Match: CF Montréal vs Forge FC
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Stade Saputo, Montreal, QC
Competition: 2025 TELUS Canadian Championship – Quarterfinals (Leg 2)
Aggregate Score: Forge FC leads 1–0
Broadcast/Streaming: OneSoccer, fuboTV Canada
Match Overview
The second leg of the 2025 Canadian Championship quarterfinal between CF Montréal and Forge FC is set to deliver high-stakes drama at Stade Saputo. After a narrow 1-0 first-leg win in Hamilton, Forge FC enters the return fixture with a slim advantage, thanks to a 78th-minute header from Brian Wright. This matchup is more than just a knockout tie—it’s a clash of form, identity, and ambition. Forge FC, unbeaten in their last 13 league games, are eyeing a historic run to the final. Meanwhile, CF Montréal, struggling in MLS, see this tournament as their last realistic shot at silverware in 2025.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| CF Montréal | L-W-L-W-L | 6 | 13 |
| Forge FC | W-W-D-W-W | 11 | 4 |
CF Montréal sits near the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference with a 3-5-13 record and a -22 goal differential.
Forge FC is second in the CPL and unbeaten in league play, with a potent attack and a disciplined backline.
Tactical Breakdown
CF Montréal
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Player: Prince-Osei Owusu – 4 goals in last 5 matches
Strengths: Quick transitions, individual brilliance
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses, poor midfield retention
Forge FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Key Player: Brian Wright – 5 goals in last 5 matches
Strengths: High pressing, efficient finishing, tactical discipline
Weaknesses: Physical play (high fouls and yellow cards)
“We want to win trophies. It’s on everybody’s mind,” said Forge midfielder Tristan Borges, emphasizing the club’s hunger to go beyond the semifinals this year.
