TORONTO — Toronto FC returned to Major League Soccer play following the World Cup break but could not find a breakthrough, settling for a 0-0 draw against CF Montréal on Thursday night at Stade Saputo.
Game summary
CF Montréal controlled much of the attacking play, finishing with a clear advantage in attempts on goal, but were thwarted by Toronto’s goalkeeper Luka Gavran at several moments. Montréal outshot TFC 15-7 overall and held a 3-0 edge on shots on target, yet failed to score.
- Final score: CF Montréal 0, Toronto FC 0
- Shots (on target): Montréal 15 (3), Toronto 7 (0)
- Key moment: Hennadiy Synchuk’s powerful strike in the 66th minute saved by Gavran
Context and consequences
The result leaves Toronto FC (3-6-6) still searching for a victory — the club has not won a match since April 4 at home against the Colorado Rapids, a drought that now spans 10 games. The point in Montreal does little to stem the slide as the team looks to climb the MLS standings during the summer schedule.
For CF Montréal, the draw represented continued improved stability under interim coach Philippe Eullaffroy, who took charge after the club dismissed Marco Donaldel earlier in the season. Montréal’s record sits at 4-8-3.
| Team | Record | Shots (on target) |
|---|---|---|
| CF Montréal | 4-8-3 | 15 (3) |
| Toronto FC | 3-6-6 | 7 (0) |
Player availability and absences
Toronto FC were without captain Jonathan Osorio, who served a one-game suspension for accumulation of yellow cards. Montréal also missed several regular contributors: striker Prince Owusu was suspended for the match, while Wiki Carmona, Bode Hidalgo and Josh-Duc Nteziryayo were unavailable due to lower-body injuries.
Despite the absences and Montréal’s dominance in possession and attempts, the match ultimately hinged on finishing; Montréal created the clearer chances but failed to find the net, and Toronto could not generate enough threat to turn goalkeeper saves into points.
Montréal will carry momentum into the upcoming Canadian Championship semifinals, where they are set to meet the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final four. Toronto FC return to league play hoping to convert shots into goals as the regular season progresses.
