MONTREAL – CF Montréal is set to host the Columbus Crew on Wednesday at 7:30 PM EDT at Stade Saputo, marking their first of three midweek games in May. Fans can catch the match on MLS Season Pass, BPM Sports, and TSN 690.
The home team is coming off their first MLS victory under interim head coach Marco Donadel, having secured a 1-0 win against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium last Saturday, with Prince Owusu netting the decisive goal. This performance earned him a spot in the team of the matchday.
As for the Columbus Crew, they are currently enjoying a strong season, sitting in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 7 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses. They remain a formidable opponent with a 3-0-2 record on the road. Following a 1-0 defeat at home to Inter Miami CF, the Crew has bounced back, currently on a three-game unbeaten streak, including a dramatic 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union last Saturday, thanks to a last-minute equalizer by Sean Zawadzki.
Earlier in the season, these teams met once on April 5, with Montréal suffering a 2-1 defeat in Columbus. Historically, the Bleu-blanc-noir has managed a solid record when hosting the Crew, notching 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses at home, while their overall record against Columbus stands at 9 wins, 15 losses, and 6 draws.
With the prospects of a packed crowd at Stade Saputo and both teams eager to secure crucial points, Wednesday’s match promises to be an exciting encounter.