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OCTOBER 20 • DEADSPIN.COM

CF Montréal move on from Giacomo Vrioni: Year-end roster updates | MLSSoccer.com CF Montréal announced their year-end roster decisions on Monday, opening a Designated Player roster spot by declining Giacomo Vrioni's 2026...

OCTOBER 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Makes one tackle in finale Vrioni recorded one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Vrioni was able to get one more appearance in before the end of the season after missing the last three months with a lower body injury. Injuries hounded the forward in 2025, appearing only nine times in MLS play, starting six times while scoring three goals to close out the year.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins group training Vrioni (lower body) was spotted in group training Thursday, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni has been training on his own for the last two weeks, which suggests the striker is trending toward a return before the end of the 2025 MLS season. He might be an option to face Cincinnati on Oct. 18 in the team's regular-season finale if he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the coming days.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Trains alone Vrioni (lower body) remains to train alone on the grass for Montreal, per Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni remains to be limited in training as there is still no timeline for his return. With two matches left on the season and Monteal already out of the playoffs, it is unclear if the forward will make a return before the end of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Vrioni (lower body) remains limited on the training field for Montreal, reports Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni has yet to appear in any training with the ball as he continues to work back from a lower body injury. He may not be fit to return until early October, pending his rehab progress.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited Vrioni (lower body) remains limited on the training field for Montreal, reports Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni has yet to appear in any training with the ball as he continues to work back from a lower body injury. He may not be fit to return until early October, pending his rehab progress.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto brings draw streak into matchup against CF Montreal

Toronto takes on CF Montreal after playing to a draw in three straight games

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

CF Montreal hosts Austin in non-conference matchup

CF Montreal faces Austin in a non-conference matchup

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Trains with ball Vrioni (undisclosed) has trained alone with a ball, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni is still working his way back from an undisclosed injury, but has started to work with a ball again, once again training alone. This is good news, but it still means a return is likely further than a week away. Saturday's match against D.C. United looks to be too soon, possibly featuring against Austin on Aug. 23.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Training to side Vrioni (undisclosed) was training separately from the group, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni has started to train once again, although he has only trained to the side, still yet to join the group. This will likely leave him out for another week, unlikely to play without training with the group. That said, he will likely eye a return against D.C. United on Aug. 16, hoping to reclaim his starting spot once fit.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Last-minute absence Friday Vrioni has been dropped out of the starting lineup for Friday's clash with New England Revolution due to an apparent injury.

Impact Vrioni likely got hurt during warmups prior to the match, and Prince-Osei Owusu took his place in the starting XI. Prior to this issue, Vrioni had just returned from a six-game absence due to an elbow problem. His next chance to play will now come in the Leagues Cup, though the severity of his injury is unknown.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

New England Revolution host CF Montreal in Eastern Conference play

The New England Revolution and CF Montreal hit the pitch in conference play

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Makes return Vrioni registered one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Chicago Fire.

Impact Vrioni made his return to the pitch after missing the last month with an elbow injury. Injuries have been a problem for the forward, only eight MLS appearances in 2025, after playing 30+ matches during the 2024 campaign with New England.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in conference matchup

CF Montreal hosts the Chicago Fire in Eastern Conference play

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Nearing return Vrioni (elbow) is nearing a return to action after running and training with the group, but is likely to need a bit more time, according to interim manager Marco Donadel, per Maxim...

Impact Vrioni has been jogging for some time and has taken the next step this week, as he is now training with the group. This is huge news for the club, as a return should be expected in the near future. A return against Orlando on Saturday seems unlikely, but possibly next week when facing Philadelphia on Wednesday.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando City hosts CF Montreal in Eastern Conference action

Orlando City hosts CF Montreal in conference action

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Starts jogging, still in splint Vrioni (elbow) was seen jogging on the grass Tuesday as he continues to wear a splint over his elbow, per Maxime Truman of Dans Les Coulisses

Impact Vrioni has begun to do some light jogging to keep up his fitness, however he continues to be on a splint following his elbow injury. Until the forward is off of the splint is where he can make a return to training for Montreal, keeping him on the sidelines indefinitely.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Wolf leads New York City FC against CF Montreal

Hannes Wolf leads New York City FC into a matchup with CF Montreal after scoring two goals against Atlanta United

JUNE 27 • Associated Press

Arm wrapped in splint Vrioni (elbow) was spotted wearing a sturdy splint at the game on Wednesday, according to Maxime Truman of DansLesCoulisses.

Impact Vrioni is expected to miss significant time on the sidelines after suffering a serious elbow injury in training and being spotted with a sturdy splint that will likely force him out for a while. The timeline for his return and the specifics of the injury are still unknown but Prince-Osei Owusu is expected to take on a larger role in the frontline until he returns.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Owusu and CF Montreal host Cincinnati

Prince-Osei Owusu leads CF Montreal into a matchup with Cincinnati after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo

JUNE 24 • Associated Press

Suffers elbow injury in training Vrioni suffered a likely serious elbow injury in training and was in big pain, according to Nilton Jorge from KAN FC.

Impact Vrioni could have suffered a serious elbow injury in training since it was reported that every movement of his arm provoked a cry of pain, a sign that the injury might be serious. Vrioni will likely be assessed in the coming days by a specialist to determine if there is a serious issue but his availability for Wednesday's clash against Cincinnati is already in high doubt. This would be a big blow for the team since he is an undisputed starter for Montreal when available, with Prince-Osei Owusu likely getting a larger role if he misses out.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ban served Vrioni has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with Cincinnati on June 25.

Impact Vrioni is slowly returning to form after missing the first two months of the season with a lower body injury. He's started six times in seven MLS appearances, scoring three goals on 19 shots (six on target).

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ilay Feingold scores 2 of New England's 3 second-half goals to beat 10-man Montreal

Ilay Feingold scored two of New England’s three second-half goals and the Revolution beat 10-man CF Montreal 3-0

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Straight red against Revolution Vrioni logged two shots (zero on goal) during CF Montreal's game Saturday against New England. He also recorded a straight red card.

Impact Vrioni's straight red card ensures that CF Montreal will not have him available to begin its June schedule. The timing is more unfortunate considering that Montreal's team will have two weeks, more than enough rest time, before playing at Houston on June 14.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE