CF Montreal news

CF Montreal dismiss Donadel after poor start to MLS season

CF Montreal have dismissed head coach Marco Donadel after a poor start to the MLS season. Donadel's exit means CF Montreal will again be searching for a new manager just six months after hiring him. The club's difficult start to the campaign ultimately proved too much to overcome, forcing another change on the touchline.

San Diego FC vs CF Montreal: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Major League Soccer match between San Diego FC and CF Montreal, as well as kick-off time and team news

MLS Player Survey: Best Player, best club, biggest issues ahead

GOAL surveyed players across MLS for the 2026 season on a number of topics, with some surprising responses

Key MLS 2026 dates, schedule info & TV details

If you're wondering about the main dates for the upcoming Major League Soccer season, GOAL has you covered - plus more info on how to watch games on TV

Inside MLS 3.0: GMs, CSOs on what comes next - and what must change

GOAL spoke to GMs and chief soccer officers across MLS about the league’s 3.0 vision: the calendar change is progress, but executives say the next steps must come faster.

From Chivas USA to Miami, all franchises in MLS history - ranked

Ahead of what is poised to be a significant World Cup year season, GOAL offers the definitive ranking of every MLS club in league history

MLS 2026 kits tier list: From iconic St. Louis to bland San Diego

GOAL takes a look at which MLS teams did the best, and worst, with their kits this season

MLS watchability tiers: Who’s the best team to watch this year?

MLS returns with a packed schedule and familiar chaos. From stars like Messi, Rodriguez, and Son Heung-Min to the teams you can avoid, here’s who’s actually worth your weekend watch.

Seattle Sounders v Inter Miami CF - Leagues Cup Final

Inter Miami sign GK Ríos Novo and Barraza, Ustari and Avilés out

Inter Miami CF have signed goalkeepers Rocco Ríos Novo and Luis Barraza on permanent deals, terminating the contract of veteran Óscar Ustari in the process. Ríos Novo spent last season with the club and started in the MLS Cup final. Separately, defender Tomás Avilés will join CF Montréal on loan for more playing time.

LA Galaxy v New York Red Bull: Final - MLS Cup 2024

MLS Cup winners: Full list of champions

GOAL takes a look at the history of Major League Soccer's top prize.

Power Rankings: Messi brings Miami to life, East to go to wire

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Power Rankings: Messi-less Miami fall, Zaha back to best

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MLS Power Rankings: Miami fall flat without suspended Messi

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MLS Eastern Conference grades: Messi, Miami near top

GOAL grades each Eastern Conference team, just past the halfway point of the regular season

Quill, Porter and Deila all among MLS coaches on hot seat

GOAL takes a look at three managers whose seats are heating up in the second half of the MLS campaign

MLS Power Rankings: Messi has Miami right back in contention

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USMNT, CF MTL defender Campbell linked with West Brom move

The U.S international could be the latest American to move to the Championship ahead of a push for a 2026 World Cup roster spot

Lionel Messi Luis Suarez Inter Miami 2025 MLS

History-making challenge set for Messi & Inter Miami

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been set a history-making challenge for 2025, with Javier Mascherano targeting MLS Cup glory.

OKC Thunder's Dort roots for hometown CF Montreal vs. Messi's Miami

The Canadian national returned to his Montreal roots this weekend, attending CF Montreal's home fixture against Inter Miami

‘Happiest when he’s playing’ - Mascherano defends Messi’s 90 mins

With a Lionel Messi brace and goals from Tadeo Allende and Telasco Segovia, the Herons returned to MLS action with a win.

Messi scores twice as Miami rout MTL in MLS return from CWC

The Argentine scored two outstanding goals to secure all three points in Miami's return to MLS from the Club World Cup

WATCH: Messi stuns CF Montreal with incredible goal

The Argentine added another memorable goal to his growing MLS highlight reel, scoring an extraordinary solo effort to put his side 4-1 up

MLS Power Rankings: San Diego make Supporters' Shield surge

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MLS Power Rankings: Philly put pressure on Vancouver

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MLS Power Rankings: Miami steamroll, Galaxy finally win

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Messi earns first MLS Player of the Matchday for 2025 season

The Argentine superstar was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday for Matchday 16

Frequently asked questions

Andries 'Pele Pele' Mkhwanazi and Bethuel Mokgosinyana are considered the founding fathers of the club which was formed in 1937.

Dr Irvin Khoza took over as club secretary and owner in 1991.

The club plays home fixtures at Orlando Stadium in Soweto with the ground being owned by the City of Johannesburg.

They are known by several nicknames, including: The Sea Robbers, The Bucs, Happy People and Buccaneers.

33 official domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (1995) and one Caf Super Cup (1996).

Nine times under different auspices. PSL (4), NSL (1), NPSL (4).

Happy Jele made 401 appearances for the club

Bendict Vilakazi scored 52 goals for the club.

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