CF Montréal vs Philadelphia Union, 2026 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSPhiladelphia beats Montreal to snap 6-game losing streak
Japhet Sery Larsen and Jesús Bueno scored second-half goals to help Philadelphia spoil CF Montreal's long-awaited home opener with a 2-1 victory on Saturday, ending the Union's club-record six-match losing streak to begin the season.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Foul by Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union).
- 3': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Foul by Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal).
- 6': Wiki Carmona (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 8': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 8': Foul by Efraín Morales (CF Montréal).
- 13': VAR Decision: No Penalty CF Montréal.
- 16': Foul by Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union).
- 16': Luca Petrasso (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 18': Handball by Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union).
- 19': Attempt saved. Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union). Assisted by Luca Petrasso with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal).
- 21': Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 22': Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 22': Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
- 23': Goal! CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 0. Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Efraín Morales following a fast break.Goal confirmed following VAR Review.
- 25': VAR Decision: Goal CF Montréal - CF Montréal 1-0 Philadelphia Union (Iván Jaime).
- 29': Foul by Wiki Carmona (CF Montréal).
- 29': Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 30': Attempt missed. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 31': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal).
- 35': Delay in match because of an injury Wiki Carmona (CF Montréal).
- 36': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 37': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 37': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Substitution, CF Montréal. Fabian Herbers replaces Wiki Carmona because of an injury.
- 38': Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 38': Foul by Dagur Thórhallsson (CF Montréal).
- 40': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 40': Foul by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
- 41': Attempt saved. Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union). Assisted by Efraín Morales with a headed pass.
- 41': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal).
- 42': Attempt saved. Milan Iloski (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal).
- 43': Foul by Victor Loturi (CF Montréal).
- 43': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) is shown the yellow card.
- 44': Attempt missed. Frankie Westfield (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 45': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 45': Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 45'+3': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Nathan Harriel.
- 45'+4': Attempt missed. Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Iván Jaime with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+4': Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+4': Foul by Brayan Vera (CF Montréal).
- 45'+5': Attempt saved. Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal).
- 45'+5': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Thomas Gillier.
- 45'+6': Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+6': Foul by Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union).
- 45'+6': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+9': First Half ends, CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 45': Second Half begins CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 0.
- 46': Foul by Ben Bender (Philadelphia Union).
- 46': Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Foul by Brayan Vera (CF Montréal).
- 46': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Foul by Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union).
- 50': Victor Loturi (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 51': Attempt missed. Efraín Morales (CF Montréal) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Iván Jaime with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 51': Corner, CF Montréal. Conceded by Olwethu Makhanya.
- 52': Attempt saved. Matty Longstaff (CF Montréal) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Andre Blake (Philadelphia Union). Assisted by Iván Jaime with a cross.
- 53': Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside.
- 54': Foul by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal).
- 54': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 55': Goal! CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 1. Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Milan Iloski with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 56': Offside, Philadelphia Union. Milan Iloski is caught offside.
- 57': Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
- 58': Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Olwethu Makhanya.
- 59': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 59': Foul by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
- 59': Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 60': Foul by Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal).
- 60': Japhet Sery Larsen (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 61': Fabian Herbers (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union).
- 63': Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Prince Owusu (CF Montréal).
- 63': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Brayan Vera.
- 64': Attempt missed. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Indiana Vassilev with a cross following a corner.
- 65': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 65': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
- 65': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Ezekiel Alladoh replaces Ben Bender.
- 66': Attempt missed. Brayan Vera (CF Montréal) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a set piece situation.
- 69': Attempt saved. Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Japhet Sery Larsen.
- 70': Substitution, CF Montréal. Hennadii Synchuk replaces Dagur Thórhallsson.
- 70': Substitution, CF Montréal. Tomás Avilés replaces Efraín Morales.
- 70': Goal! CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 2. Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Ezekiel Alladoh with a headed pass.
- 74': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Tomás Avilés.
- 75': Attempt missed. Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Milan Iloski with a cross following a corner.
- 75': Attempt missed. Indiana Vassilev (Philadelphia Union) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jovan Lukic.
- 77': Delay in match because of an injury Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union).
- 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 79': Tomás Avilés (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Ezekiel Alladoh (Philadelphia Union).
- 80': Offside, CF Montréal. Fabian Herbers is caught offside.
- 81': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Alejandro Bedoya replaces Milan Iloski.
- 81': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Philippe Ndinga replaces Japhet Sery Larsen.
- 82': Substitution, CF Montréal. Olger Escobar replaces Victor Loturi.
- 82': Substitution, CF Montréal. Mahala Opoku replaces Fabian Herbers.
- 82': Jesús Bueno (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 82': Foul by Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal).
- 83': Attempt blocked. Olwethu Makhanya (Philadelphia Union) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Alejandro Bedoya with a headed pass.
- 84': Attempt saved. Alejandro Bedoya (Philadelphia Union) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Thomas Gillier (CF Montréal). Assisted by Indiana Vassilev with a cross.
- 85': Prince Owusu (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
- 85': Bruno Damiani (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card.
- 86': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
- 86': Iván Jaime (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 88': Corner, Philadelphia Union. Conceded by Olger Escobar.
- 88': Substitution, Philadelphia Union. Cavan Sullivan replaces Indiana Vassilev.
- 89': Offside, CF Montréal. Prince Owusu is caught offside.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Philippe Ndinga (Philadelphia Union) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal).
- 90'+4': Handball by Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+6': Foul by Philippe Ndinga (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+6': Dawid Bugaj (CF Montréal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+6': Hennadii Synchuk (CF Montréal) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+6': Foul by Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union).
- 90'+6': Jovan Lukic (Philadelphia Union) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 2.
- 0': Match ends, CF Montréal 1, Philadelphia Union 2.
Statistics
 PHI |
MTL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 16 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 4 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 3 | Saves | 4 |
| 50.1 | Possession | 49.9 |
| 15 | SHOTS | 7 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 235 | Accurate Passes | 240 |
| 328 | Passes | 341 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 5 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 25 | Crosses | 12 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 61 | Long Balls | 62 |
| 24 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 16 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 20 | Effective Clearances | 35 |
| 20 | Clearances | 35 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
Attendance: 14,028
Venue: Stade Saputo
Location: Montreal, Canada
Attendance: 14,028
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville SC | 7 | +11 | 16 |
| 2 | Chicago Fire FC | 7 | +4 | 13 |
| 3 | Inter Miami CF | 7 | +1 | 12 |
| 4 | New York City FC | 7 | +5 | 11 |
Line-Ups
CF Montréal (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 31 | Thomas Gillier (GK)  |
| 4 | Brayan Vera |
| 24 | Efraín Morales |
| 13 | Luca Petrasso |
| 27 | Dawid Bugaj |
| 16 | Wikelman Carmona |
| 8 | Matthew Longstaff |
| 22 | Victor Loturi |
| 9 | Prince Owusu |
| 10 | Iván Jaime |
| 17 | Dagur Thórhallsson |
Philadelphia Union (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Andre Blake (GK) |
| 29 | Olwethu Makhanya |
| 5 | Japhet Sery |
| 39 | Frankie Westfield |
| 26 | Nathan Harriel |
| 4 | Jovan Lukic |
| 8 | Jesús Bueno |
| 19 | Indiana Vassilev |
| 16 | Ben Bender |
| 9 | Bruno Damiani |
| 10 | Milan Iloski |
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