CF Montreal secured a narrow 1-0 victory against New York City FC at Saputo Stadium, thanks to Victor Loturi's goal from 18 yards out in the 22nd minute. The match marked Montreal's first win at home for the 2025 MLS season. Despite holding 68% possession, NYCFC struggled to create effective chances and fell to ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. Assistant coach Mehdi Ballouchy highlighted the team's sluggish start while noting an improved second-half performance. Missing key players due to national team commitments contributed to the challenges faced by NYCFC.
I think the most important thing for us is the reality of tonight, is we showed up a little bit late to the party because our first half an hour or so is a little sluggish.
The second half was much better; we had control, we were in the final third, but we just lacked the last little play, or the last clever pass.
Victor Loturi scored from 18 yards out past Tomas Romero in goal in the 22nd minute to separate Montreal from New York City FC in a 1-0 defeat.
Having played one less game than the New York Red Bulls in seventh with one point more, NYCFC falls to ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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