New York City FC Hosts CF Montreal in Major League Soccer Showdown

NEW YORK, NY (May 8, 2025) — New York City FC is set to host CF Montreal at Yankee Stadium this Saturday as they aim to extend their winning streak and climb higher in the Eastern Conference standings. The match kicks off at 12:30 AM UK time.

NYCFC comes off a recent victory against FC Cincinnati, where they secured a 1-0 win. Currently, they stand seventh in the conference, but the Boys in Blue have shown improvement under their current management, achieving all five of their wins this season by a margin of one goal. In their last four league games, they’ve produced three clean sheets, a significant turnaround from last season’s defensive struggles.

“We’ve focused on tightening our defense, and it’s beginning to pay off,” said a team spokesperson. If they manage another clean sheet this Saturday, it will tie their record for the longest streak without conceding since September 2023.

In contrast, CF Montreal is still searching for their first win of the season, sitting at the bottom of the table after a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union. Under interim management, they have faced a challenging start, losing six of their eight matches this year by a single goal.

“We know how to keep it close, but we need to find a way to score,” said a Montreal player during a recent press conference. Despite their struggles, a win against NYCFC would be significant, giving them their first back-to-back victories over the team since joining the league.

The two clubs have a history of tightly contested matches, with NYCFC winning their last five domestic encounters against Montreal and conceding only two goals. Currently, injuries plague both teams, impacting their lineups. NYCFC will likely be without key players due to injuries while Montreal faces the same challenges.

The match promises to be an exciting clash with playoff implications, as both teams strive to improve their standing. NYCFC will look to maintain their home advantage, while Montreal searches for their first triumph this season.