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Called up to Costa Rica Lassiter is on the Copa America roster for Costa Rica ahead of the summer's tournament on June 24.

Impact Lassiter was set for a one match suspension, however he will also be away from the team as he will join the Costa Rican national team for the upcoming Copa America tournament. He had started and played all 16 matches for the team, totaling three goals and four assists while also averaging about 2.5 crosses per game. Dominic Iankov would be an option to get the start in the attack to fill his void, along with Victor Wanyama.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red Saturday Lassiter was shown a red card and sent off during Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Lassiter saw the red card just before halftime, earning him a suspension against Salt Lake. The forward will be tough to replace in the starting XI, though Jules-Anthony Vilsaint is the most likely option to step in against Salt Lake.

JUNE 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One goal, two assists Lassiter logged one goal and two assists during CF Montreal's 4-2 win Wednesday against D.C. United.

Impact A turnover from Matti Peltola allowed Jules-Anthony Vilsaint to create the chance that resulted in Lassiter's goal, his first in more than one month. From then on, he created chances himself, setting up goals scored by Mathieu Choiniere and Sunusi Ibrahim. Lassiter has doubled his 2024 assists from two to four, which ties his career high.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies assist in loss Lassiter assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Lassiter earned his third goal contribution in the last five outings as he set up Jules-Anthony Vilsaint for a shot from the center of the box in the 32nd minute of play. Lassiter also recorded a shot for a fifth straight game is up to nine shots in that period. Additionally, this marked his third consecutive outing with an accurate cross and the fourth time in five matches he accounted for a chance created.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late goal in draw Lassiter scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact Lassiter scored late in the second half to give Montreal what would be a short-lived lead, as they eventually drew 2-2 with Orlando. The goal was Lassiter's second of 2024 and the second successive match in which he's found the back of the net. Lassiter's two goals in his first eight appearances (eight starts) for Montreal portend that he has the potential to eclipse his previous career-high for goals in a season (four) which he set over 31 appearances (18 starts) with Miami in 2022.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner against Cincinnati Lassiter scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Lassiter was the hero for Montreal here as he scored the goal that sealed the 2-1 win in the 62nd minute by finishing a counter-attack with a powerful left-footed shot. That goal opened the account for the winger this year and he'll hope this is the start of better things to come for him after a quiet 2023 season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Martínez, Lassiter rally Montreal to 2-1 victory over Cincinnati Josef Martínez scored in the first half and picked up an assist on Ariel Lassiter’s match winner in the second as CF Montreal held off FC Ci...

APRIL 14, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Logs five inaccurate crosses Lassiter registered five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss against D.C. United.

Impact For the first time in 2024, Lassiter attempted more than four crosses across an MLS game. However, he continues to be inconsistent with his cross quality. Despite logging multiple crosses in each of Montreal's first five MLS appearances this year, Lassiter failed to log an accurate cross in three of them.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Creates assist in win Lassiter created an assist and executed two crosses (both accurate) and a corner in Sunday's 3-2 win against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Lassiter, along with Mathieu Choiniere, was one of Montreal's key playmakers Sunday. He perfectly executed a corner kick for Fernando Alvarez to head home. He was subbed after 77 minutes. It was the 25-year-old Canadian's first strike of the season.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records most crosses against Dallas Lassiter registered three shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Lassiter was active on the left flank and also accumulated two tackles, two clearances and an interception. He has started both games this season.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Major minutes after switch Lassiter scored once and added two assists with Montreal in 2024.

Impact Lassiter was acquired mid-season by Montreal and he immediately took a major role. He added three goal contributions and played 1,600 minutes overall. The forward will be back in 2024 with eyes on the starting striker job.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in draw Lassiter generated two shots (two on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Lassiter recorded nine crosses Wednesday, his third match this season with nine or more. He also created one chance and took two on-target shots, making Wednesday's match one of his best of the season. He played the full 90 minutes for the first time since July 13 after coming on as a substitute in five of the last six matches.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears injury report Lassiter (undisclosed) is not on the Montreal injury report for Wednesday's trip to NYC FC.

Impact Lassiter isn't on the Montreal injury report despite missing the last two matches. It's not clear what the issue was for the forward but he should be an option for the mid-week trip to NYC FC.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as day-to-day Lassiter (undisclosed) has been listed as day-to-day ahead of Saturday's clash against New England.

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue is affecting Lassiter, though it's worth noting he didn't play last Sunday against Toronto. He's been a regular starter as a left wing-back, and if he can't go, then Lassi Lappalainen is an alternative, though Zachary Brault-Guillard or Aaron Herrera could also move to the opposing flank.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses penalty in loss Lassiter registered four shots (zero on goal), 11 crosses (four accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 3-0 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Lassiter took four shots (none on target) Wednesday, including a missed penalty in the 36th minute. He also created one chance, recorded 11 crosses (four accurate), took one corner and drew two fouls in his full 90 minutes of action.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two corners in scoreless draw Lassiter registered one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Lassiter continues to struggle for consistency. He's had his moments this term but it's still hard to rely on him for steady production every game. Set pieces are certainly boosting his upside and he's had one goal and two assists over his past five matches too which has been much better of him after a really rough start of the campaign.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against DCU Lassiter scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Lassiter set up Montreal's first goal with a perfect cross that was nodded home by Sunusi Ibrahim, but he ended up being the team's hero late in the second half when he equalized the game roughly 70 seconds later from that previous sequence. Lassiter has seen regular minutes since being acquired by Montreal via trade, starting in seven of the team's last eight games. He has one goal and two assists over his last two outings.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Miami Lassiter created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Inter Miami.

Impact Lassiter was a halftime substitute into Saturday's match, and he made the difference against his former team as his cross found Chinonso Offor for the winner. This was Lassiter's first goal involvement in MLS since his move to Montreal in April.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Toronto Lassiter took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Lassiter has started three consecutive MLS games at left wing-back for Montreal, tallying four shots (three on target) and two chances created in that span. However Lassi Lappalainen's return from injury will add more competition in the position moving forward.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses in win Lassiter had one shot (one on goal) and six crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Lassiter recorded a season high six crosses Saturday, but failed to record one accurate cross. He also took one on-target shot and intercepted one pass in his 89 minutes of action.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in start Lassiter took a shot on target and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Red Bulls.

Impact Lassiter made his first start for Montreal on Saturday, lining up alongside fellow arrival from Miami Bryce Duke in attacking midfield.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First appearance off bench Lassiter had one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against D.C. United.

Impact Lassiter made his first appearance since being dealt from Miami, coming off the bench and sending in one cross. It remains to be seen how major Lassiter's role will be with his new club, though he would certainly be hard to trust off the bench. Lassiter has yet to make a start despite coming off an eight goal contribution season in 2022.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to Montreal Lassiter has been traded to CF Montreal along with Bryce Duke from Miami in exchange for Kamal Miller and $1.3 million in General Allocation Money, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Lassiter posted four goals and four assists in 31 MLS appearances (18 starts) during his first campaign with Miami in 2022, but he's been limited to a bench role in this season. The 28-year-old is now moving to Montreal, where he can lock down a starting role on either wing in the club's struggling attack.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another appearances as sub Lassiter had one shot (one on target), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Lassiter has made all five of his appearances this season off the bench. He is just short of the depth chart to be considered a starter, but will always be the first player off the bench for the club.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in playoff loss Lassiter created a chance in the 3-0 Round One playoff defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Lassiter put up his best ever MLS campaign in 2022 with four goals and four assists across 31 appearances (18 starts) mostly on either wing. The 28-year-old will want to try and lock up a consistent spot in the XI heading into 2023.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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