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National Post
23-07-2025
- Business
- National Post
CF Montreal pledges rebuild in open letter
MONTREAL — CF Montreal has started its rebuild quickly. Article content The Major League Soccer club announced Wednesday that it has acquired 21-year-old defender Efrain Morales from Atlanta United in return for US$450,000 in 2025 general allocation money (GAM) and $350,000 in conditional GAM. Article content Article content Atlanta would also retain a percentage of a future transfer involving Morales Article content The move came hours after club executives published an open letter to fans that acknowledged the team's shortcomings and stated the club would begin a new chapter rooted in ambition, pride and winning. Article content President and CEO Gabriel Gervais, managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology Luca Saputo and managing director of academy strategy and roster management Simone Saputo signed the letter. Article content Montreal is currently languishing at the bottom of the MLS with a 3-15-6 record — for 15 points in 24 games — and dropped out of the Canadian Championship with a quarterfinal loss to lower-tier Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in a bleak season. Article content The letter said supporters would see concrete steps toward a rebuild in the upcoming transfer windows. The MLS summer window, which allows clubs to sign players plying their trades in other countries, opens Thursday. Article content Montreal had the league's lowest payroll last season. Morales is making $112,019 this year, according to the website Article content Morales began his professional career in 2020 with Atlanta United 2, where he had three goals and an assist over three USL Championship seasons and three MLS Next Pro seasons. Article content He made his MLS debut with Atlanta in a 3-0 victory over the Charlotte Independence in the fourth round of the U.S. Open Cup on May 7, 2024. Article content Over two MLS seasons, Morales has played 648 minutes over nine games and picked up one assist. He also played in three U.S. Open Cup games. Article content Born in Decatur, Ga., Morales represents Bolivia on the international stage. Article content 'We have not met the standards we set for ourselves, nor those you have the right to expect. That is why we felt the need to communicate with you directly today. Article content 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. Article content That is why we have decided to undertake a rebuild and launch a new chapter at CF Montreal. 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. Article content We know that trust is regained through actions. As such, during the upcoming transfer windows, you will see concrete steps, a committed team, and strong initiatives aimed at rebuilding, together, a Club that deserves your loyalty.' Article content
Reuters
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
CF Montreal announce rebuild in letter to fans
July 23 - CF Montreal released an open letter to fans Wednesday, acknowledging their underperformance and announcing a commitment to "rebuild" the struggling MLS franchise. Montreal has been in a downward spiral since losing in the conference semifinals of the 2022 MLS playoffs, 3-1 to the New York City Football Club. The club has the worst record of the 30 MLS teams this season at 3-15-6 (15 points) with just 20 goals scored against 45 allowed. Last season, Montreal finished 11-13-10 (43 points) and lost to Atlanta United in a wild-card round match on penalty kicks. The 2023 team finished 12-17-5 (41 points) and out of the playoffs. "We share your dissatisfaction with the Club's results, and it is our responsibility to build a winning team that we can be proud of," read the letter, signed by club president and CEO Gabriel Gervais, as well as Luca Saputo and Simone Saputo, the children of team owner Joey Saputo. "That is why we have decided to undertake a rebuild and launch a new chapter of CF Montreal. A chapter based on ambition and pride. A new era with victory at the heart of our sporting ambitions, while also honoring our rich history and the connection with you, our 12th player." The trio vowed in the letter to take "concrete steps" during the transfer window toward that rebuild. On March 24, head coach Laurent Courtois was fired after an 0-4-1 start. --Field Level Media
CTV News
23-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans
CF Montreal hired longtime Major League Soccer executive Corey Wray as a sports strategy consultant Tuesday. Wray will assist president and chief executive Gabriel Gervais in "optimizing the club's sporting activities." Gervais listens to a question during a news conference in Montreal on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson MONTREAL — As CF Montreal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings, the club says it is entering a rebuild. Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play — for 15 points in 24 games — and dropped out of the Canadian Championship with a quarterfinal loss to lower-tier Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in a bleak season. In an open letter to fans Wednesday morning, Montreal's executives acknowledged the team's shortcomings and stated the club would begin a new chapter rooted in ambition, pride and winning. President and CEO Gabriel Gervais, managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology Luca Saputo and managing director of academy strategy and roster management Simon Saputo signed the letter. It did not specify any tangible changes coming but did say supporters would see concrete steps toward that goal in the upcoming transfer windows. The MLS summer window opens Thursday. Montreal had the league's lowest payroll last season. Full letter: "We have not met the standards we set for ourselves, nor those you have the right to expect. That is why we felt the need to communicate with you directly today. 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 at 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. We know that trust is regained through actions. As such, during the upcoming transfer windows, you will see concrete steps, a committed team, and strong initiatives aimed at rebuilding, together, a Club that deserves your loyalty." This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 23, 2025. The Canadian Press
CBC
23-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans
As CF Montréal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings, the club says it is entering a rebuild. Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play — for 15 points in 24 games — and dropped out of the Canadian Championship with a quarterfinal loss to lower-tier Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in a bleak season. In an open letter to fans Wednesday morning, Montreal's executives acknowledged the team's shortcomings and stated the club would begin a new chapter rooted in ambition, pride and winning. "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," says the letter. "That is why we have decided to undertake a rebuild and launch a new chapter at CF Montréal. A chapter based on ambition and pride." President and CEO Gabriel Gervais, managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology Luca Saputo and managing director of academy strategy and roster management Simon Saputo signed the letter. It did not specify any tangible changes coming but did say supporters would see concrete steps toward that goal in the upcoming transfer windows. The MLS summer window opens Thursday.
Global News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
As losses pile up, CF Montréal pledges rebuild in open letter to fans
As CF Montreal languishes at the bottom of the Major League Soccer standings, the club says it is entering a rebuild. Montreal has a 3-15-6 record in MLS play — for 15 points in 24 games — and dropped out of the Canadian Championship with a quarterfinal loss to lower-tier Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League in a bleak season. In an open letter to fans Wednesday morning, Montreal's executives acknowledged the team's shortcomings and stated the club would begin a new chapter rooted in ambition, pride and winning. President and CEO Gabriel Gervais, managing director of recruitment and sporting methodology Luca Saputo and managing director of academy strategy and roster management Simon Saputo signed the letter. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy It did not specify any tangible changes coming but did say supporters would see concrete steps toward that goal in the upcoming transfer windows. The MLS summer window opens Thursday. Story continues below advertisement Montreal had the league's lowest payroll last season. Full letter: 'We have not met the standards we set for ourselves, nor those you have the right to expect. That is why we felt the need to communicate with you directly today. 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 at 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. We know that trust is regained through actions. As such, during the upcoming transfer windows, you will see concrete steps, a committed team, and strong initiatives aimed at rebuilding, together, a Club that deserves your loyalty.'
