Major League Soccer Gameweek 3
New York Red Bulls 0 - 3 FT CF Montreal
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Iván Jaime 5'
P. Owusu 8'
W. Carmona 44'
HT
50' Justin Che
↓ P. Owusu ↑D. Rios 61'
↓ T. Aviles ↑B. Hidalgo 61'
61' ↓ E. M. Choupo-Moting ↑R. Mosquera
61' ↓ M. Dos Santos ↑J. Mina
↓ Ivan Jaime ↑N. Streit 61'
W. Carmona 68'
77' ↓ J. Marshall-Rutty ↑O. Valencia
↓ W. Carmona ↑S. Piette 81'
85' ↓ J. Hall ↑R. Mitchell
85' ↓ J. Ruvalcaba ↑A. Rojas
↓ M. Longstaff ↑O. Escobar 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
New York Red Bulls
Goalkeepers
Ethan Horvath 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Justin Che 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
Robert Voloder 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
M. Dos Santos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Midfielders
Julian Hall
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Anis Mehmeti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cade Cowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emil Forsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Ruvalcaba 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
John McCarthy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Omar Valencia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tim Parker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustav Berggren
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tanner Rosborough
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roald Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Mosquera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Rojas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Mina
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Avilés 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Efraín Morales 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Brayan Vera
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Luca Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matthew Longstaff 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Victor Loturi
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Wikelman Carmona 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.7
Rating
Iván Jaime
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Prince-Osei Owusu 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Sebastian Breza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bode Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jalen Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Guboglo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennadii Synchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Streit
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
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
New York Red Bulls Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +12
P: 25 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
New York Red Bulls
CF Montreal
New York Red Bulls
CF Montreal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Montreal Shocks New York in First Leg Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. CF Montreal defied the odds with a ruthless 3-0 away victory, executing a perfect smash-and-grab to take absolute control of this two-legged tie.
Early Shockwaves
The Stakes were sky-high as this elimination clash kicked off at Sports Illustrated Stadium, but the visitors did not wait long to rewrite the script. In the fifth minute, a pivotal VAR review confirmed a penalty, immediately tilting the momentum. Three minutes later, P. Owusu stepped up and coolly buried the spot-kick, putting CF Montreal firmly in the driver's seat. New York Red Bulls dominated possession—holding an overwhelming 67% of the ball—but struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear chances. The early deficit shattered the home side's tactical plan, pushing the Intensity up to frantic levels as New York desperately tried to respond to the early setback.
The Carmona Show
As halftime approached, the Balance of the match shifted entirely on one man's shoulders. Wikelman Carmona doubled the visitors' lead in the 44th minute, delivering a crushing psychological blow just before the whistle. Despite New York racking up 11 corners and bombarding the penalty area, they found an absolute wall in goalkeeper Thomas Gillier, who logged four critical saves to preserve the clean sheet. The second half saw Montreal sit deeper, expertly absorbing the pressure and waiting for the perfect moment to counter. In the 68th minute, Carmona struck again, completing his brace and capping off a devastating offensive transition. The sheer Upset Factor was undeniable, as the pre-match probability gap vanished on the field.
Mountain to Climb
The final whistle sealed a historic road performance. Montreal’s backline, anchored by a defensive masterclass from Efraín Morales, neutralized a frustrated New York attack that fired 12 shots but lacked any clinical edge. This 3-0 result leaves the Red Bulls staring down the barrel of elimination. They now face the daunting task of traveling to Canada for the decisive second leg on April 18th, needing a miracle to salvage their campaign. Montreal, meanwhile, heads home knowing they have one foot firmly in the next round after executing a flawless tactical game plan. Seasons end on nights like this, and New York must find answers immediately.
Key Questions
How did CF Montreal pull off this shock result?
Despite holding just 33% possession, Montreal capitalized on an early penalty and was ruthless on the counter-attack, punishing New York's inefficiency in the final third.
What made Wikelman Carmona the Man of the Match?
Carmona delivered a clinical offensive performance, scoring two vital goals that completely shattered New York's momentum and secured a commanding first-leg advantage.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Defensive Vulnerabilities Take Center Stage in Crucial First Leg
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Two remarkably porous defenses collide in an unpredictable first-leg clash where capitalizing on early structural mistakes will dictate who carries the advantage into April.
The Setup
New York Red Bulls host CF Montreal on March 08, 2026, at Sports Illustrated Stadium. Early-season standings can deceive, but the numbers tell a clear story of defensive fragility. Montreal is leaking an alarming 2.8 goals per game, establishing a favorable Balance for the home side. A modest Stakes metric reflects the early regular-season timing, but this is the critical first leg of a decisive two-leg tie, with the return fixture set for April 18. New York's recent Form features back-to-back wins, giving them vital momentum. Strong Stars ratings highlight the hosts' attacking rhythm, where Julian Hall and playmaker Adri Mehmeti are pulling the strings. Montreal will heavily rely on busy goalkeeper Thomas Gillier to stop the bleeding and keep the tie alive.
Key Battle
The decisive conflict pits New York's high-pressing attacking unit against Montreal's fragile retreating backline. Without standout individual defensive stoppers to isolate, this is entirely a battle of collective shape. Both sides struggle to keep clean sheets, meaning the midfield transition will be utterly chaotic. Montreal must find a way to absorb intense early pressure without completely breaking their lines, or this entire tie could be practically over before they even board the flight home for the second leg.
Our Prediction
New York's superior attacking momentum gives them a distinct edge in this chaotic environment. We expect a high-scoring, erratic affair where the hosts build a solid lead through sheer offensive volume, ultimately securing a 3-1 victory that leaves Montreal with a massive mountain to climb in the return fixture.