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First assist for new club Longstaff assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Longstaff pulled the ball back from the end line Saturday to assist Montreal's final goal in their 4-1 drubbing of Charlotte. The assist marked the first goal contribution for the midfielder since joining Montreal from Toronto via an August trade. Through his first six apperances (four starts) with Montreal, Longstaff has played the full 90 minutes on three occasions.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Osorio scores a goal for Toronto in 1-1 tie with Montreal

Jonathan Osorio scored a goal Toronto FC in the 89th minute of a 1-1 tie with CF Montreal

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealt to Montreal Longstaff was traded to Montreal for Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, the club announced.

Impact Longstaff makes the move within Canada, moving to Montreal, where he could debut immediately. Longstaff finished his time in Toronto with two goals and three assists while playing a consistent role in midfield. The departure of Dominik Yankov means Longstaff could be an immediate starter in Montreal.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montréal acquire Matty Longstaff, Jules-Anthony Vilsaint joins Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - MTL receive: Matty Longstaff - TOR receive: Jules-Anthony Vilsaint, up to $275k in GAM CF Montréal have acq...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Earns assist Longstaff assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Longstaff saw the lone assist in Saturday's contest, with the midfielder finding Deybi Flores in the 48th minute of the match. This marks his first goal contribution of the season, taking 14 appearances to reach it. This is far behind the four-goal contributions he saw last season, although he still has time to change that, especially after starting in their past four games.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kai Wagner sets up tying goal and scores the winner as the Union defeat Toronto 2-1

Kai Wagner set up the tying goal and scored the winner as the Philadelphia Union rallied to beat Toronto FC 2-1 on Wednesday night

MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Bench option Sunday Longstaff (ankle) is on the bench in Sunday's clash with Inter Miami.

Impact Longstaff had started three MLS games in a row before being sidelined once due to the ankle issue. He's usually reliable as a defensive midfielder, so he may be used as an alternative to Deybi Flores and Jonathan Osorio and could occasionally take a few corner kicks.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out to face Vancouver Longstaff (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Longstaff was questionable going into the match and appears to have failed his testing, with the midfielder left on the sidelines. He is a regular starter, so this is a tough loss for the club, with Jonathan Osorio, Derrick Etienne and Alonso Coello as the midfield three Saturday.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Longstaff (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Longstaff was added to the injury report with an ankle injury. The midfielder got the full 90 last time out so it's not clear when he picked up the ankle issue. Longstaff will hope to play through the issue against a red-hot Whitecaps side.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively Longstaff recorded four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Longstaff didn't see much action in the attack Saturday but still held strong in the defense, notching two clearances and four tackles in the draw. He has now started in 24 of his 30 appearances while notching four goal contributions, as more of his work comes in the defensive portion of the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six crosses, three accurate Longstaff logged six crosses (three accurate) and three corners during Toronto FC's 3-1 loss Wednesday at Miami.

Impact Despite being demoted from Toronto FC's starting XI on Wednesday, Longstaff played at least half an hour then and impressed during his short timeframe. Longstaff's number of total and accurate crosses Wednesday are season highs. Ideally for him, the Miami game is an indication of better form to come later but relatively soon, considering his statistical output has taken a notable dip since summer came along.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots at Atlanta Longstaff had three shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Atlanta United.

Impact Longstaff did not miss any games after his knee injuries and started for the fourth game in a row -- and 15th in the campaign. The midfielder logged a season-high three shots during the match. He has two goals and two assists so far.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Longstaff (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Longstaff was in doubt for Saturday's clash due to a knee injury but evidently he has recovered fully and is now back in the starting XI. The attacking midfielder should be in for a big role after going the full 90 in each of the last three matches.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with knee Longstaff is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Atlanta, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Longstaff is in doubt for Saturday's trip as he deals with a knee issue. It's not clear when he picked up the issue as he's gone the full 90 in each of the last three matches. Still Longstaff would be a major loss if he's unable to go at full capacity Saturday.

JUNE 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Longstaff scored one goal with his lone shot during Toronto FC's 5-1 win Saturday against CF Montreal.

Impact Longstaff has logged a goal or an assist during all but one of his four appearances across May. He recorded two goals on five shots (three on goal) and one assist with four chances created.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists vs NYCFC Longstaff assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Longstaff played the entire 90 minutes Saturday, recording his second assist of the season. He also has a goal to go with it, logging in eight shots (two on target), 10 crosses (one accurate), 16 tackles (10 won) and six clearances in 10 appearances, seven of them coming as starts.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First MLS goal Longstaff scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Longstaff scored Toronto's final goal Saturday as Toronto emerged from the 3-1 match victorious. The goal marked Longstaff's first in a competitive match since the 2019-2020 campaign with Newcastle and his first in nine appearances (six starts) since suffering an ACL injury in December of 2022. After making six successive starts, Longstaff has now came off of the substitute's bench in the most recent two Toronto league matches.

MAY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies assist in debut Longstaff assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Longstaff made a positive impact in his season debut by delivering an assist on his squad's only goal in the 1-0 win. He also completed 22 passes in the match, as he looks to be settling in well with his new squad.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Toronto Longstaff has signed a two-year contract with Toronto FC, his new club announced Thursday. The deal also includes an option for the 2026 campaign.

Impact Longstaff had been a free agent since leaving Newcastle at the end of the 2022/23 campaign, and the central midfielder will hope to see consistent first-team minutes in MLS while also proving the ACL injury he suffered in December of 2022 is a thing of the past. Given his inactivity period, it might take a while before Longstaff starts seeing regular minutes with Toronto, but he should be able to secure a starting role in midfield as the season progresses.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes ACL surgery Longstaff (knee) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing ACL surgery. Manager Eddie Howe told reporters Friday, "Matty Longstaff's just had his operation on his ACL."

Impact Longstaff was only back with the team from his loan stay due to his knee injury in the first place, so his continued absence wasn't going to affect fantasy players. Given a 6-9 month recovery timeline, the midfielder could be in danger of missing the start of the 2023-24 campaign as well.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Newcaslte after injury Longstaff has returned to Newcastle after picking up a knee injury on loan with Colchester United.

Impact Longstaff's injury was confirmed as an ACL issue, so the midfielder will return to his parent club to recover and rehab. Longstaff made five appearances for Colchester on the season.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Osorio scores a goal for Toronto in 1-1 tie with Montreal

Kai Wagner sets up tying goal and scores the winner as the Union defeat Toronto 2-1