MONTREAL — CF Montreal is now winless in its last nine home Major League Soccer games after a 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Stade Saputo on Saturday night.
Mohamed Farsi and Brais Mendez found the back of the net for Columbus (7-14-5). With the result, Montreal (5-15-6) sunk below Sporting Kansas City to currently hold the unenviable title of “Wooden Spoon,” the term colloquially given to the team at the bottom of the overall MLS standings.
Columbus fired several warning shots early in the game, forcing last-ditch tackles from Montreal and even a powerful Santiago Rodríguez shot that smashed against the crossbar. As Montreal grew into the game, they were able to control more of the tempo and opened up the midfield significantly.
With the matchup featuring the lowest-scoring home and away teams in MLS, respectively, neither was able to create much beyond the odd half chance. At the break, both teams were able to generate just one shot on target, albeit an unthreatening effort that rolled to the hands of Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte.
Montreal started the second half as the side controlling possession and enjoyed longer stints in attacking positions. However, Columbus opened the scoring in the 57th minute on the counter.
After picking up the ball near midfield, Farsi charged down the left flank unchallenged until the edge of the penalty area and caught out Montreal goalkeeper Sebastian Breza with a low driven shot that slipped through his hands.
Montreal thought it had found an equalizer when a slick bit of passing left Prince Owusu with a wide-open goal, but the play was called back for offside after video review.
Columbus made matters worse for the hosts in the 68th minute through a sensational set piece. With Breza expecting a cross, he did not react in time as Mendez sent a perfect free kick into the top corner.
Montreal brought in more attacking players off the bench in hopes of generating a comeback but failed to create any offence of substance.
UP NEXT
Montreal: End a three-game homestand on Sept. 26 against FC Cincinnati.
Columbus: Face Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on the road on Sept. 26.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 19, 2026.
Elias Grigoriadis, The Canadian Press
