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Toronto FC
CF Montreal collapses in Canadian Championship final, Eastern Conference roundup
CF Montreal drop the Canadian Championship final to Forge FC on penalties, while Cincinnati edge D.C. United 2-1 in MLS play.
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Wednesday night brought a brutal cup setback for CF Montreal, who fell on penalties in the Canadian Championship final, while FC Cincinnati claimed an important MLS home win over D.C. United. Columbus are looking ahead to a national final, and Toronto are bracing for defensive absences this weekend.
CF Montreal fall on penalties in Canadian Championship final
CF Montreal lost the Canadian Championship final to Forge FC from Hamilton at Stade Saputo, going down in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. La Presse described the defeat, coming "at the end of the suspense," as a particularly stinging blow for a Montreal side already struggling in league play with a 6-17-7 Eastern Conference record. Sportsnet note that Forge FC claimed the national title by prevailing in the shootout.
Cincinnati edge D.C. United 2-1 at home
In MLS action, the Eastern Conference’s lone game on the night saw FC Cincinnati take a 2-1 home win over D.C. United. Cincinnati’s victory lifts them to 10-11-9 in what has been an up-and-down campaign, while D.C. slip further back at 7-11-12. The matchup followed the contest previewed by MLS Multiplex, which had highlighted the trip to TQL Stadium as D.C.’s next regular-season test.
Columbus chase cup glory, short-handed Toronto await
Columbus Crew are turning their focus to a major occasion: the US Open Cup final against St. Louis SC at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field, as outlined in a match preview by MLS Multiplex. In league play, Columbus sit at 10-15-5 in the East and will see the final as a chance to add silverware to a challenging season.
On the injury front, Toronto FC will be shorthanded at the back for Saturday’s clash with Columbus. According to Sportsnet, defenders Walker Zimmerman and Kobe Franklin are set to miss the game as they continue to work their way back from injury. It’s a significant setback for a Toronto side with an 8-10-12 record that will be forced to reshuffle its back line for the intra-conference matchup.