D.C. United Draws 1-1 With CF Montreal as Tai Baribo Scores 67th-Minute Equalizer in the 2026 Major League Soccer regular season at Stade Saputo in Montréal, QC, on Aug. 15. CF Montreal took the lead through Prince Owusu’s penalty in the 50th minute after a VAR review before Baribo leveled the match 17 minutes later.
Baribo headed in a cross from Kimito Nono in the 67th minute for his 12th goal of the season. Nono made his D.C. United debut and recorded his first assist for the club.
D.C. United Answers CF Montreal After Halftime
The match was scoreless at halftime, with both teams scoring once in the second half. Owusu converted from the penalty spot to give CF Montreal a 1-0 advantage, but D.C. United responded through Baribo’s header.
Baribo played 90 minutes and recorded one shot on target on two shots. Nono played 81 minutes, recording nine defensive contributions and creating chances, according to the match facts.
Sean Johnson Reaches 450 MLS Appearances
Sean Johnson made his 450th MLS appearance and recorded six saves for D.C. United. The milestone moved Johnson to third all time in MLS appearances, according to the source.
CF Montreal held advantages in shots, shots on target, possession and corner kicks. Montreal finished with 19 shots, seven shots on target, five corners and 61.9% possession, while D.C. United had eight shots, two shots on target, three corners and 38.1% possession.
Sean Nealis recorded 10 clearances and three recoveries in 90 minutes. CF Montreal threatened again in stoppage time when Olger Escobar hit the post.
D.C. United Adds Road Point
D.C. United is 2-2-5 on the road in the 2026 MLS season. The club is 10-10-13 against CF Montreal in all-time regular-season matchups and 4-7-6 in regular-season matches played away against Montreal.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
D.C. United overcame CF Montreal’s pressure and larger attacking numbers to secure a point on the road. Baribo’s 67th-minute goal provided the response after Owusu’s penalty, while Nono contributed an assist in his debut.
Johnson’s six saves were important as CF Montreal finished with 19 shots and seven shots on target. The 1-1 draw also preserved D.C. United’s unbeaten result after falling behind in the second half.
Source: Original report
