G. Synchuk 67'
78' ↓ S. Hefti ↑C. Antley
87' L. Bartlett (K. Kurokawa)
P. Owusu 90'+3
G. Synchuk (P. Owusu) 90'+6
V. Loturi 90'+7
90'+10 ↓ L. Munteanu ↑H. Kijima
90'+10 L. Bartlett
P. Owusu 90'+11
M. Longstaff 90'+11
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Silvan Hefti
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Lucas Bartlett 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Kye Rowles 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Keisuke Kurokawa 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.5
Rating
Midfielders
Jared Stroud 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Matti Peltola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Servania
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Peglow 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Louis Munteanu
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tai Baribo
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Alex Bono 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Farr
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Markovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Hopkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Caden Clark
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hosei Kijima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Dawid Bugaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Efraín Morales
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Brayan Vera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Luca Petrasso
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Victor Loturi
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Matthew Longstaff 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
62
Passes
13
Duels
Forwards
Wikelman Carmona
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Prince Owusu
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
10
Rating
Noah Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Sebastian Breza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandan Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennadii Synchuk
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Frankie Amaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Rios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwadwo Opoku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | CF Montreal | 1 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 03/15/2025 | DC United | 0 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 05/29/2024 | CF Montreal | 4 - 2 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 03/30/2024 | DC United | 1 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 07/26/2023 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | DC United | Leagues Cup | Stade Saputo |
| 05/31/2023 | DC United | 2 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 04/15/2023 | CF Montreal | 0 - 1 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 10/01/2022 | CF Montreal | 1 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 07/24/2022 | DC United | 1 - 2 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 08/09/2021 | DC United | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
08/16/2025
03/15/2025
05/29/2024
03/30/2024
07/26/2023
05/31/2023
04/15/2023
10/01/2022
07/24/2022
08/09/2021
DC United Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -14
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +20
P: 15 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -2
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -21
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -9
P: 15 GD: -12
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Madness at Audi Field: An Eight-Goal Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This wasn't just a match; it was a breathless shootout that redefined late-game drama in MLS.
The Opening Act
Audi Field witnessed an explosive opening as the home crowd roared their approval. DC United flew out of the gates, dictating the early tempo and aggressively pinning the visitors back into their own half. L. Munteanu struck first in the ninth minute, setting a chaotic tone for the evening. When Jared Stroud doubled the advantage just before the half-hour mark with a clinical finish, the hosts looked in total command of the game. But the Balance of this contest was highly deceptive. CF Montreal refused to fold under the pressure, controlling possession with a solid 56% and beginning to pepper the penalty area with dangerous chances. Just before the halftime whistle, Prince Owusu grabbed a crucial lifeline for the visitors. It was a breathless first 45 minutes that promised more fireworks, with both sides treating defending as an absolute afterthought.
The Pivot
The second half turned into an absolute shootout that defied logic. The Intensity went off the charts as both backlines continuously collapsed under relentless offensive pressure. T. Baribo converted a penalty in the 51st minute to restore a two-goal cushion for the hosts, seemingly putting the game to bed once again. Our verdict on the visitors' resilience, however, was about to be strongly validated. Prince Owusu was simply playing a game of his own out there. The Montreal forward found the net again in the 61st minute, dragging his squad right back into the fight single-handedly. A staggering combined 39 shots kept both goalkeepers completely under siege, producing 10 total saves in a desperate bid to maintain some semblance of order. Every time the home side pushed forward, Montreal counter-punched with devastating intent, setting the perfect stage for an unforgettable finale.
Resolution
Nobody in the stadium could have expected the utter mayhem of the dying minutes. Lucas Bartlett scored in the 87th minute, a late strike that surely meant all three points were secured for the hosts. But the Stakes were simply too high for Montreal to surrender quietly. Deep into stoppage time, Owusu stepped up to complete a magnificent hat-trick from the penalty spot, cementing a legendary performance. A rare achievement, but the late-game drama was still not over. In the 96th minute, super-sub G. Synchuk latched onto a brilliant Owusu assist to snatch a miraculous point. This 4-4 thriller leaves DC United scratching their heads over a blown two-goal lead twice, while Montreal earns a heroic point to galvanize their tough season. The defensive coaches will have nightmares, but for pure entertainment, this fixture was unmatched.
Key Questions
What made Prince Owusu the Man of the Match?
Prince Owusu was unstoppable, scoring a brilliant hat-trick—including a clutch 93rd-minute penalty—and providing the crucial assist for the 96th-minute equalizer.
What caused the 8-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking and porous defending led to 39 combined shots and two penalties, culminating in a wild three-goal flurry in the final minutes.
How did DC United complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, DC United never trailed. They blew a two-goal lead twice, allowing CF Montreal to complete a miraculous comeback with two stoppage-time goals.
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.
Defensive Chaos Promises Entertainment at Audi Field
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A modest stakes affair turns into an absolute must-watch for neutrals purely because neither side knows how to keep the back door shut.
The Setup
Let’s be honest: an eighth-versus-twelfth mid-table clash rarely grabs the headlines. A low Stakes rating confirms this isn't a season-defining fixture for either DC United or CF Montreal. However, a remarkably high Balance score points to a uniquely chaotic match-up at Audi Field. These two sides are conceding a staggering combined average of over four goals per game. Montreal is leaking heavily on the road, while DC United struggles to lock things down defensively even in front of their home crowd. Driven by relatively solid Form—unbeaten in three—the hosts will look to exploit a porous visiting backline.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Louis Munteanu trying to punch holes in Montreal's defensive shape, countered by the playmaking of Matthew Longstaff. Our Stars metric heavily favors the attackers here. Munteanu is operating as a genuine goal machine for DC, while Longstaff pulling the strings from midfield offers Montreal their best chance at turning a transition into a crucial away goal.
Our Prediction
Expect an open, end-to-end shootout. Neither defense warrants any trust, meaning the result will hinge on sheer firepower. DC United will edge it 3-2, capitalizing on home advantage and Montreal's tendency to collapse under sustained pressure.