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Busy defensively Lappalainen made five tackles and created two chances during Saturday's 2-1 win over Vancouver.

Impact Lappalainen was busy on both sides of the ball during Saturday's win. The wing-back did well to control the left side of the pitch and nearly had an assist with a low cross across the box. He also did well to keep the pressure up and make some key tackles. Lappalainen will be a solid fantasy option against Philadelphia next time out.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another start and goal contribution Lappalainen logged one assist across 79 minutes during a 3-3 draw Saturday at Atlanta.

Impact Since his permanent transfer to CF Montreal, Lappalainen has been the Quebec-based team's primary left midfielder. He logged a goal and an assist across three starts during March. Going into April, Lappalainen is one of CF Montreal's most appealing fantasy options.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Philadelphia Lappalainen scored a goal in a 2-1 defeat to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Impact Lappalainen had a good outing for the losing side. The 23-year-old scored the team's only goal in the match which was his first of the league campaign. Other than that, Lappalainen had two shots and both were on target.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Montreal on permanent basis Lappalainen has signed a three-year contract with CF Montreal with the option to extend for an additional year after transferring permanently from Bologna.

Impact Lappalainen made 15 MLS appearances (seven starts) and recorded a goal and an assist for Montreal in 2021, and his two-and-a-half year loan stint with the club has finally been made permanent after transferring from Bologna.

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lassi Lappalainen transferred from Bologna to CF Montréal, signs long-term deal ' MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing CF Montréal have signed midfielder Lassi Lappalainen from Bologna FC 1909 through the 2024 season with an o...

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Contract negotiations ongoing Lappalainen's 30-month loan stint with Montreal CF is over, but the club is hopeful of agreeing to a permanent contract from Bologna.

Impact Lappalainen tallied 10 goals and two assists in 47 appearances during a very long two-and-a-half year loan stint in Montreal and he is scheduled to finally return to Bologna at the end of the calendar year. But Montreal is in talks with the 23-year-old midfielder in hopes of securing him on a permanent contract.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in win Lappalainen took two shots and scored a goal in Wednesday's 4-2 victory against Orlando City.

Impact Lappalainen subbed in and played 21 minutes of Wednesday's game -- and scored the winning goal -- which was his first appearance in about seven weeks after recovering from an undisclosed injury. He may be fit enough to start Sunday against Chicago.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GOAL: Lassi Lappalainen, CF Montréal - 73rd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

On the bench against Orlando Lappalainen is in Montreal's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against Orlando City.

Impact Lappalainen missed eight games with an undisclosed injury he suffered in late July, but he is back on the bench on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training alone Lappalainen trained alone during Wednesday's session, according to Joey Alfieri of TSN 690.

Impact Lappalainen has yet to play in August and it's not entirely clear why. When healthy, he logged one assist in 10 appearances (seven starts) this season and needs to get on the scoresheet more frequently to generate some value.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Lappalainen had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice (one accurate) during Saturday's 5-4 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Lappalainen set up Mason Toye in the 21st minute, assisting Montreal's first goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder, coming from his lone chance created in the match. Lappalainen was subbed off in the 72nd minute of the win.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Montreal Lappalainen is back in Montreal following international duty with Finland in Euro 2020, reports Gavino De Falco of IMFCRadio.

Impact Lappalainen will try and get a few days of training in ahead of Saturday's match against Inter Miami. He's been training with Finland, so fitness shouldn't be an issue, though he didn't get any match time in that period. Prior to the Euros, he started three-straight matches on the left flank.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out on international duty Lappalainen is away on international duty with Finland ahead of the upcoming Euros.

Impact Lappalainen missed Montreal's recent match before the break because he was already with Finland, as he went the full 90 in their May 29 friendly against Sweden. He may not be a regular for the Finnish side, but he'll clearly have a role despite struggling to produce for Montreal in MLS.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLS players gear up for busy summer of international duty

Major League Soccer clubs are about to head into an extended international break ahead of a busy season for national teams

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press