CF Montréal vows to ‘undertake a rebuild' in letter to fans amid dreadful season
In the midst of a disastrous season where the team sits last overall in the MLS standings, CF Montréal has promised to 'undertake a rebuild' in a letter addressed to fans on Wednesday.
In a note signed by president and CEO Gabriel Gervais, along with team owner Joey Saputo's sons Luca and Simone, the soccer club acknowledged it has 'not met the standards we set for ourselves.'
Letter to the fans from Gabriel, Luca and Simone. #CFMTL pic.twitter.com/RrZ51mchjH
— CF Montréal (@cfmontreal) July 23, 2025
After 24 games, CF Montréal has a 3-6-15 record and is tied for last overall in the league with only 20 goals scored.
'We share your dissatisfaction with the Club's results, and it is our responsibility to build a winning team that we can all be proud of.
'That is why we have decided to undertake a rebuild and launch a new chapter of CF Montréal. A chapter based on ambition and pride. A new era with victory at the heart of our sporting ambitions, while also honouring our rich history and the connection with you, our 12th player.'
The team also promised to take 'concrete steps' during the coming transfer window aimed at 'rebuilding, together, a club that deserves your loyalty.'
In a restructuring last year, Luca Saputo was named managing director (recruitment and sporting methodology) while Simone became managing director (academy strategy and roster management). Gervais has been president and CEO since 2022.
The team made headlines this month when Inter Miami forward and soccer legend Lionel Messi scored twice in a stellar performance to lead his club to a 4-1 victory at Saputo Stadium.
Days later, CF Montréal was eliminated by Canadian Premier League club Forge FC from the Canadian Championship for the second consecutive year.
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