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CF Montréal held at home: dramatic 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers in MLS thriller

PorHarvey

May 14, 2026

CF Montréal failed to secure all three points at home at Stade Saputo and settled for a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Portland Timbers in a match full of momentum swings, goals, and late drama.

Despite leading twice during the game, the Canadian side couldn’t close it out and dropped valuable points in a tightly contested Eastern Conference race.

⚽ Goal breakdown: a back-and-forth battle in Montréal

The match started at a high tempo, with early chances turning into goals quickly.

🔵 Daniel Ríos gives Montréal the lead

Playing at home, Daniel Ríos opened the scoring for CF Montréal, finishing off a well-worked attacking move to make it 1-0 and energize the home crowd.

🔴 Kevin Kelsy levels for Portland

Portland responded through Kevin Kelsy, who made it 1-1 after an assist from Kristoffer Velde, bringing the match back into balance.

🔵 Wikelman Carmona restores Montréal’s advantage

Before halftime, Montréal struck again. Wikelman Carmona scored the 2-1 goal after a brilliant assist from Matthew Longstaff, who once again played a key creative role in midfield.

🔴 Cole Bassett strikes late to rescue a point

Just when Montréal looked set for victory, Cole Bassett scored in the 77th minute to make it 2-2 and secure a valuable away point for Portland Timbers.

📊 CF Montréal continues push in the Eastern Conference

CF Montréal continue a nice run in MLS play and are now just one point behind Toronto FC, two points off the playoffs.

The club currently sits 11th in the Eastern Conference, just one point behind Toronto FC (14 points), keeping the playoff race wide open.

🔜 Upcoming fixtures

  • CF Montréal vs Chicago Fire (MLS)
  • Toronto FC vs Charlotte FC (away)

Both matches will be crucial in shaping the Eastern Conference standings.

⭐ Match standouts

  • Daniel Ríos: opened the scoring at home
  • Kevin Kelsy: equalizer for Portland
  • Wikelman Carmona: key goal for Montréal
  • Matthew Longstaff: 2 assists and creative control
  • Cole Bassett: late equalizer for Portland

🧠 Conclusion

CF Montréal showed strong attacking moments at home but struggled to protect their lead twice. The draw feels like two points dropped, but the team remains firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot in a highly competitive Eastern Conference.

Por Harvey