CF Montréal

Mauro Biello stepped back into the head coach role for CF Montréal in 2026, ending a brief interim period to lead the squad through a turbulent season. The team sat 14th in the MLS standings by mid-August with just four wins and ten losses, yet they remained active in high-stakes fixtures like their 1-1 draw against D.C. United on August 15. This campaign saw the club make a major splash by signing Chilean legend Alexis Sánchez as a Designated Player, hoping his experience would spark a playoff push despite the struggling record.

The franchise has evolved significantly since its founding in 1992 as the Montreal Impact. It joined Major League Soccer in 2012 as the nineteenth franchise and became the first Canadian club to reach the CONCACAF Champions League final in 2015 before losing to Club América. A rebranding effort began in 2021 when the organization adopted the name Club de Foot Montréal, followed by a simplification to CF Montréal for the 2023 season alongside an updated crest and fresh colors.

Fan culture at Saputo Stadium remains electric, driven by groups like Bleu Blanc Rouge and Les Infidèles who create a vibrant atmosphere during home matches. However, the club faced serious disciplinary challenges in August 2026 after banning two fans following an investigation into antisemitic speech directed at DC United player Dor Turgeman during a match on August 1. The administration issued a formal statement emphasizing zero tolerance for discrimination while navigating the complexities of modern MLS. [edit]

Founded in 1992 as the Montreal Impact, the club spent years building a reputation in North American soccer before joining Major League Soccer in 2012. They quickly established themselves as a dominant force in Canada, securing the Voyageurs Cup eleven times. Their continental breakthrough came in 2015 when they became the first Canadian club to reach the CONCACAF Champions League final, though they ultimately fell to Club América.

The organization underwent a significant identity shift starting in 2021 when it rebranded as Club de Foot Montréal to reflect a new era. This change included updated colors and a fresh logo. By the 2023 season, the name was further simplified to CF Montréal with an updated crest. The club plays its home matches at Saputo Stadium, which opened in 2008 and stands as one of the few soccer-specific stadiums in North America.

Recent years have seen fluctuating fortunes under various managers including Wilfried Nancy, who guided the team to an MLS Cup appearance in 2021 and a Supporters' Shield title in 2024. Mauro Biello returned to the helm in 2026 to stabilize the squad. The team also unveiled a special 2026 Archive Kit to honor its heritage during a challenging season where they sat 14th in the standings by mid-August. [edit]