Roundup
Atlanta United FC
CF Montréal
Charlotte FC
Chicago Fire FC
Columbus Crew
D.C. United
FC Cincinnati
Inter Miami CF
Nashville SC
New England Revolution
New York City FC
Orlando City SC
Philadelphia Union
New York Red Bulls
Toronto FC
CF Montreal officially eliminated from playoffs, Eastern Conference roundup
CF Montreal is officially out of the playoff race despite a 1-1 draw vs. Seattle, while Toronto FC jumps back into contention with a big win over the Red Bulls.
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The Eastern Conference picture shifted on multiple fronts, with CF Montreal officially bowing out of the playoff race and Toronto FC dragging itself back into contention, while Inter Miami leaned on Lionel Messi to roll past Atlanta United.
CF Montreal earns draw but is knocked out
CF Montreal battled to a 1-1 draw against the Seattle Sounders. According to La Presse, Montreal’s back line held firm late in the second half to preserve the result, but the point was not enough to keep their postseason hopes alive: the club is now officially eliminated from playoff contention. Sportsnet notes that the draw snaps Montreal’s two-game losing skid, leaving them at 6-17-7 in the East.
Toronto FC’s statement win over the Red Bulls
At BMO Field, Toronto FC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0, with RBNY now 10-14-6 and TFC at 8-10-12. Per Sportsnet, the victory pulls Toronto into a tie for the final playoff spot. The night started perfectly for TFC: Sportsnet describes how a low cross from Theodor Corbeanu was turned into his own net by defender Justin Che in the 3rd minute. Late on, a quick counter saw Jonathan Osorio spring Daniel Salloi in behind, and Salloi finished to make it 2-0 in the 82nd minute, again according to Sportsnet. Sportsnet also reports that head coach Robin Fraser was suspended for this match.
Messi lifts Miami, middle of the East tightens
Inter Miami (15-5-10) rolled past Atlanta United (8-16-6) with a 3-1 win. Sportsnet reports that Lionel Messi scored twice to power Miami to the result. Elsewhere, Charlotte FC (13-9-8) and the Philadelphia Union (13-10-7) played to a 2-2 draw, while Nashville SC (20-3-7) was held to a 1-1 tie by the San Jose Earthquakes.
The New England Revolution (16-10-4) picked up a valuable 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire (14-10-6), and New York City FC (8-12-10) earned a 1-1 draw on the road against LAFC. Orlando City SC (12-13-5) hammered D.C. United (7-10-12) 4-1, adding more congestion and pressure in the middle of the Eastern Conference pack.