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Montreal Gazette
21 hours ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
CF Montréal vows to ‘undertake a rebuild' in letter to fans amid dreadful season
Club de Foot Montreal In the midst of a disastrous season where the team sits last overall in the MLS standings, CF Montréal has promised to 'undertake a rebuild' in a letter addressed to fans on Wednesday. In a note signed by president and CEO Gabriel Gervais, along with team owner Joey Saputo's sons Luca and Simone, the soccer club acknowledged it has 'not met the standards we set for ourselves.' Letter to the fans from Gabriel, Luca and Simone. #CFMTL — CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) July 23, 2025 After 24 games, CF Montréal has a 3-6-15 record and is tied for last overall in the league with only 20 goals scored. 'We share your dissatisfaction with the Club's results, and it is our responsibility to build a winning team that we can all be proud of. 'That is why we have decided to undertake a rebuild and launch a new chapter of CF Montréal. A chapter based on ambition and pride. A new era with victory at the heart of our sporting ambitions, while also honouring our rich history and the connection with you, our 12th player.' The team also promised to take 'concrete steps' during the coming transfer window aimed at 'rebuilding, together, a club that deserves your loyalty.' In a restructuring last year, Luca Saputo was named managing director (recruitment and sporting methodology) while Simone became managing director (academy strategy and roster management). Gervais has been president and CEO since 2022. The team made headlines this month when Inter Miami forward and soccer legend Lionel Messi scored twice in a stellar performance to lead his club to a 4-1 victory at Saputo Stadium. Days later, CF Montréal was eliminated by Canadian Premier League club Forge FC from the Canadian Championship for the second consecutive year.
Montreal Gazette
7 days ago
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
CF Montréal falls 2-1 to Union, maintains grip on last place in MLS East
Club de Foot Montreal CHESTER, Pa. — Tai Baribo scored his 14th goal and rookie defender Olwethu Makhanya scored the first of his career early in the second half to lead the Philadelphia Union to a 2-1 victory over CF Montréal on Wednesday night. Baribo scored unassisted with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box in the 37th minute to put the Union up 1-0. Prince Owusu took a pass from defender Joel Waterman two minutes into stoppage time and scored to tie it 1-1 at halftime. It was a career-high 10th goal this season for Owusu and his 44th in 60 career appearances. Waterman's assist was his first in 128 career appearances over six seasons with CF Montréal. Philadelphia went back in front five minutes into the second half on the 21-year-old Makhanya's netter. Fellow defender Kai Wagner collected his eighth assist. Andre Blake turned away three shots on goal for Philadelphia (14-5-4). Sébastian Breza had two saves for CFM, which is in the Eastern Conference cellar at 3-14-6 and tied with the L.A. Galaxy for last overall in the MLS. The Union maintained its lead in the Eastern Conference and Supporter's Shield race by a point over FC Cincinnati, which shut out Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 3-0 Wednesday night. Expansion side San Diego FC began the day trailing the Union by a point as the leader in the Western Conference. Baribo is two behind league leaders Messi and Sam Surridge of Nashville SC in the race for the Golden Boot Award. The Union travel to play the Houston Dynamo on Saturday. CF Montréal will host the Chicago Fire on Saturday.
Global News
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami's clash with CF Montréal
CF Montréal is bracing for a visit from Lionel Messi. Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Friday the Argentine great is expected to travel to Montreal and be available to play in Saturday's Major League Soccer match at Stade Saputo. Mascherano dismissed the idea of leaving Messi in Florida, noting the team had a long week to recover from Sunday's 4-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner last played in Canada on April 24, when Inter Miami fell 2-0 to the Vancouver Whitecaps in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal at B.C. Place Stadium. Messi came off the bench in Toronto FC's regular-season finale last year, entering in the 61st minute in a 1-0 Miami win Oct. 5 at BMO Field. Story continues below advertisement The Argentine captain was the main attraction, prompting chants of 'Messi, Messi' and turning up the volume when he finally came on. Messi also drew cheers when he paused to allow a young pitch invader to take a selfie with him in the 86th minute. An older fan did not get the same welcome seconds later when he ran on the pitch. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Fans in Vancouver missed out on Messi and Miami's other stars for a May 2024 regular-season date with the Whitecaps when Messi, Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez and Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets didn't make the trip from Florida. The Whitecaps subsequently gave out tickets to a future match to fans in attendance for the Miami visit. The 38-year-old Messi, the reigning league MVP, has 10 goals and six assists in 13 MLS games for Miami this season. The two sides last met in Miami, with Messi scoring twice and dishing an assist in a 4-2 win over Montreal. Inter Miami sits seventh in the Eastern Conference with 29 points (8-3-5), including a 3-1-3 record on the road. CF Montréal is last in the East and second-last in MLS with 14 points (3-12-5), with just one home win in nine starts — a 1-0 victory over New York City FC last Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2025. Story continues below advertisement
Montreal Gazette
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
CF Montréal hires Alexandre Panneton and Hassoun Camara to lead communications team
Club de Foot Montreal CF Montréal has announced the appointment of Alexandre Panneton as vice-president and chief communications and branding officer, and Hassoun Camara as director, strategic communications. Camara, a former player for the Montreal club who has worked as a TV soccer analyst since he retired in 2017, will begin his new role on Thursday, and Panneton will officially join the organization on July 14, according to the team's statement. Panneton has been general manager of the BPM Sports radio network since 2023 and is a former head of programming for TVA Sports. 'These appointments mark an important step in the club's desire to strengthen its position in the Montreal sports ecosystem, increase its visibility and strengthen the relationship with its fans and the community,' the team said. Panneton 'will provide strategic direction for all activities related to CF Montréal's branding, communications and media relations activities.' Camara 'will ensure the strategic management of all club communications' and, in addition to being a spokesperson, maintain 'strong collaboration with the media and various stakeholders.' CF Montréal (2-11-5) currently sits 15th and last in the MLS Eastern Conference. Their next match is June 25 against FC Cincinnati at Saputo Stadium.
Fox Sports
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
2025 Canada Gold Cup Roster: All 26 players on the squad
Canada enters the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup with a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, aiming to make a significant impact on home soil. Under the guidance of head coach Jesse Marsch, the squad showcases a mix of experience and youth across various leagues. Below is the roster, organized alphabetically by player surname, with positions and club affiliations. 2025 Canada Gold Cup Roster Goalkeepers Maxime Crépeau (Portland Timbers) Thomas McGill (Brighton & Hove Albion FC) Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC) Defenders Alistair Johnston (Celtic FC) Samuel Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) Kamal Miller (Portland Timbers) Joel Waterman (CF Montréal) Derek Cornelius (Olympique de Marseille) Luc Rollet de Fougerolles (Fulham FC) Niko Sigur (HNK Hajduk Split) Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) Jamie Knight-Lebel (Crewe Alexandra FC) Midfielders Mathieu Choiniere (Grasshopper Club Zürich) Stephen Eustaquio (FC Porto) Ismael Kone (Stade Rennais FC) Nathan Saliba (CF Montréal) Jonathan Osorio (Toronto FC) Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) Forwards recommended Get more from Gold Cup Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
