CF Montréal Fires Laurent Courtois Amid Poor Start

CF Montréal has dismissed head coach Laurent Courtois following a disappointing start to the 2025 MLS season, where the team has failed to secure a win in its first five matches, currently holding a 0-4-1 record. Assistant coach Marco Donadel has been appointed as the interim head coach, while no further changes have been made to the coaching staff. Courtois, who was hired in January 2024 after a successful tenure with Columbus Crew 2, led Montréal to the Eastern Conference wild-card round last season despite managing one of the lowest wage bills in MLS. Montréal has struggled offensively this season, scoring only two goals while conceding nine. The team's next match is against Chicago Fire, and they will play their home opener on April 12 against Charlotte FC. Club President Gabriel Gervais is scheduled to address the media following Courtois's termination.