Overview
- CF Montreal secured a 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew at Stade Saputo, with both teams showcasing pivotal moments in the match.
- Luca Petrasso scored his first MLS goal in the 29th minute, assisted by Prince Owusu, to give Montreal an early lead.
- Jacen Russell-Rowe equalized for Columbus in the 63rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive misplay for his fifth goal of the season.
- Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois made a crucial diving save in the 82nd minute to deny Russell-Rowe a potential game-winning goal.
- The result keeps Columbus Crew in second place in the Eastern Conference (7-1-5) while Montreal (1-8-5) avoids setting a league record for consecutive winless matches to start a season.