CF Montreal makes 10 changes to face Nashville SC, scoreless after 45 minutes

CF Montreal was officially eliminated from MLS playoff contention following a 2-0 home loss to Nashville SC at Stade Saputo. Nashville clinched their first-ever Supporters' Shield with the victory, moving to 70 points through 31 games. Second-half goals from Sam Surridge and Hany Mukhtar secured the win for the visitors after a scoreless first half.

Montreal manager Philippe Eullaffroy made 10 changes following their midweek Canadian Championship final shootout loss to Forge FC. Seventeen-year-old goalkeeper Samsy Keita made his debut, while forward Alexis Sanchez returned to the starting lineup. CF Montreal registered six attempts on target against goalkeeper Brian Schwake but failed to score, ending their postseason hopes.