LASSI LAPPALAINEN NEWS

Returns to XI in loss Lappalainen made an interception and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Lappalainen made his first league start in more than two months on Saturday after recovering from a leg injury. He is likely to retain his spot in the XI either at left wing-back or pushed further up if he can stay healthy.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opens the scoring Saturday Lappalainen scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Montreal.

Impact Lappalainen found the back of the net in the 53rd minute after entering the match at halftime. The goal was the first of the season for the attacker as he's made six appearances, two of which have come off the bench.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in Canadian Championship Lappalainen started and played 66 minutes in Tuesday's victory against Toronto FC in the Canadian Championship quarterfinals.

Impact Lappalainen played 10 minutes off the bench in last weekend's MLS win over Orlando and he returned to the XI Tuesday for the first time since mid-March after recovering from a leg injury. Ariel Lassiter, Mathieu Choiniere and Ilias Iliadis have all lined up at left wing-back during Lappalainen's absence, but the Finland international will want to take back over as the first-choice starter as he gets back up to full fitness.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Lappalainen (leg) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Lappalainen returns to the bench Saturday. The winger missed five matches with a leg injury but is now available once more. Lappalainen could see a cameo off the bench to test his leg and should be a major contributor when deemed fit.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Lappalainen (leg) was back training with his Montreal teammates on Tuesday, Elias Grigoriadis of The Canadian Press Sports reports.

Impact Lappalainen missed all of April with a leg injury, but he's progressing with his recovery and can hope to be able to return to action soon. Mathieu Choiniere and Ilias Iliadis have replaced him at left wing-back while he's been out.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out, as expected Lappalainen (leg) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, according to the Montreal injury report.

Impact Lappalainen is ruled out once more, making it five matches in a row on the sideline for the winger. The timeline is uncertain for his return, though his continued absences from training don't bode well for that return in the near future.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Lappalainen (leg) was not training with CF Montreal on Tuesday, Elias Grigoriadis of The Canadian Press Sports reports ahead of this weekend's clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Lappalainen has missed four MLS games in a row with a leg injury he suffered in late March. Although he was able to train individually last week, he was not seen on Tuesday and is likely a doubt once again to face Kansas City.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to individual training Lappalainen (leg) was able to train individually with CF Montreal on Monday, according to Elias Grigoriadis of The Canadian Press Sports.

Impact Lappalainen has missed Montreal's last two games with a leg injury, but he's making progress with his recovery ahead of next weekend's D.C. United match. Mathieu Choiniere and Ilias Iliadis have replaced him at left wing-back while he's been out.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against New England Lappalainen (leg) will remain out for Saturday's clash against the Revolution, according to Montreal's injury report.

Impact Lappalainen is set to miss a second consecutive game Saturday with this leg injury, with Mathieu Choiniere likely to continue in his place at left wing-back.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with leg injury Lappalainen will miss Saturday's clash against the Whitecaps due to a leg injury, according to Montreal's injury report for the match.

Impact Lappalainen has started all four of Montreal's MLS matches to open up this campaign, but he is set to miss the Vancouver match on Saturday with this injury. Aaron Herrera (undisclosed) could return to take his place in the XI at wing-back if he's fit enough.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in opening loss Lappalainen took three shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Inter Miami.

Impact Lappalainen continued where he left off last season, as he was an active scoring threat to Miami on Saturday after tallying a career-best eight goal involvements in MLS from the left wing in 2022.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has breakout campaign in Montreal Lappalainen scored three goals with five assists in 30 MLS appearances (28 starts) on the left wing for CF Montreal.

Impact Lappalainen was far from the only player to have a breakout 2022 in Montreal, but the 24-year-old became a locked-in starter on the left wing in manager Wilfried Nancy's 3-5-2 system. He tied for the second-most assists on the team this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in playoff win Lappalainen made three clearances and created three chances in Sunday's 2-0 Round One playoff victory against Orlando City. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Lappalainen has now tallied five shots (two on target) and five chances created across his last three appearances from the left wing, and he will want to extend that dangerous attacking form through next weekend's Eastern Conference semifinal against either NYCFC or Inter Miami.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win over Inter Miami Lappalainen scored a goal off three shots (two on target) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Inter Miami.

Impact Lappalainen had a great first half, doubling his side's lead in the 8th minute with an easy tap-in and then being involved in many other dangerous plays. The attacker couldn't remain as productive after halftime and was ultimately subbed off just after the hour mark. Fully recovered from the groin injury that left him sidelined during September, Lappalainen could be a huge boost for Montreal's offense during the MLS Cup playoffs.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in return Lappalainen took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against D.C. United. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Lappalainen returned to the lineup on the left wing Saturday for the first time since late August after missing Montreal's previous five MLS games with a groin injury. He only played the first half against D.C., but he looked very active and dangerous going forward.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Lappalainen (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Lappalainen is off the injury report and straight back into the starting XI. The left winger should be a consistent fantasy producer back in his usual role and the fact he's in the starting XI means he should be fully fit for the final two matches of the regular season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from injury report Lappalainen (groin) is absent from the Montreal injury report for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.

Impact Lappalainen is removed from the injury report for Saturday's clash, giving him a chance to make a return after five matches sidelined. The left midfielder would be an immediate starter if fully fit and in the three games before this injury Lappalainen was good for three goal contributions. Lappalainen will look to get the good form rolling once more for the final two matches of the regular season if he's good to go.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well vs Revs Lappalainen recorded one assist on three chances created and completed one accurate cross in Saturday's 4-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Lappalainen's assist came in the 38th minute off a Mathieu Choiniere takeaway, and he easily could've logged a few more in this contest. CF Montreal outclassed New England for most of the match, and Lappalainen was integral throughout. He subbed off in the 72nd minute once the result was well in-hand. He has taken over as Montreal's starting left winger and now has two goals and four assists for the campaign.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Houston Lappalainen scored a goal and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Dynamo. He took three shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Lappalainen did well to get out of traffic and unleash what would become the winning goal on Saturday, his first MLS goal since March. He has taken over as the starter on the left wing for Montreal this season.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lappalainen's goal sends Montreal past Dynamo 3-2

Lassi Lappalainen scored the only goal of the second half and CF Montreal held off the Houston Dynamo 3-2

AUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press

Assist across half Lappalainen logged one assist across 45 minutes during a 2-1 win Wednesday at Columbus.

Impact Zachary Brault-Guillard was CF Montreal's main right midfielder Wednesday. But after not playing well across one half, Lappalainen replaced the Canadian. The young European logged an assist to a 94th-minute goal by central defender Joel Waterman.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Kansas City Lappalainen assisted once to go with four crosses (three accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Lappalainen earned his second assist of the season during Saturday's loss. The winger has been a consistent piece of the starting XI for the first time of his career, but hasn't been exceptional for fantasy purposes. Lappalainen has one goal and two assist through 18 appearances (17 starts) so far in MLS. Next up is a Saturday clash with Toronto.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Lappalainen (illness) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Lappalainen is in the starting XI on Saturday after being cleared from health and safety protocols. The forwards inclusion in the starting roster points towards him being fully fit and ready to go for Saturday's clash.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In health and safety protocols Lappalainen is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Austin FC after being placed in the league's health and safety protocols, Amy Walsh of TSN 690 Radio reported Thursday.

Impact Lappalainen has started every MLS game since the season opener for Montreal, so his potential absence Saturday could be a big blow to the team. Zorhan Bassong and Robert Orri Thorkelsson are both options to replace him at left wing back, or Mathieu Choiniere could slide over from central midfield to the position as well.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in draw Lappalainen took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Union. He also made two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Lappalainen was solid on both sides of the ball Saturday as his side earned a draw against the Eastern Conference leaders. He will want to have a similar performance next weekend against Atlanta United, which are fourth in the table through seven matches this season.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE