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FootballInter Miami 7-1 Montreal: Messi Scores His First MLS Four-Goal Game to Top the Scoring Charts
Scoring four goals, including two direct free-kicks, Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 7-1 rout of Montreal, taking his season tally to 18 goals and moving top of the MLS scoring charts.
FootballMLS 2026 Results (28-30 August): Messi Makes History with Four-Goal Game, Inter Miami Thrash Montreal 7-1
Lionel Messi scores his first four-goal game in MLS to power Inter Miami to a 7-1 romp over Montreal and take the league's scoring lead with 18 goals, Nashville SC post the best start in league history with a 4-0 win over Cincinnati, and San Diego FC continue their mastery of LA Galaxy (3-1): here's the round-up of MLS action this week.
FootballCF Montreal continue preparations ahead of new season
Canadian club CF Montreal continue their preparation programme ahead of the new MLS season, aiming to improve on last season's performance.
Standings
| P | DIFF | PTS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualification | ||||
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 22 | +28 | 43 |
| 2 |  Nashville SC | 23 | +30 | 53 |
| 3 |  Houston Dynamo | 23 | +4 | 40 |
| 4 |  Inter Miami | 23 | +15 | 43 |
| 5 |  Chicago Fire | 22 | +11 | 38 |
| 6 |  Los Angeles FC | 24 | +14 | 37 |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 23 | +5 | 37 |
| 8 |  New England Revolution | 23 | +8 | 37 |
| 9 |  Charlotte | 23 | +8 | 36 |
| 10 |  St. Louis City | 23 | +5 | 37 |
| 11 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 23 | +6 | 35 |
| 12 |  FC Cincinnati | 22 | -2 | 31 |
| 13 |  New York City FC | 23 | +5 | 29 |
| 14 |  Colorado Rapids | 23 | 0 | 31 |
| 15 |  Orlando City SC | 23 | -16 | 28 |
| 16 |  Portland Timbers | 23 | +1 | 31 |
| 17 |  Philadelphia Union | 23 | -3 | 27 |
| 18 |  San Diego | 23 | +6 | 30 |
| 19 |  New York Red Bulls | 23 | -14 | 27 |
| 20 |  Real Salt Lake | 22 | +1 | 29 |
| 21 |  Toronto FC | 23 | -6 | 26 |
| 22 |  Minnesota United FC | 23 | -3 | 29 |
| 23 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 24 | -6 | 29 |
| 24 |  DC United | 22 | -8 | 25 |
| 25 |  Seattle Sounders | 22 | -5 | 27 |
| 26 |  Columbus Crew | 23 | -5 | 23 |
| 27 |  Atlanta United FC | 23 | -13 | 22 |
| Relegation | ||||
| 28 |  Austin | 23 | -13 | 25 |
| 29 |  CF Montreal | 23 | -18 | 21 |
| 30 |  Sporting Kansas City | 23 | -35 | 15 |
Rules and legend
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Full Squad
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Top Players
Season Statistics
Major League SoccerSeason 2026| Competition | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer2026 | 23 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 48 | 21 |
| Major League Soccer2025 | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 34 | 60 | 28 |
| Major League Soccer2024 | 34 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 48 | 64 | 43 |
| Major League Soccer2023 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 36 | 52 | 41 |
| Major League Soccer2022 | 34 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 63 | 50 | 65 |
| Major League Soccer2021 | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 46 | 44 | 46 |
| Major League Soccer2020 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 43 | 26 |
| Major League Soccer2019 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 47 | 60 | 41 |
Transfers
Arrivals (2)
D. PereiraTransfer Free12 Jul
Emil GazdovLoan –
29 Jun
Departures (3)
Dagur ÞórhallssonTransfer Free23 Jul
Iván JaimeLoan –
29 Jun- Emil GazdovLoan –3 Jan
History of CF Montréal
Founding and Early Years
The club was founded on 10 December 1992 by the Saputo family as the Montreal Impact, playing successively in the A-League then the NASL before joining MLS in 2012, as the league's third Canadian club after Toronto FC and Vancouver.
Club Evolution
The club took the name CF Montréal (Club de Foot Montréal) in January 2021. They play at Saputo Stadium, opened in 2008 and partly financed by the owning family, occasionally using the Olympic Stadium for major matches. Their historic crest combines a fleur-de-lis with four stars symbolising Montreal's founding communities.
Great Managers
Wilfried Nancy (2021-2022) remains the club's most significant figure: he won the 2021 Canadian Championship in his first season, then delivered the club's best-ever regular season in 2022, before leaving to win MLS Cup with Columbus. Frank Klopas and Marco Schällibaum each added a Canadian Championship, in 2014 and 2013 respectively.
Iconic Players
Marco Di Vaio (2012-2014), the club's first star MLS signing, scored 34 goals. Didier Drogba joined the club in 2015 for a memorable season, while Patrice Bernier, the Canadian international and long-time captain, embodies loyalty to the club across two decades.
Major Achievements
CF Montréal have won a record eleven Canadian Championships and played the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final, lost to Club América, without ever winning MLS Cup or a Supporters' Shield.
The Club Today
Led on an interim basis by Philippe Eullaffroy since April 2026 and chaired by Joey Saputo, also owner of Italy's Bologna FC, CF Montréal are going through a difficult 2026 season outside playoff qualification positions.
Frequently asked questions
When is CF Montreal's next match?+
CF Montreal face Charlotte on 9 September 2026.
What is CF Montreal's current standing?+
CF Montreal are currently 15 in Major League Soccer with 21 points.
What was CF Montréal called before 2021?+
Montreal Impact.
How many Canadian Championships has CF Montréal won?+
A record eleven titles.
Which manager remains the club's most significant figure?+
Wilfried Nancy (2021-2022), later an MLS Cup winner with Columbus.
Has CF Montréal ever played a continental final?+
Yes, the 2015 CONCACAF Champions League final, lost to Club América.
Who owns CF Montréal?+
Joey Saputo, also owner of Italy's Bologna FC.
What is CF Montréal's home stadium?+
Saputo Stadium, opened in 2008.
When was CF Montréal founded?+
On 10 December 1992, as the Montreal Impact; the club joined MLS in 2012.