CF Montreal acquire forward Noah Streit from FC Basel

The 20-year-old Swiss youth international joins the Canadian club on a long-term deal.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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CF Montréal have acquired forward Noah Streit from Swiss Super League club FC Basel. The 20-year-old Swiss youth international is under contract through the 2028-29 season with an option for 2029-30, and FC Basel will retain a percentage of any future transfer fee.

Why it matters

The signing of the dynamic young winger Streit is part of CF Montréal's strategy to strengthen their attacking options and energize their offense ahead of the 2026 MLS season.

The details

Streit arrives after spending the first part of the 2025-26 season on loan with second-division side Neuchâtel Xamax FCS, where he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 21 matches across all competitions. Previously, he played 53 matches with FC Basel II over three seasons.

  • Streit is under contract with CF Montréal through the 2028-29 season, with an option for 2029-30.
  • Montréal open their 2026 season on Feb. 21 at San Diego FC.

The players

Noah Streit

A 20-year-old Swiss youth international forward who joins CF Montréal from Swiss Super League club FC Basel.

Luca Saputo

The senior director of recruitment and athletic methodology for CF Montréal.

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What they’re saying

“We are very pleased to welcome Noah Streit to our roster. Noah is a dynamic left winger, capable of creating imbalances and making a significant offensive impact. He perfectly fits the profile we are looking for to energize our attacks.”

— Luca Saputo, Senior Director of Recruitment and Athletic Methodology, CF Montréal (mlssoccer.com)

What’s next

Streit will join CF Montréal ahead of their 2026 season opener on February 21 against San Diego FC.

The takeaway

The acquisition of the talented young Swiss forward Noah Streit is a strategic move by CF Montréal to bolster their attacking options and set the team up for success in the 2026 MLS season.