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After lopsided loss to TFC, CF Montreal looks to turn the page in cup game at Forge

CF Montreal lost 3-2 on aggregate to Forge FC in the two-legged 2024 Canadian Championship quarterfinal and will visit Forge on Tuesday for the opening leg of a new quarterfinal series.
Montreal, struggling with a 1-9-4 record and coming off a heavy 6-1 defeat to rival Toronto FC, now faces Forge FC, a consistently strong team in the Canadian Premier League currently positioned fourth out of eight teams.
Montreal’s interim coach Marco Donadel noted that several important players, including defender George Campbell and midfielders Bryce, Fabian, Dominic, and Hennadii, are currently sidelined with injuries, while Forge head coach Bobby Smyrniotis emphasized that his team’s preparation does not take MLS rankings into account.
Donadel noted the team’s mix of seasoned veterans and younger talent, while Canadian midfielder Victor Loturi encouraged the squad to recover from setbacks and emphasized that the entire locker room remains confident in their prospects.
The matchup continues a recent rivalry, with Montreal having won the first three Canadian Championship meetings against Forge, and the winner of this competition earning $50,000, the Voyagers Cup, and a CONCACAF Champions Cup berth.

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