In a significant shift for CF Montreal, the club has announced the termination of head coach Marco Donadel's contract, effective Sunday morning. This decision comes as the team grapples with a challenging start to their campaign, currently holding a dismal 1-6-0 record and languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Following Donadel's departure, assistant coaches Jacopo Falanga and Lorenzo Pinzauti have also ceased their tenures with the team. The club has appointed Philippe Eullaffroy as the interim head coach, tasking him with the immediate challenge of revitalizing a struggling squad that recently suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Union, marking the Union's first victory of the season. Donadel, an Italian native and former player for Montreal from 2015-18, had initially taken over as interim coach on March 24, 2025, after the dismissal of Laurent Courtois, and had his interim tag removed on October 21 of the same year.
This coaching change reflects the club's commitment to achieving competitive results and signals a renewed effort to improve performance on the field. The interim appointment of Eullaffroy provides an opportunity for a fresh perspective and tactical adjustments, as CF Montreal looks to navigate the remainder of the season with renewed determination and strive for a more positive outcome.
