CF Montreal rebuild put to the test with season opener against San Diego FC

MONTREAL — Following a historically bad 2025 season, CF Montreal faces an uphill climb towards sustainable success in Major League Soccer. After promising fans a rebuild in July and then targeting several weak points in the squad’s depth, the club will now get its first competitive test on Saturday, opening its season at San Diego FC. “It was a long pre-season, but I think it was very good work on and off the field. We used our time perfectly (…) this is like a brand-new experience,” said head coach Marco Donadel. “I’m very satisfied with our current situation, but also curious about our first real test. We’re happy with training and pre-season games,...