Philadelphia Union Wins 2-1 at CF Montreal for First Victory

In Montreal, Canada, the Philadelphia Union secured their first victory of the Major League Soccer season with a 2-1 win over CF Montreal on Saturday, snapping a club-record six-game losing streak to open the 2026 campaign. The match, held at Stade Saputo as Montreal's long-awaited home opener, saw second-half goals from Japhet Sery Larsen and Jesús Bueno erase an early deficit and spoil the hosts' afternoon.

Montreal struck first in the 23rd minute when forward Iván Jaime converted a long pass from defender Efraín Morales, slotting the ball into the bottom corner for his first career goal in his 12th appearance. The goal capped a strong opening period for the home side, which had generated pressure through Jaime and midfielder Luca Petrasso. Earlier, in the 13th minute, Montreal was awarded a penalty after Jaime was fouled in the box by Union goalkeeper Andre Blake, but video review overturned the call, determining Blake had contacted the ball first.

Philadelphia equalized in the 55th minute through first-year defender Japhet Sery Larsen, who rose unmarked to head in a free kick delivered by Milan Iloski for his first MLS goal. The visitors then took the lead in the 70th minute...