A Night of Ten Goals in Washington
CF Montreal traveled to Audi Field in Washington, D.C., where they faced D.C. United in a match that would quickly become one of the most eventful of the season. The visitors fell behind early, but a flurry of goals kept the contest alive until the final whistle.
Prince Owusu was the catalyst for Montreal, netting a hat trick that included a decisive penalty kick in stoppage time. His three strikes not only shifted momentum but also underscored his growing influence under interim coach Philippe Eullaffroy.
Hennadii Synchuk added the equalizer in the dying moments of the game, tapping in a cross that seemed to catch D.C. United’s defense off guard. The goal capped a comeback that saw Montreal erase a two‑goal hole and finish level at 4‑4.
The scoring was spread across multiple players. Louis Munteanu and Jared Stroud each found the net for D.C. United, while Tai Baribo contributed his seventh goal of the campaign for Montreal. Brayan Vera’s foul resulted in the penalty that Owusu converted, and Lucas Bartlett added his second of the season for the hosts.
Between the posts, Thomas Gillier made six saves for Montreal, while Sean Johnson stopped four shots for D.C. United. Their performances kept the game open and prevented either side from pulling away in the closing stages.
The result leaves Montreal with a 1‑6‑1 record on the road this season and improves their away form to 3‑2‑2 since Eullaffroy took charge. D.C. United, now 2‑3‑2 at home, will also feel the sting of dropping points as they head into the World Cup hiatus. The league will resume on July 16 after a brief pause for the FIFA tournament.