When CF Montreal hosts New York City FC on Saturday, they will be looking to extend their winning streak at Saputo Stadium to nine games in all competitions.
Le CFM have not conceded in their last three MLS games, drawing 0-0 against Charlotte FC on Saturday, while the Pigeons have gone winless in 12 straight games in all competitions, drawing 1-1 with the Portland Timbers in their most recent meeting.
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Hernan Losada, a former coach noted for adopting a high-tempo style with plenty of verticality, has changed his approach at Montreal, with his team playing more defensively in recent games.
Their defensive brilliance has been especially noticeable in front of their fans, with Le CFM posting eight consecutive shutouts in all competitions on their home pitch.
They've already won seven games at Saputo Stadium this season, two less than their regular season total from 2022 when Montreal finished second in the Eastern Conference before the playoffs began.
Last weekend was a record-breaking occasion for the Boys in Blue, though not one to brag about, as NYCFC have now gone 11 MLS matches without a win, the longest single-season drought for this franchise.
Nick Cushing knew things would be difficult in his first full season as head coach, considering how many familiar players had left in 2022, but five points below the playoff line and third from the bottom in the Eastern Conference is much below what many had expected from this squad.
If there is a silver lining for the Pigeons right now, it is that they have earned a point in four consecutive MLS away games, matching their previous regular-season unblemished streak.
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Montreal vs New York City FC kick-off time
| Date: | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | Saputo Stadium |
Montreal and New York City FC face off on Jul 1 at Saputo Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 pm Eastern Time (ET), or 4:30 pm Pacific Time (PT).
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The game will not be broadcast live on TV but will be available to stream live online through Apple TV MLS Season Pass.
Team news & squads
Montreal team news
Samuel Piette is still recovering from an adductor strain while Romell Quioto continues to miss out. They are the only injury sidelines for Le CFM.
Robert Thorkelsson was called up to the Iceland Under-21 squad, while Aaron Herrera will represent Guatemala at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
CF Montreal possible XI: Sirois; Campbell, Camacho, Corbo; Miljevic, Wanyama, Duke, Lappalainen; Choiniere; Toye, Offor
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Sirois, Ketterer |
| Defenders | Miller, Camacho, Waterman, Herrera, Campbell, Thorkelsson, Pantemis |
| Midfielders | Wanyama, Hamdi, Lappalainen, Zouhir, Miljevic, Rea, Saliba, Guillard, Iliadis, Daouda, Toye |
| Forwards | Offor, Sunusi |
NYCFC team news
New York City has Matias Pellegrini and Tony Alfaro unavailable due to injuries. The club's top scorers are Gabriel Pereira and Santiago Rodriguez with four strikes each.
Maxime Chanot will miss the clash due to being called up by Luxembourg. The same is the case with James Sands who is with the USMNT.
New York City FC possible XI: Barraza; Haak, Alfaro, Turnbull; Ilenic, Morales, Parks, Cufre; Rodriguez; Magno, Segal.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Barraza, Fresse |
| Defenders | Cufre, Chanot, Martins, Ilenic, O'Toole, Amundsen, Turnbull, Alfaro |
| Midfielders | Parks, Sands, Pellegrini, Pereira, Jansson, Magno, Rodriguez, Haak, Andrade |
| Forwards | Segal |
Head-to-Head Record
The last five games between these two sides have ended with three wins for New York City FC and one for Montreal.