CF Montreal drew 1-1 with DC United in MLS, as Montreal’s possession-led 4-3-3 met a compact 4-4-2 designed to defend narrowly and attack with fewer players. Prince Owusu scored for the hosts, while Tai Baribo supplied DC United’s goal. Montreal controlled 67% of possession and attempted 20 shots, using their midfield structure to sustain pressure and move the visitors across the pitch. DC United recorded seven attempts but remained competitive by limiting the damage and finding Baribo when their attacking opportunity arrived. The contrast was even clearer in front of goal: Montreal placed seven shots on target, compared with two for DC, while the expected-goals figures stood at 1.88 and 0.56 respectively. Goalkeeping proved significant, with DC United’s goalkeeper saving 85.71% of the shots faced and preventing an estimated 0.78 goals above expectation. Montreal’s goalkeeper made one save from two efforts on target, producing a 50% save rate. Rosendo Mendoza oversaw a match in which territorial control did not translate into separation on the scoreboard. Neither side gained decisive ground from this MLS draw.