Canadian Derby on Final Day of MLS Season

The regular MLS season ends today, with one more round of league fixtures left before the postseason playoffs begin.

Among several big games, the Canadian derby between CF Montreal and Vancouver Whitecaps FC is on the MLS schedule.

Big Derby in Quebec

Montreal welcome rivals Vancouver to Saputo Stadium later today. Impact will finish bottom of the Eastern Conference table, while the Caps have already secured first place in the West.

Montreal have endured a miserable MLS season from start to finish. They have picked up just six league wins, and a loss today would be the club’s 20th MLS defeat of the campaign.

In contrast, Vancouver have been exceptional, collecting 61 points to win the Western Conference Championship. Only Nashville SC have picked up more MLS points this term.

Will the Caps Seal Another Three Points?

The job is done and dusted in terms of winning the league, but Vancouver are looking to keep up their momentum going into the playoffs. Jesper Sorensen’s side have won three of their previous four and look hungry for more.

Montreal have lost four and tied two of six since picking up a rare home victory over FC Cincinnati in September. Last weekend, though, Impact battled hard to grab a 1-1 away draw with New York City FC.

As you would expect, the visitors are the red-hot favourites to leave Quebec with maximum points. When the rivals squared off at BC Place in March, goals from Mathias Laborda and Tate Johnson gave the Village a 2-0 win.

Toronto End with Trip to Philly

Robin Fraser’s Toronto FC finish their 2026 season with a trip to Subaru Park to face Philadelphia Union. The Reds have missed out on the playoffs, with last week’s 3-1 loss at Atlanta United ending their slim hopes.

Philadelphia will be tough opponents for Fraser’s troops, and Union will secure sixth place in the Eastern Conference with three points on home turf.