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CF Montreal officially out of playoffs, Eastern Conference roundup
CF Montreal was officially eliminated from the playoffs after a 2-0 home loss to Nashville on a busy night across the Eastern Conference.
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The Eastern Conference storyline ran through Montreal, where CF Montreal’s playoff hopes were extinguished for good on a night that also saw statement wins from Nashville and New England.
CF Montreal knocked out, fan group steps away
CF Montreal (6-18-7) was officially eliminated from the MLS playoff race with a 2-0 loss to Nashville SC at Stade Saputo. Both Sportsnet and La Presse reported that the defeat confirmed Montreal’s exit from the postseason picture, with La Presse noting a crowd of 13,016 on hand for the setback.
The frustration runs deep in the stands as well. According to La Presse, supporters’ group 1642MTL, upset with what it calls an accumulation of failures over the past two or three seasons on and off the field, has decided to withdraw its support for the club for the remainder of the season.
Nashville, meanwhile, keeps setting the pace atop the East with a 21-3-7 record and plenty of breathing room over the chasing pack.
Toronto’s comeback falls short in Columbus
Toronto FC (8-11-12) saw a comeback bid fall short in a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Crew (11-15-5). As Sportsnet reports, TFC mounted a second-half push after falling into a steep hole. Forward Josh Sargent scored with a strong strike from outside the box, and Daniel Salloi further cut into the deficit with a headed goal off a well-placed ball from Theo Corbeanu, according to Sportsnet. A Sportsnet live tracker had framed the match as a chance for Toronto to keep its playoff hopes alive.
Miami shut out, draw in New York, Revs edge Union
In Miami, Inter Miami CF (15-6-10) suffered a 2-0 defeat to the New York Red Bulls (11-14-6). Before the match, MLS Multiplex reported that Lionel Messi was expected to play and offered a full preview and projected lineups for the clash.
In New York, New York City FC (8-12-11) and Orlando City SC (12-13-6) played to a 2-2 draw. MLS Multiplex had indicated beforehand that Antoine Griezmann was expected to feature for Orlando in this matchup.
The New England Revolution (17-10-4) collected a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union (13-11-7). Ahead of the game, MLS Multiplex explained that young midfielder Cavan Sullivan would miss out due to an ankle injury suffered in Philadelphia’s previous contest against Charlotte FC (13-10-8), who themselves lost 3-2 to the Portland Timbers.
Elsewhere, the Chicago Fire (15-10-6) edged Atlanta United (8-17-6) 3-2, while FC Cincinnati (11-11-9) recorded a 2-0 victory over D.C. United (7-12-12).