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CF Montreal elimated from playoff contention with defeat to Supporters Shield winners Nashville SC

CF Montreal’s tough week continued at Stade Saputo on Saturday afternoon, losing 2-0 to Nashville SC to be officially eliminated from playoff contention. To make things worse, Nashville clinched the Supporters Shield with the win, rubbing the salt in Montreal’s…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 7:35 PM
CF Montreal elimated from playoff contention with defeat to Supporters Shield winners Nashville SC
Key Things to Know
  • CF Montreal was eliminated from playoff contention following a 2-0 home loss against Nashville SC.
  • Nashville SC officially clinched the Supporters' Shield title with second-half goals from Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar.
  • Montreal manager Philippe Eullaffroy made 10 changes to his starting lineup following a midweek Canadian Championship final loss.
The Story in 60 Seconds

CF Montreal was officially eliminated from playoff contention following a 2-0 defeat to Nashville SC at Stade Saputo. After a scoreless first half, second-half goals from Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar secured the victory for Nashville SC, which also clinched the Supporters' Shield title for the first time in club history.

Montreal manager Philippe Eullaffroy made 10 changes to his starting lineup following their midweek Canadian Championship final shootout loss to Forge FC. The match saw 17-year-old goalkeeper Samsy Keita make his debut, while forward Prince Owusu was unavailable for selection due to injury.

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