MONTREAL NEWS

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Ends season with 11 crosses Marshall-Rutty generated one shot (one on goal), 11 crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout defeat against Atlanta United.

Impact Marshall-Rutty saw his season come to an end Tuesday, with Montreal seeing a sour exit from the playoffs following a late comeback. The attacker was decent in the loss, with his 11 crosses coming second in the match. He finishes the campaign starting in 10 of his 22 appearances, notching one goal on 12 shots and three assists on 12 chances created to go along with 37 crosses.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Pearce - Leads match in crosses Pearce generated one shot (one on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout defeat versus Atlanta United.

Impact Pearce only appeared for 31 minutes off the bench but still led the match in crosses Tuesday, whipping in 13 in the loss. This is one short of his season-high, registering 14 in match against the Revolution on Sept. 18. The defender ends the season starting in three of his nine appearances, notching one goal on two shots and one assist on three chances created to go along with four tackles, eight clearances and 41 crosses. The defender will hope to see a bigger role in the 2025 campaign after joining Montreal halfway through this campaign from Wigan.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Brace despite loss Martinez scored two goals to go with seven shots (three on goal) in Tuesday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout defeat to Atlanta United.

Impact Martinez did all he could to keep Montreal's season alive but in the end it was not enough, as his 63rd and heroic 89th minute goals would go to waste in the loss. He ends his season scoring 13 goals and registering three assists, with his 16 goal contributions being eight better than last seasons tally despite less field time. He also notched 17 chances created and 53 shots.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Sirois - Allows two in playoff exit Sirois had three saves and allowed two goals in Tuesday's 2-2 (7-6) penalty shootout defeat to Atlanta United.

Impact Sirois' season ended Tuesday, with the goalie making three saves while allowing two goals, not to mention allowing seven goals in the penalty shootout. The goalie ends his 2024 campaign as the club's everyday starter in net, starting in all 34 of his appearances. In that time, he registered eight clean sheets, 64 goals allowed and 114 saves.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United knock out Montreal on penalty kicks in wild-card game Brad Guzan saved a penalty kick and visiting Atlanta United converted all five of theirs to survive a scare and advance from the Eastern Con...

OCTOBER 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Atlanta eliminates Montreal in a penalty-kick shootout after the clubs played to a 2-2 draw

Atlanta United eliminated CF Montreal 5-4 in a penalty-kick shootout on Tuesday night in the opening game of the MLS Cup playoffs after the two clubs played to a 2-2 draw

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CF Montreal vs. Atlanta United LIVE STREAM (10/22/24): Watch MLS Playoffs online | Time, TV, channel for soccer game CF Montreal faces Atlanta United in an MLS Playoff game on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 (10/22/24) at Stadium Saputo in Montreal, Quebec.

OCTOBER 22 • NJ.COM

Lassi Lappalainen - Out against Atlanta Lappalainen is out for Tuesday's clash with Atlanta per the MLS injury report.

Impact Lappalainen isn't an option for Tuesday's match, despite returning to the bench on decision day. Clearly the same lower body issue is proving to be an issue for the winger, who now seems in doubt for the playoffs.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Duke - Assists against NYCFC Duke assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against New York City FC.

Impact Duke logged in his first assist of the season and his third in four matches. He also started the last five games to end the regular campaign, totaling five tackles, six interceptions and 10 crosses (one accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Josef Martinez - Nets goal Martinez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Martinez capped off the regular season with a goal during the win against NYCFC. He ends his first campaign with Montreal making just 13 starts in 23 appearances, scoring 11 goals with three assists as he continues to fall in form since his stellar two season with Atlanta during the 2018 and 2019 seasons.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Caden Clark - Scores, assists in win Clark scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win against New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 59th...

Impact Clark was able to score and assist in a single match for just the second time this season to help secure Montreal a spot in the wild card match. He ends the regular campaign with four goals and two assists in 23 appearances, collecting 19 crosses (two accurate), 31 tackles (20 won) and 15 clearances.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Sirois - Clean sheet to end regular season Sirois recorded four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win against New York City FC.

Impact Sirois had a solid performance against NYCFC on Saturday, making four saves for his eight clean sheet of the season. He ends the regular campaign making 111 saves in 33 appearances, allowing 62 goals during his second full year with Montreal. The keeper will face off with Atlanta for the wild card match on Tuesday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests. Sirois conceded just a goal on six saves against the opponent in two games during the regular season.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Todd: Playoff berth, anyone? CF Montréal hosts Atlanta in Wild Card Six weeks ago, this team was both hopeless and dysfunctional. Not tonight.

OCTOBER 21 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Atlanta United visits CF Montreal in first round of MLS Cup Playoffs

Atlanta United visits CF Montreal in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs

OCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlanta United, CF Montreal Secure Final MLS Eastern Conference Postseason Slots Atlanta United and CF Montreal will square off in the Eastern Conference Wild Card matchup following a dramatic final day of the regular sea...

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

CF Montreal beat NYCFC to land playoff spot CF Montreal grabbed a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 win over New York City FC on Saturday.Caden Clark and Josef Martin...

OCTOBER 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

MLS playoffs in flux, Inter Miami on the brink of history on Decision Day

While teams are fighting to improve their playoff position on Decision Day, Inter Miami will be attempting to make MLS history.

OCTOBER 19

Lassi Lappalainen - Option off bench Lappalainen (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's match with NYC FC.

Impact Lappalainen returns to the bench for Saturday's clash after missing multiple matches with a groin issue. The midfielder has been sidelined with multiple injuries throughout the season, limiting him to just 11 appearances.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal face NYCFC one point from securing playoff spot CF Montreal will play host to New York City FC on Decision Day, looking to secure one of two wild-card spots still up for grabs in the Easte...

OCTOBER 18 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Rodriguez leads New York City FC against CF Montreal

Santiago Rodriguez leads New York City FC into a matchup with CF Montreal fresh off of a two-goal performance against Nashville

OCTOBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tom Pearce - Seven crosses from defense Pearce registered seven crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Pearce only appeared off the bench Saturday, earning 29 minutes of play in the loss. However, he was still solid, whipping in seven crosses while notching one interception. He has seen a limited role this campaign, starting in three of his eight appearances since joining the club.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Whips in seven crosses Marshall-Rutty registered one shot (one on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Charlotte FC.

Impact Marshall-Rutty was decent in Saturday's loss, notching one shot, two chances created and seven crosses. This marks his third match with five or more crosses in his eight appearances since joining Montreal. However, he still has yet to earn a goal contribution with the club.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sunusi Ibrahim - Fires in four shots Ibrahim recorded four shots (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Ibrahim finally earned an appearance Saturday, marking his first minute of play since Aug. 24. He started and played 61 minutes, notching four shots in his time on the field. He will hope to see time again next match, although it appears the forward is more likely to be kept on the bench.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Sirois - Allows two against Charlotte Sirois registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Sirois ended up on the losing side Saturday, allowing two goals while making four saves in the loss. This mrks his second match sicne his last clean sheet, with seven on the season. He will look to make it eight in their final regualr season match when facing NYCFC on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Karol Swiderski keeps rolling as Charlotte FC blank CF Montreal Karol Swiderski maintained his impressive late-season form by scoring in the first half and host Charlotte FC extended their unbeaten run, t...

OCTOBER 6 • MIAMIHERALD.COM