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Samuel Piette - Defensive lynchpin in draw Piette generated four tackles (three won), two clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Piette was a stifling presence Saturday, leading the Montreal defensive effort with four tackles (three won) and three interceptions as they held on for a 0-0 draw versus Orlando. After a three-match absence due to a hamstring injury, the holding midfielder has made four successive appearances (three starts).

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Tom Pearce - Rapid succession of crosses Pearce registered nine crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Pearce entered the fray Saturday for just the final 20 minutes of Montreal's 0-0 draw versus Orlando. During the abbreviated appearance, the defender managed a team-high nine crosses (two accurate) and created two chances. After playing a rotational role with Montreal during the 2024 MLS season, Pearce's early usage reflects a similar pattern in 2025, having made just four appearances (two starts) across Montreal's first nine league fixtures.

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Caden Clark - Three shots on target Clark registered three shots (three on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...

Impact Clark led the Montreal attack Saturday with three shots on target, though they were unable to break through in a 0-0 draw versus Orlando. After being included in the starting XI across Orlando's previous four fixtures, the midfielder came on at halftime Saturday and attempted his most shots in a single appearance this season. Clark has yet to log a goal contribution across nine appearances (six starts).

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Jonathan Sirois - Two saves in draw Sirois recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Orlando City SC.

Impact Sirois turned aside just two Orlando shots on target Saturday to help his team earn a share of the points in the 0-0 stalemate. Over his last five appearances, Montreal's starting keeper has made 13 saves and one clearance while conceding seven goals and recording his second clean sheet of the season. Sirois is likely to be between the sticks Saturday when Montreal travel to tussle with New York Red Bulls.

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Deadspin | Orlando City earn draw with CF Montreal, but scoreless stretch continues Deadspin | Orlando City earn draw with CF Montreal, but scoreless stretch continues

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Pedro Gallese has 6 saves for Orlando City in 0-0 tie with Montreal

Pedro Gallese had six saves for Orlando City in a 0-0 tie with CF Montreal

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CF Montreal look to end winless start to season against Orlando City SC MONTREAL - Despite a horrid start, CF Montreal defender Joel Waterman believes it's up to the team to stay strong in its mentality entering...

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Deadspin | Orlando City aim to continue ascent vs. winless CF Montreal Deadspin | Orlando City aim to continue ascent vs. winless CF Montreal

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Giacomo Vrioni - Out after training injury Vrioni is out for the time being due to a knock he took in training, according to Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Vrioni is going to be sidelined for the weekend and possibly more time, as he suffered a knock in training last week, continued to try to train with the issue, but after the pain didn't go away he was required to take a break. testing would then show an injury, leading to further examination. The club will hope this is a minor loss, as he has already missed most of the start of the season.

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Jalen Neal - Out to face Orlando Neal is out for Saturday's match against Orlando due to a chest injury, according to manager Marco Donadel, per Maxime Truman of DL Coulisses.

Impact Neal will be on the outside of the team sheet Saturday, as he suffered a hit to the chest that caused immense pain. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss, only appearing in one match all of this season. He will hope this is a short asbence, as he has already missed six games due to injury.

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Orlando City takes shutout streak into matchup against CF Montreal

Orlando City comes into a matchup against CF Montreal after putting together two straight shutout wins

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Luca Petrasso - Whips in 11 crosses Petrasso had 11 crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Charlotte FC.

Impact Petrasso sent in 11 crosses (two accurate) Saturday as Montreal were outlasted by Charlotte in a narrow 1-0 defeat. The full-back also contributed four tackles (four won) and one clearance to the defesnsive effort over his 90 minutes of play. Petrasso has started in each of Montreal's first eight fixtures to begin the season, scoring once and contributing to one clean sheet.

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Dante Sealy - 17 cross attempts in defeat Sealy registered one shot (zero on goal), 17 crosses (five accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Sealy produced a game-high 17 crosses (five accurate) Saturday as Montreal were outlasted 1-0 by Charlotte FC. The attacking midfielder created five chances over his 90 minutes of play. After not appearing in Montreal's first three fixtures of the 2025 campaign, Sealy has made five successive starting appearances and scored one goal.

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Prince-Osei Owusu - Six shot attempts Owusu registered six shots (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Owusu led the Montreal attack Saturday with six shots attempts (zero on goal) as his side were edged-past in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Charlotte. The six shots attempts marked a season-high in a single appearance in 2025 for the forward. Through his first eight appearances (eight starts) this season, Owusu has tallied two goals and one assist.

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Jonathan Sirois - Allows one goal in defeat Sirois had three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Sirois turned aside three of four Charlotte shots on target Saturday and made one clearance as Montreal fell in a narrow 1-0 defeat. Over his most recent five appearances (five starts), Charlotte's first-choice keeper has made 17 saves and two clearances while conceding seven goals and recording a single clean sheet. Sirois is likely to be the man between the sticks Saturday when Montreal host Orlando City.

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Hennadii Synchuk - Makes first appearance in MLS Synchuk (Lower Body) played his first minutes this season with Montreal on Saturday against Charlotte.

Impact Synchuk was subbed in at halftime and made his MLS debut Saturday. He had a strong impact with two shots and two chances created for Montreal. He could see more playing time in the upcoming matches after that promising first performance.

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Pep Biel lifts Charlotte FC over CF Montreal 1-0 MONTREAL - Pep Biel was the lone scorer as Charlotte FC spoiled CF Montreal's home opener with a 1-0 win on Saturday.

APRIL 13 • THESTAR.COM

Pep Biel's early goal all Charlotte FC needs to top CF Montreal Pep Biel’s team-leading third goal of the season was enough to lift visiting Charlotte FC to a 1-0 win over CF Montreal on Saturday evening....

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Pep Biel scores a goal, Charlotte beats Montreal 1-0

Pep Biel scored a goal, Kristijan Kahlina had two saves and Charlotte FC beat CF Montreal 1-0

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Minnesota United's Dayne St. Clair, Toronto's Sean Johnson untouchable in scoreless draw

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair totaled five saves and Sean Johnson stopped the only shot he faced for Toronto FC in a scoreless draw

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Kwadwo Opoku - On bench Saturday Opoku (lower body) is among the substitutes for Saturday's clash with Charlotte FC.

Impact Opoku was only forced to miss one game due to the issue, before which he recorded 131 minutes but failed to score or assist in MLS play this year. The forward will now aim for an opportunity in either Dante Sealy's or Prince-Osei Owusu's place.

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Giacomo Vrioni - Bench option Saturday Vrioni (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Charlotte FC.

Impact Vrioni has made the match squad for the first time since moving from New England to Montreal ahead of the 2025 season. It's unclear if he's ready for plenty of minutes after being sidelined for several weeks, but he may eventually become a potential offensive contributor in the competition with Prince-Osei Owusu and Kwadwo Opoku.

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Fabian Herbers - On bench against Charlotte Herbers (thigh) is on the bench in Saturday's matchup versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Herbers could see minutes in this game following a three-match absence due to a muscular problem. He has featured in both the midfield and front lines, so he's most likely to challenge Caden Clark and Victor Loturi for playing time.

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Deadspin | CF Montreal searching for first win of season vs. Charlotte FC Deadspin | CF Montreal searching for first win of season vs. Charlotte FC

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CF Montreal aims for first victory of the season, hosts Charlotte FC

CF Montreal aims for its first victory of the season when it hosts Charlotte FC

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