Union Head Back on the Road to Face CF Montreal

Philadelphia looks to end winless start against Canadian side in home opener

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:00pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action of a soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and CF Montreal, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, electric green, and fiery orange.The Union and CF Montreal clash in a pivotal early-season Eastern Conference matchup, with both teams seeking a much-needed result.Philadelphia Today

The Philadelphia Union travel north of the border to face CF Montreal this weekend, as the Canadian club hosts its home opener at Stade Saputo. Both teams have struggled to start the season, with the Union still seeking their first points and Montreal earning just three so far. The match marks the first meeting between the two clubs in 2023.

Why it matters

The Union are desperate for a result to end their winless drought to start the year, while Montreal aims to get its home campaign off on the right foot after a challenging road-heavy start. This early-season clash could have important implications for the Eastern Conference playoff race down the line.

The details

CF Montreal, led by first-year head coach Marco Donadel, has managed just one win through its first six matches, a 3-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls. Forwards Prince Owusu and Wiki Carmona have provided the team's offense, combining for all seven of Montreal's goals so far. Defensively, however, the club has struggled, allowing 17 goals. The Union, meanwhile, are still seeking their first points of 2023, going 0-0-6 through their first six matches under head coach Bradley Carnell. Philadelphia has scored four goals but has been unable to hold a lead, playing from behind for most of its matches.

  • The match kicks off at 2:30pm ET on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
  • This is the first meeting between the Union and CF Montreal in the 2023 MLS regular season.

The players

Marco Donadel

First-year head coach of CF Montreal.

Bradley Carnell

Head coach of the Philadelphia Union.

Prince Owusu

Forward for CF Montreal who has scored multiple goals this season.

Wiki Carmona

Forward for CF Montreal who has also contributed goals for the team.

Danley Jean Jacques

Philadelphia Union player who scored an impressive second-half goal in the team's most recent match.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We're eager to get back on the field and compete this weekend. The results haven't gone our way so far, but the team is determined to turn things around.”

— Bradley Carnell, Head Coach, Philadelphia Union

What’s next

The Union will look to earn their first points of the season, while CF Montreal aims to protect its home field in the home opener.

The takeaway

This early-season clash between the struggling Union and the home-opening Montreal side could have significant implications for the Eastern Conference playoff race down the line. Both teams will be desperate for a result to kickstart their seasons.