Major League Soccer Gameweek 4
Orlando City SC 2 - 1 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' D. McGuire
P. Owusu (W. Carmona) 24'
31' M. Ojeda
33' Eduard Atuesta
HT
↓ B. Vera ↑B. Hidalgo 46'
↓ D. Thorhallsson ↑Ivan Jaime 57'
↓ M. Longstaff ↑S. Piette 57'
61' ↓ D. McGuire ↑Z. Taifi
61' ↓ E. Atuesta ↑C. Guske
71' ↓ M. Pasalic ↑T. Spicer
↓ G. Synchuk ↑N. Streit 76'
↓ E. Morales ↑O. Escobar 83'
84' ↓ G. Dorsey ↑T. Reid-Brown
84' ↓ M. Ojeda ↑Pedro Leao
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Orlando City SC
Goalkeepers
Javier Otero 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Griffin Dorsey 
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
David Brekalo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Iago
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Gomez
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Braian Ojeda
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Eduard Atuesta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Marco Pašalić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Martín Ojeda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Iván Angulo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Forwards
Duncan McGuire
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
T. Himes 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tahir Reid-Brown
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zakaria Taifi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colin Guske
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Otávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaro Tsukada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Leao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrese Spicer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
Thomas Gillier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tomás Avilés 
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
96
Passes
10
Duels
Efraín Morales
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Brayan Vera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Luca Petrasso
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Matthew Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Victor Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hennadii Synchuk
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Wikelman Carmona
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Prince-Osei Owusu
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Sebastian Breza
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bode Hidalgo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
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
Iván Jaime 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Samuel Piette
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Olger Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Ríos
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Orlando City SC | 2 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | |
| 07/12/2025 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 1 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | CF Montreal | 0 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 02/08/2025 | Orlando City SC | 1 - 2 (AET) | CF Montreal | Friendlies Clubs | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 07/27/2024 | Orlando City SC | 4 - 1 | CF Montreal | Leagues Cup | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 04/20/2024 | CF Montreal | 2 - 2 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 02/25/2024 | Orlando City SC | 0 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Inter&Co Stadium |
| 09/30/2023 | Orlando City SC | 3 - 0 | CF Montreal | Major League Soccer | Exploria Stadium |
| 05/06/2023 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
| 10/17/2022 | CF Montreal | 2 - 0 | Orlando City SC | Major League Soccer | Stade Saputo |
03/14/2026
07/12/2025
04/19/2025
02/08/2025
07/27/2024
04/20/2024
02/25/2024
09/30/2023
05/06/2023
10/17/2022
Orlando City SC Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 2 GD: -1
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +29
P: 25 GD: +15
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -15
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -8
P: 25 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Orlando City SC
CF Montreal
Orlando City SC
CF Montreal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Orlando Strikes Quick to Claim First-Leg Advantage
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A frantic first-half shootout gives the Lions a vital edge, proving that ruthless counter-attacking can trump heavy possession in this two-legged clash.
The First-Half Firefight
Orlando and Montreal came in desperate for a spark, and the Intensity immediately spiked right out of the gate. Despite CF Montreal taking control of the ball—eventually dominating possession at 65%—it was the hosts who drew first blood. In the 19th minute, D. McGuire shattered the early rhythm with a clinical strike. The response was instantaneous. Montreal pushed back against the ropes and found their equalizer just five minutes later when W. Carmona slipped a neat pass into P. Owusu, who silenced the home crowd. The match evolved into an open-field sprint, defined by a wild flurry of early momentum swings that left both backlines scrambling.
Ojeda's Decisive Blow
The Balance of power barely settled before Orlando City SC snatched it right back. In the 31st minute, M. Ojeda stepped up as the game's ultimate difference-maker. His goal capped off a dizzying 12-minute spell that produced all three of the match's goals. Ojeda wasn't just a finisher; his strong shift reflected his constant threat in the final third, working in tandem with Iván Angulo to stretch Montreal's defensive shape. Despite the visitors stringing together over 500 passes and peppering the box with 10 inside-box shots, Orlando's defensive block absorbed the pressure. The home side generated a superior 2.57 expected goals from just 35% of the ball, highlighting a masterclass in direct, vertical soccer.
Surviving the Siege
The second half turned into a tense tactical siege. Montreal pressed high, generating 14 total corners and launching a combined total of 33 shots across both teams by the final whistle. Yet, both goalkeepers stood tall, combining for eight crucial saves to freeze the scoreboard at 2-1. The Stakes for this first leg couldn't be clearer—this was a test of knockout survival masking as a regular-season scrap. Orlando secures the critical advantage, but Montreal's sheer volume of chances suggests this tie is far from over. The scene now shifts to Canada for the decisive second leg on May 9th, where the visitors must convert their aesthetic dominance into cold, hard goals.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Orlando City?
M. Ojeda scored the decisive second goal in the 31st minute to secure the 2-1 victory.
When is the second leg of this tie?
The second leg between CF Montreal and Orlando City SC is scheduled for May 9, 2026.
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.
A Desperate Scramble at the Bottom
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. With both sides shipping goals at an alarming rate, this clash is less about tactical mastery and more about sheer survival instinct.
The Setup
The early stages of this Major League Soccer campaign have been unforgiving for both Orlando City SC and CF Montreal. Both clubs are lingering at the bottom of the standings with just three points from five outings. A dismal Form rating highlights their shared struggles, but the real story lies in their defensive fragility. Orlando has already conceded 17 goals, while Montreal's backline has leaked 14. Adding a layer of intrigue, this is merely the first act of a two-leg regular-season series. The return leg is already circled on the calendar for May 9, 2026, in Montreal, giving this encounter a distinct tone of early-season jockeying. The Stakes might feel modest in March, but setting the tone for the return fixture is paramount.
Key Battle
Forget individual duels; this match will be decided by which fragile defensive unit cracks first. The home side's attacking frontline will aggressively test a chaotic visiting backline. With such high competitive Balance on the pitch, the midfield transition will be a turnstile. Expect wave after wave of counter-attacks where offensive units are given far too much space by disjointed defensive lines.
Our Prediction
The hosts hold a slight edge in the probabilities, largely due to home-field comfort rather than any reliable defensive solidity. A few standout Stars on the Orlando roster might just possess the finishing touch needed to outgun their Canadian visitors. We expect a high-scoring thriller where Orlando City edges out a chaotic 3-2 victory, leaving plenty of unresolved tension for the May rematch.