A Draw That Felt Like a Win
CF Montreal entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup break with a moment of pure drama that could define their season. Trailing 4-2 at D.C. United deep into second-half stoppage time, the Quebec side staged a remarkable comeback, scoring twice to snatch a wild 4-4 draw at Audi Field.
The hero of the hour was Hennadii Synchuk, whose 96th-minute strike earned Energy Moment of the Matchday honors, but the platform was built by Prince Owusu, who delivered a hat trick and added the assist on Synchuk dramatic equalizer.
Owusu Historic Night
Prince Owusu became only the second player in CF Montreal history to record four goal contributions in a single match. The Ghanaian striker was virtually unplayable, finding the net three times and showing remarkable composure to set up Synchuk for the final equalizer when most players would have shot themselves.
The performance was all the more remarkable given the context. Montreal had been trailing for most of the match and looked dead and buried at 4-2 with the clock ticking past the 90-minute mark. But Owusu header in the 91st minute gave them hope, and Synchuk strike five minutes later completed an unforgettable comeback.
Momentum Before the Break
Montreal may have built some season-defining momentum before the World Cup break. The result leaves Les Bleu-blanc-noir 11th in the Eastern Conference with 14 points from 14 matches, four points adrift of the playoff positions.
While the table position is not where head coach Laurent Courtois would want it, the character shown in this comeback provides a foundation to build upon. A team that refuses to accept defeat, that fights until the final whistle, is precisely the kind of side that can go on a run in the second half of the season.
Looking Ahead
Montreal return to action on July 8 with a Canadian Championship quarterfinal against Canadian Premier League side Vancouver FC. Their MLS campaign resumes on July 16 with a home clash against Canadian Classique rivals Toronto FC at Stade Saputo.
The Synchuk moment will be replayed many times before then, a reminder of what this team is capable of when they refuse to give up. For a club that has been inconsistent in 2026, that stoppage-time fightback could be the turning point that sparks a push toward the playoffs.
Source: MLSSoccer.com
