Venue: Willoughby Community Park Stadium
Location: Langley, British Columbia
Kickoff: 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: OneSoccer / MLS Season Pass (regional simulcast)
Weather Update — Langley, BC
Temperature: 74–78°F at kickoff
Humidity: 55–65%
Wind: 5–8 mph (light breeze from the west)
Rain Chance: 10%
Pitch Impact:
Ideal summer conditions
Slight breeze favors long diagonal balls
Turf surface plays fast → benefits high‑tempo passing teams
Team Records & Standings (2026 Season)
Vancouver FC — Canadian Premier League
Record: Mid‑table form entering July
Strength: Defensive organization, counterattacking pace
Weakness: Chance creation in the final third
Home record: Competitive, above .500
CF Montréal — Major League Soccer
Record: Upper‑mid table in MLS Eastern Conference
Strength: Midfield control, possession dominance
Weakness: Occasional defensive lapses on the road
Road record: Average, inconsistent finishing
Injury Report
Vancouver FC
Starting CB — Probable (ankle)
Key Winger — Out (hamstring)
Holding Midfielder — Questionable (illness)
CF Montréal
Top Striker — Probable (groin)
Creative Midfielder — Out (foot)
Fullback — Questionable (back)
Impact:
Vancouver missing a winger reduces width and pace.
Montréal missing a creative midfielder limits central chance creation but retains strong depth.
Key Tactical Matchups
Vancouver FC Counterattack vs. Montréal Midfield
Vancouver thrives on quick transitions
Montréal’s midfield prefers slow buildup Edge: Vancouver in transition; Montréal in possession
CF Montréal Striker vs. Vancouver Back Line
Montréal striker excels at hold‑up play and late runs
Vancouver CBs strong aerially but vulnerable to quick combinations Edge: Montréal
Vancouver Target Forward vs. Montréal Center‑Backs
Vancouver’s striker physical, good at drawing fouls
Montréal CBs disciplined but can be beaten on second balls Edge: Slight to Vancouver
Wide Play: Montréal Wingers vs. Vancouver Fullbacks
Montréal wingers create overloads and cut‑backs
Vancouver fullbacks push high, leaving space behind Edge: Montréal
Recent Team Form
Vancouver FC — Last 5 Matches
2–2–1
Goals For: 5
Goals Against: 4
Improving defensive structure; attack still inconsistent
CF Montréal — Last 5 Matches
3–1–1
Goals For: 7
Goals Against: 4
Strong form, especially in midfield control
Series History
(CPL vs MLS cross‑league matches are rare; this is an exhibition‑style fixture)
All‑Time: First competitive meeting
At Willoughby Park: First ever match
Key Note: MLS clubs historically dominate CPL sides in preseason/exhibition play, but Vancouver FC’s home crowd often elevates performance.
Betting Trends
Vancouver FC
2‑3‑1 in last 6
Unders hit in 4 of last 6
Vancouver conceded first in 5 of last 7
Strong home defensive performances
CF Montréal
4‑1‑1 in last 6
Overs hit in 3 of last 5
Montréal unbeaten in last 4 away matches
Montréal 6‑2‑1 vs lower‑division opponents since 2020
Head‑to‑Head Trends
First‑ever meeting
Expect Montréal to dominate possession
Vancouver likely to rely on counters and set pieces
MATCH ODDS
Vancouver FC + 300
CF Montreal – 135
Draw + 240
Over 2.5 – 115 Under 2.5 – 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026
