D.C. United win with just one shot in Montreal

Goalkeeper Bill Hamid's heroics lead United to narrow victory over CF Montréal

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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In a surprising MLS match, D.C. United managed to defeat CF Montréal 1-0 despite recording just a single shot on goal. The lone goal came from United's Octavio Rivero, while goalkeeper Bill Hamid put in a standout performance to preserve the clean sheet and secure the victory for his team.

Why it matters

This result is an outlier in the typical flow of MLS matches, where teams usually require a higher volume of shots to earn a win. D.C. United's ability to grind out a victory with such limited offensive output highlights the importance of strong defensive play and goalkeeping in the league.

The details

In the 77th minute, Octavio Rivero scored the game's only goal to give D.C. United the lead. Despite being outshot 12-1, United's defense and goalkeeper Bill Hamid were able to hold on for the clean sheet victory. Hamid made several key saves throughout the match to preserve the slim advantage.

  • The match took place on February 25, 2026.

The players

Octavio Rivero

A forward for D.C. United who scored the lone goal in the 1-0 victory over CF Montréal.

Bill Hamid

The goalkeeper for D.C. United who made several crucial saves to secure the clean sheet win.

CF Montréal

The home team that outshot D.C. United 12-1 but was unable to find the back of the net.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense was rock solid today, and Bill Hamid was absolutely world-class in goal. To come away with three points from a match where we only had one shot is a testament to the character of this team.”

— Wayne Rooney, Head Coach, D.C. United (MLS Soccer)

What’s next

D.C. United will look to build on this unexpected victory as they prepare to face the New England Revolution in their next match on March 4th.

The takeaway

This result showcases the unpredictable nature of MLS, where even a team with limited offensive output can grind out a win through disciplined defending and standout goalkeeping performances.