Montreal Looks to Move on From Chaotic First Half of Season as Archrival TFC Visits
Prince-Osei Owusu leads Montreal after scoring three against D.C., while Toronto arrives with a thin injury list and the first meeting of the season.
- On Thursday, Toronto FC visits Montreal in Quebec for their first matchup of the season in the Canadian Classique rivalry. The teams meet at 7:30 p.m. EDT at Stade Saputo.
- Both clubs enter tied for 10th in the Eastern Conference, with Montreal holding a 4-7-1 conference record and Toronto at 2-4-3 against Eastern Conference opponents. Each team seeks momentum after a chaotic first half.
- Montreal averages 19.2 shots on goal per game and is 20-2-2 when scoring two goals, demonstrating offensive potency. Toronto averages 11.4 shots on goal and draws 16.8 corner kicks per game, highlighting defensive pressure.
- Betting markets favor Montreal, listing the home side at-105, Toronto at +240, and a Draw at +274. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
- Significant roster absences complicate both lineups; Montreal will be without Prince-Osei Owusu and Toronto reports injuries including Jonathan Osorio, impacting depth charts for the rivalry clash.
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After a few weeks of stopping in MLS, the CF Montréal will resume its season with the intention of turning the page on a first half of chaotic calendar.
Le Bleu-blanc-noir was the worst start of the season in its history.
The Toronto Star
Montreal looks to move on from chaotic first half of season as archrival TFC visits
MONTREAL - After nearly a month off, CF Montréal is returning to Major League Soccer action looking to move on from a chaotic first half of its campaign.
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Owusu and CF Montreal host Toronto
Prince-Osei Owusu leads CF Montreal into a matchup with Toronto after scoring three goals against D.C. United.
vancouverstar.com
torontotelegraph.comMontreal, Toronto meet with eye on second-half charges
(Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images)Coach Philippe Eullaffroy will hope to continue steering CF Montreal in the right direction when they host Toronto FC on Thursday night.The 58-year-old Frenchman, originally introduced as a stopgap while Montreal (4-8-2, 14 points) continued its search for a permanent head coach, had his tenure extended to the end of the season during the FIFA World Cup. Since taking
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