Major League Soccer Gameweek 23
Philadelphia Union 2 - 0 FT CF Montreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Neil Pierre
6' Jovan Lukic
Gennadiy Synchuk 14'
24' Bruno Damiani
Samuel Piette 29'
↓ Jalen Neal ↑Brandan Craig 45'
HT
Dawid Bugaj 56'
69' ↓ Jovan Lukic ↑Jesus Bueno
↓ Samuel Piette ↑Victor Loturi 69'
69' ↓ Indiana Vassilev ↑Quinn Sullivan
↓ Gennadiy Synchuk ↑Wikelman·Carmona 69'
71' Kai Wagner
Victor Loturi 73'
75' Cavan Sullivan
↓ Luca Petrasso ↑Daniel Rios 78'
↓ Alexis Sanchez ↑Noah Streit 79'
82' ↓ Cavan Sullivan ↑Alejandro Bedoya
82' ↓ Milan Iloski ↑Ezekiel Kwame Alladoh
90' Jesus Bueno
90'+1 ↓ Bruno Damiani ↑Malik Jakupovic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
A. Blake 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
F. Westfield 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Neil Pierre 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
N. Harriel
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
K. Wagner
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Cavan Sullivan 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
D. Jean-Jacques 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
J. Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
I. Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
M. Iloski 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
B. Damiani
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
BENCH
A. Rick 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Sullivan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Rafanello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Jakupovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CF Montreal
Goalkeepers
S. Breza 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
D. Bugaj
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
J. Neal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
B. Vera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Petrasso
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
M. Longstaff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Piette
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
F. Herbers
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
H. Synchuk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
P. Owusu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Sánchez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
T. Gillier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Craig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Loturi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Carmona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Streit
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Escobar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ríos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Sealy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2026 | CF Montreal | 1 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Saputo Stadium |
| 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 |
04/11/2026
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
Philadelphia Union Win
CF Montreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +27
P: 19 GD: +12
P: 18 GD: +13
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 19 GD: +5
P: 20 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -15
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 18 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +30
P: 22 GD: +15
P: 21 GD: +11
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: -14
P: 22 GD: -17
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -8
P: 22 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Union Break Montreal's Resolve at Subaru Park
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A tale of two halves saw Philadelphia overcome early VAR heartbreak and a crucial Montreal penalty miss to cement their red-hot form.
Early Frustrations
Subaru Park was buzzing, but the celebrations were cut brutally short. Barely three minutes in, Neil Pierre thought he had the opener for Philadelphia Union. VAR stepped in and scrapped the goal, setting a frantic tone for the evening. The Intensity dial immediately cranked up as the home side unleashed an attacking siege. They edged possession but absolutely dominated the territory, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery with a barrage of 19 attempts overall. Yet, CF Montreal refused to fold easily. Their goalkeeper, S. Breza, put on a heroic display between the posts. He racked up crucial saves to frustrate the relentless Union forwards, ensuring the deadlock remained intact heading deep into the second half.
The Penalty Pivot
The visitors rode their luck for nearly an hour, but the defensive wall finally cracked. In the 57th minute, Danley Jean Jacques found the breakthrough. It was a well-deserved opener that reflected the true Balance of play. Montreal suddenly had to chase the game. Their golden opportunity arrived in the 68th minute when the referee pointed to the spot. The Stakes were monumental for a side desperate to climb out of the Eastern Conference basement. Prince-Osei Owusu stepped up for the crucial penalty and missed. That squandered chance sucked the life right out of the Canadian outfit. It was the undisputed pivot of the match, shifting the momentum permanently back to the home side.
The Final Blow
Surviving the penalty scare energized Philadelphia. With Montreal reeling from their squandered lifeline, the Union pushed forward to kill off any chance of a late Upset. The decisive blow landed in the 75th minute. Cavan Sullivan found the back of the net, sealing the 2-0 victory with authority. The late strike was a just reward for a team that completely dictated the tempo and attacking volume. This win extends Philadelphia's scorching run of form to four victories in their last five outings. For Montreal, the miserable road trip continues. They head back north empty-handed, punished severely for failing to capitalize on their singular moment of hope in front of a hostile Subaru Park crowd.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Cavan Sullivan the turning point?
Cavan Sullivan actually scored the second goal. The real turning point was Prince-Osei Owusu's missed penalty for Montreal in the 68th minute.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Neil Pierre's early third-minute goal, forcing Philadelphia to grind through an extended stalemate before finally breaking through in the second half.
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.
Lower-Table Blues in Pennsylvania
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. With both sides languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, this fixture lacks the competitive fire to be a must-watch event.
The Setup
When Philadelphia Union welcome CF Montreal to Subaru Park on September 05, 2026, the Stakes could hardly be lower. Sitting 12th and 14th respectively, this is a clash of struggling MLS outfits playing out the string. The Union's Form is deceivingly steady, remaining unbeaten in their last five, but their home record is dreadful. They boast just a 25% win rate in front of their own fans. Conversely, Montreal's defense is shipping over two goals per game, dragging down any sense of Balance in this matchup. However, the presence of rising Stars provides a faint glimmer of quality amidst the defensive chaos.
Key Battle
The decisive contest will be waged between the Union's attacking unit and Montreal's notoriously fragile backline. With the visitors conceding at an alarming rate, the home side's forwards will look to exploit those massive gaps. If the Canadian defense cannot maintain structural integrity, the hosts will effortlessly bypass their midfield block and dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Despite their home woes, the Union are heavy favorites for a reason. Montreal's inability to keep a clean sheet will ultimately be their undoing. Expect a messy affair featuring plenty of defensive errors, ending in a comfortable 3-1 victory for Philadelphia.