First start anchors revamped XI for Canadian Championship clash

Seven changes from the Austin FC match.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 161 min read

Our 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙓𝙄 vs @cfmontreal 🌊 🏔️ 7 changes to the XI from the club's last match against Austin FC 🏔️ Diaby makes his Via @WhitecapsFC on X

What happened: Four Canadians are in the starting group for the 4 p.m. PT kickoff. OneSoccer and TSN are set to carry the match.

Why it matters: The amount of rotation points to a different tactical look from the setup used last time out. A Canadian-heavy XI also puts added weight on depth pieces in a domestic knockout setting.

By the numbers: 7 lineup changes from the Austin FC match; 4 Canadians in the starting XI.

What to watch: Watch whether the reshuffled group settles quickly and whether the first-time starter keeps that role beyond this cup date.

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