CF Montreal concluded the worst season in the club’s history on Saturday with a 2-0 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps at Stade Saputo. The defeat marked the 14th time this season that Montreal was shut out, leaving the team with a final record of 6-20-9.
Vancouver Whitecaps Secure Second Place
The Whitecaps entered the match already bound for the playoffs and utilized the win to solidify their standing in Major League Soccer. With the victory, Vancouver (19-8-8) secured second place in the Supporters’ Shield standings. Cheikh Sabaly and Mihail Gherasimencov provided the scoring for the visitors. After a scoreless first half, Sabaly broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, pouncing on a rebound from his own initial shot to score into an empty net. Gherasimencov added an insurance goal in the 83rd minute from a difficult angle to finalize the result.
Supporter Protest at Stade Saputo
The match took place in front of an uncharacteristically tepid crowd, as the club’s two primary supporters’ groups, Collectif IMFC and 1642MTL, boycotted the event. Both groups announced they would not be present at the final two home games of the season in any capacity. While Montreal managed several positive moments following the opening goal, every attempt was handled by Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka.
Statistical Overview of the Season
The team finished the campaign having failed to score in 14 of their 35 matches. Despite a high-intensity start to the second half, where Montreal’s Noah Streit hit the crossbar and Rayan Elloumi forced a sharp save from goalkeeper Samsy Keita, the hosts could not convert their chances.
Supporters Boycott Final Home Games Amid Club Record Losses
Why did the supporters’ groups boycott the final home games?
Collectif IMFC and 1642MTL announced they would not be present for the team’s final two home games of the season, though specific reasons for the protest beyond their absence were not detailed in the reporting.
What was the final record for CF Montreal this season?
CF Montreal finished the season with a record of 6 wins, 20 losses, and 9 draws, marking the worst statistical performance in the history of the club.
What did the victory mean for the Vancouver Whitecaps?
The win allowed the Whitecaps to finish in second place in the Major League Soccer Supporters’ Shield standings as they head into the postseason.
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